Domaine Eugène Carrel Rosé Blend Vin de Savoie Jongieux 2009

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Winery: Eugène Carrel
Region: France » Savoie » Vin de Savoie
Variety Jacquere

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Winemaker's Notes:

The Jongieux Blanc, made from the native Jacquere grape, exemplifies Hugh Johnson's characterization of this varietal...

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CageyT

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09/06/2010

Thrilled to have found this wine and this region! A crisp, zesty white, with mineraly tones that belie the mountainous terroir. Good acidity, fun wine.

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justluvtosip

03/03/2011

Enjoyed the crispness, minerality, and acidity with shrimp and grits; even better with this dish when add just a splash of riesling.

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Winemaker's Notes:

The Jongieux Blanc, made from the native Jacquere grape, exemplifies Hugh Johnson's characterization of this varietal: "you are drinking bottled mountain air." Working with fully ripe, yet delicate grapes with a low natural sugar/alcohol level, Carrel uses a pneumatic press to extract flavor and aromas, and ferments in stainless steel tanks at lower temperatures. He blocks the malolactic fermentation and keeps a small amount of the wine’s natural CO2 to further enhance its freshness and vitality. Bottling takes place in January, after the wine is stabilized in the naturally cold Alpine ambiance.