2022 Domaine des Ardoisieres Quartz

Nestled in the French Alps, Domaine des Ardoisières is at the heart of Savoie's revival, crafting wines that capture the region’s raw Alpine energy. The once-abandoned Coteau de Cevins was revived in 1998 by Denis Perroux and biodynamic pioneer Michel Grisard, and since 2005, Brice Omont has continued their vision, cultivating its steep, schist-rich slopes with native varieties. His expansion to the limestone and schist soils of St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 further enriched the Domaine’s range, producing vibrant, terroir-driven cuvées like Quartz, Schiste, Améthyste, and Argile. Today, Domaine des Ardoisières stands as a benchmark for Savoie, proving the region’s potential through meticulous craftsmanship and a deep respect for the land.

Quartz Blanc is 100% Altesse grown in the Coteau de Cevins vineyard. The variety is also known as Roussette in the Savoie and is the king of Savoie varietals with a personality of fleshy stone fruit held in check by a thread of fine salinity, white pepper and whisps of smoke. Fermented and matured in oak for 18 months, this crystalline will give 10+ years of pleasure in the cellar.