Wines and spirits Savoie

In this charming cellar in Ruffieux, a warm atmosphere awaits you for a unique experience. You'll have the pleasure of discovering a wide range of wines from the prestigious Le Vigneron Savoyard cooperative, accompanied by an exquisite selection of regional products. From savory cheeses to sweet and savory delights, spirits and refreshing fruit juices, each item is carefully chosen for its quality. You'll also have the opportunity to taste wines at the counter, guided by wine enthusiasts.

Nestled in the heart of the charming wine-growing village of Jongieux, Domaine Jacquin is a family business that has been handed down from father to son for six generations. At Domaine Edmond Jacquin & Fils, you'll find a selection of native grape varieties such as Jacquère, Altesse and Mondeuse. The estate is proudly certified High Environmental Value (HVE), a recognition of its commitment to environmentally-friendly practices.

Since its establishment in 1999 in La Motte-Servolex, a stone's throw from Chambéry, the Brasserie has been making a name for itself with its famous Mont-Blanc beers, brewed from the crystal-clear glacier water of this emblematic mountain. This Savoyard brewery has built up a prestigious reputation over the years, winning no fewer than five world championship titles. Its selection includes rousse, blonde and blanche, embodying the emblematic trio of mountain colors, as well as a range of more daring and original varieties.

Inter Caves is a wine, champagne and spirits store located in Drumettaz-Clarafond. The store offers a wide selection of products, from organic wines to whiskies, champagnes and rums. Whether for a convivial dinner or a special event, Inter Caves offers a varied choice to suit all tastes. Inter Caves also offers a 24-hour delivery service via Chronopost, as well as secure payment for a worry-free shopping experience.

With a superb vineyard facing Mount Granier, Domaine des Barns Germania benefits from an exceptional land of 3,5 ha for the best expression of jacquère, gamay and Pinot vines. The abymes, in white, are a delicate freshness that perfectly accompanies the seafood or the most typical Savoyard fondue. The rosé of Savoy comes from a rotting grape, which removes aromas of well-marked red fruits. It is a nice wine for the fine days around the barbecue. These qualities are found in the red gamay, whereas Pinot Prestige has more body to hold the length on a game. Wines to be discovered on the spot is so much better, during a tasting.

In 2000, the estate was refurbished and renamed Domaine de Méjane. Today, the torch has been taken up by Jean's children, Philippe and Anne, and the vineyard covers 14 ha. an "independent winegrower", the wine is bottled on the property and the winemaker respects the terroir and traditions. Jacquère, chardonnay, altesse, bergeron, gamay, pinot noir mondeuse and persan are the grape varieties you'll find when tasting the wines in the cellar. You can visit the "conservatory of forgotten grape varieties" and the study collection.

Le Caveau offers a quality selection of over 500 varieties of wine, 300 spirits, 50 beers and 30 champagnes. Le Caveau also offers beer taps for hire. For your business gifts and gift baskets, the establishment customizes every order. Don't hesitate to contact them for expert advice on beverage selection for your event, be it a wedding, christening or any other celebration.

A pleasure of wine that does not hide around the concept quality - diversity. More than 2000 references from 4 to 500 €. A hundred bottles at less than 10 €. A positioning anchored on the high range of small producers. Wines offered for half in organic or from rational agriculture. Crus and Sebastien served by Crus and Sebastien. What a job and what love for wine. A pleasure, remember it! A cordial, professional welcome to answer all the questions. We appreciate the thematic tastings on the 3rd Thursday of the month around raw wines (30 € to 60 € per person with the gourmet buffet) and the maturity encounters (one Saturday a month) where a wine grower presents his bottles. A very pleasant store offering skills and good bottles.

Close to the market, the Wine Hall offers beautiful bottles to eat with moderation. A beautiful palette of wines from the South, Bordeaux, valley of the Rhône and also a beautiful map of the wines of Savoy. Dining or special vintages, large wines or small but good bottles at all prices, including reasonable ones. But also whiskies, champagne, ports, Chartreuse, corner liqueurs, vermouth, greedy products, accessories around wine. You can dial a box to offer different crus in the store. The reception is nice and smiling, the merchant trader Jean-Claude is professional, know about his discoveries and trust.

Domaine Aigues-Belles is a winery located in the town of Val-d'Arc. Groups are welcome and parking is available, even for coaches. The domaine is also mentioned in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023, with several of their wines scoring high marks. As far as news is concerned, the domaine mentions a reduced harvest in 2021 due to April frosts, while the 2022 harvest is of normal quantity but weather conditions have made vinification difficult. Finally, several Parisian wine shops are mentioned where Domaine Aigues-Belles wines can be found.

At the 9-hectare Domaine Masson, a tradition dedicated to the Jacquère grape has endured for five generations. Under the direction of Jean-Claude, who succeeded his father Jean, passion and know-how are passed on. A graduate of the Ecole de Beaune, Jean-Claude embodies perfectionism and meticulous attention to every aspect of viticulture. He favors a minimalist approach, allowing the unique character of each vineyard to express itself fully. Delicious.

