2022 Domaine des Ardoisieres Schiste

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.

Schiste Blanc is a blend of 40% Jacquère, 30% Roussette, 20% Pinot Gris, 10% Mondeuse Blanche. The vineyard is a great terroir with south-facing terraced plots with an impressive 60-degree inclined slope and soil derived from metamorphic mica-schists. Yields are just 25hl/hectare, and the wine is aged for 18 months in three- to five-year-old barrels.