This Jacquère is freshness personified, a reflection of the purity of its Alpine home. We love the zippy acidity on this one, yet there’s also a satisfying orchard-fruit core that adds a bit of texture to a highly mineral-driven sip. Producers André & Michel Quenard (and the next generation, Guillaume) are known for pulling dynamic wines from their complex and demanding terroir.

''Savoie is a beautiful region where grown on slopes on the French Alps. The wines are not that well known outside of France or even outside of Savoie. Jacquère has a good acidity, freshness and a nose of citrus and acacia.'' Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com

The Savoie is a picture of fairy-tale perfection: snow-capped peaks, rolling hills, and sparkling mountain streams. This idyllic region is where Michel Quenard farms twenty-two hectares of vineyards along the steep slopes around Chignin. The domaine was started in the 1930s by Michel's grandfather. Though he slowly increased his vineyard holdings, he mostly sold off his wine. It wasn’t until 1960 that Michel’s father, André, began bottling under their own label. Michel joined the domaine in 1976. Today, he is joined by his sons, Guillaume and Romain.