A beer cellar opened by Maxence, young but already a connoisseur of the hop universe! It is customary to say that the quality is not waiting for years and the adage is very quickly checked as we push the door of this shop right next to the Chabert café. There are Belgian, Scottish, German and Austrian beers. Many French regions are placed in honour, including Savoie. More than 250 references, including a majority of artisanal beer or small producers, which Maxence selects. Connoisseurs, like amateurs, all recognize this and certainly find here «drink drinks». Discover a wide range of Professionnels professional Syrups and beer specialities. Good tasting with moderation!

Immerse yourself in the authenticity of their unique, emblematic wines, imbued with the spirit of Savoyard lands. These white wines, mainly made from local grape varieties, promise an incomparable sensory experience. From the intoxicating freshness of Jacquère to the bewitching elegance of Roussanne and the exquisite subtlety of Altesse, each sip reveals a perfect balance between winemaking tradition and innovation.

Perched in the heart of the Alps at an altitude of 1,450 m, the Galibier brewery is the highest craft brewery in France. The beers are traditionally and artisanally brewed with spring water and high quality raw materials. Their names are evocative: the Alpine (blond high fermentation), the Machut (6% amber), the Avalanche (white with subtle fragrances) or the Snowball (with malty notes and light fruity bitterness). They are 100% natural, without preservatives or carbon dioxide, which has earned them several awards.

Château de Lucey is a family-run wine estate nestled in the charming village of Lucey, between the banks of the Rhône and the majestic Lac du Bourget. Taking over the reins of the vineyards in 2022, the new owners, Erwan Buchwalter and Anne-Cécile Pflieger, accompanied by their daughters Salomé and Daphné, opted for organic viticulture, which began in 2013. In this peaceful setting, nature inspires them in the care they give to their terroirs, which feature emblematic Savoy grape varieties such as Altesse, Mondeuse and Pinot Noir.

Inter Caves is a wine shop located in Albertville. Whether for a convivial dinner with friends or to celebrate a special event, Inter Caves offers must-have vintages as well as nuggets at low prices. Their product range includes organic wines, red, white and rosé wines, cognacs, calvados, armagnacs, rums, whiskies, gins, vodkas, champagnes and crémants. They showcase regions from France and around the world, offering a wide variety of flavors and colors. Their online boutique lets you browse their virtual aisles and choose the exceptional bottles that suit you.

On the edge of the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park lies a vineyard that enjoys generous sunshine. For four generations, the Quenard family has been cultivating vines on the rocky slopes of Toméry. Between 300 and 400 meters above sea level, on steep slopes of over 40%, they produce red, white and rosé wines of rare originality. Jacquère, altesse, roussanne, gamay, mondeuse, pinot noir, persan and malvoisie are just some of the grape varieties cherished by the passionate Michel and his son Guillaume, who joined them in 2009.

At the heart of the Tours de Chignin lies the 6-hectare estate. For these enthusiasts, wine transcends its simple essence to become a true philosophy of life. Their farming practices follow the rigorous principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. Their approach emphasizes the importance of the human element, favoring ancestral methods such as manual pruning and harvesting, as well as ploughing with horses.

Since 1883, the Maison house has been an essential player in Savoy, especially with the manufacture of old-fashioned vermouth (in oak barrels) and liqueurs. Stills were manufactured in 1902, they are still being used. Vermouth has been manufactured in Chambéry since the early 1800 s. It is made with the white wine of the coomb of Savoy, AOC, with more than thirty plants and spices. On the bottles today, the original label of 1883. This large national company that also produces more than 300 perfumes of syrups, number two behind Teisseire. From classic fragrances to exotic to fruit or flowers, such as papaya and green lemon or another to cola-cherry. Routin has diversified its products by launching a range of beers typed Savoie, including the White Needle, the Black Trail.

Since its beginnings, Maison Dolin has tirelessly drawn inspiration from the majestic Alps, exploring their treasures to concoct original recipes, jealously guarded to this day. Faithful to its artisan traditions and deep love of the land, the distillery perpetuates ancestral manufacturing methods, making its products must-haves for lovers of authentic flavors and spellbinding stories. The history of Maison Dolin is inextricably linked with that of Savoie, particularly Chambéry. It's thanks to the plants of the Savoyard mountains, the pure air of the peaks and the inspiring landscapes that the brand has thrived. As a result, all products are passionately crafted right here in Chambéry. Today, Maison Dolin offers a surprisingly varied range for a distillery of its size. In addition to its famous vermouth, which is enjoying growing international success, and its historic references, it offers more contemporary declinations, sporting modern designs while retaining rich, subtle flavors. Dolin has always favored local growers, supporting them in the preservation of endangered wild alpine herbs such as genepi and vulnaria. Suppliers of labels, cartons and glass are chosen from the Chambéry area, and the few products that Dolin does not produce itself, such as lemonade or Savoie apple juice, are processed within 30 km of the establishment.