Savoie, located in the foothills of the French Alps, is a region renowned for its exceptional winemaking. Nestled amidst stunning natural beauty, this hidden gem has become an oasis for wine enthusiasts seeking unique and extraordinary wines, and this also includes Natural Wines where producers such as Domaine Belluard showed the fantastic Gringet grape to the world. Dominque Belluard sadly passed away tragically, and the Domaine du Gringet is now run bv Vincent Ruiz, who is helped by Franck Balthazar, Raphael Bennour and Miguel Sarzier.
Other popular natural winemakers in the Savoie region include Jean-Yves Peron, whose wines are highly sought after and feature grapes such as Mondeuse, Altesse and Jacquere.
Winemakers are drawn to Savoie due to its ideal viticultural conditions. The region benefits from a cool climate, high elevation, and fertile soils, providing the perfect environment for growing a variety of grape varietals.
