Wines and spirits Alpes

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.

Built in the 11th century, the medieval vaulted cellar, the oldest in Haute-Savoie, makes the wine estate an exceptional site. In 1873, Jean-Marie Suchet, a local winegrower, acquired the land as well as the house. His descendants, the Canelli-Suchet family, still occupy the premises. The Tour de Marignan vineyard extends over 5 hectares and has held the organic viticulture label since 1993. Tasting the white Marignan Chasselas grape variety, a natural pearl, and a speciality, the Goat.

At the 9-hectare Domaine Masson, a tradition dedicated to the Jacquère grape has endured for 5 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.

La Démarrante is a fun, hoppy place with no shortage of good ideas. Open at the end of the day, La Démarrante treats us to good craft beers and good breads made from the leaven of house beers (a virtuous circle). Good atmosphere, good soundtrack and... good beers at this culinary microbrewery. The beers are available according to the inspiration of the brewers, especially on draught. It's a convivial, festive place where you can break bread and eat good bread, especially on Saturdays, with inventive street-food-style home cooking, and good products always in the same spirit. Creativity and indulgence in a sparkling, refreshing place.

A wine merchant since 1919 and the region's leading independent wine merchant, Guyot is located in the heart of Annecy. A luminous address with a thousand bottles for wine enthusiasts who will delight in every color, and for neophytes who will be delighted to let themselves be guided. Rhone Valley wines first and foremost, but not only for this brand open to French vineyards - bottles arranged by region - and foreign ones, but also spirits and champagnes. Tastings with winemakers and events all year round to discover other terroirs. Gift boxes for individuals or companies. Home delivery on request.

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 passionate wine merchant committed to discovering treasures unearthed in France and around the world. With over 300 wines and champagnes, 40 Réserves à Vin®, 250 whiskies, rums and spirits, as well as 110 craft beers and casks, Inter Caves offers a wide choice of products. The store also offers 50 delicatessen products. Inter Caves also offers a range of services such as boot loading, home delivery, equipment rental (draught taps), festive event organization, tasting evenings and customized gift boxes.

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.

After their move to Alby-sur-Chéran, the Brasseurs Savoyards continue to supply us with tasty beers to be found in bars in Annecy and the region, but also on site. The welcome is friendly and you should not miss discovering beers 100% organic and 100% French barley which are rather refreshing. From blonde to blueberry BS, they do not lack taste or originality. Smart, the discovery packs and gift boxes to discover and make discover the subtleties of Savoyard beers, but also the house soft drinks full of character: lemonade, Yaute Cola to drink very fresh or Pure Organic Tea from the Alps for iced teas!

A name well known to wine lovers, the Cave du Parmelan has just changed hands, passing into the hands of a true enthusiast, Jean-Chrysostome Iffrig. La Cave du Parmelan, a traditional cellar where wine has been served for more than 15 years, has just been taken over by a true sommelier by trade, who came through the Alpaga in Megève, and who wants to share with us his wonderful encounters with winegrowers. Right next to the Nouvelles Galeries, a selection of bottles, most of them organically grown, with pleasure in mind. Wines and spirits - fine ranges of whisky, rum, cognac, armagnac... - with excellent advice on food and wine pairing. A cellar to revisit.

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.

Wine reflects its creator as much as the land in which it was born. It is the faithful mirror of the winemaker's thoughts and the soul of the region. At first glance, Savoyard wine seems austere, less open, imbued with mystery. Like its inhabitants, it reveals a wild, rustic and robust character. Behind a seemingly cold welcome lies a warm heart, true to the image of the Savoyard and his wine. Wine lovers, dare to take the plunge into this estate like no other!

At the beginning, there is Adrien Vacher, a wine grower who in 1950 founded his house around the quality of Savoy wines: apremont, abymes, chignin-bergeron, rosé, gamay, mondeuse and traditional method. His son-in-law, Charles Henri Gayet, expands the Domaine, especially with the Violet Castle, a house and seven hectares.

At the heart of the scree of Mount Granier on one of the oldest vineyards of Savoy, Christophe Perret, a wine grower collecting on one of the smallest plots of the Appellation, invites us to discover on site all the subtleties of the tasting and, in the open air. This wine-growing enthusiast can also arrange initiations and conferences on demand here and elsewhere in France.

Domaine Jean Vullien & Fils is a family-run vineyard that welcomes visitors to its tasting and sales cellar. Passionate about vines, nature, conviviality and tradition, the Jean Vullien family offers a selection of award-winning wines, matured in the purest tradition.

Located in Chignin, Savoie, La Combe des Grandes Vignes is a winery offering tastings and sales of Savoy wines. The Savoy wines on offer are vinified without sulfur, and aged for long periods in vats, barrels or amphoras. White wines, such as Chignin, Chignin-Bergeron and Roussette, are characterized by fruity notes balanced by a minerality specific to each parcel. Red wines, such as Mondeuse and Persan, offer expressions of red fruit and spice with a fine, tannic structure. La Combe des Grandes Vignes is a family estate that has been converted to organic and biodynamic farming. Visitors can also buy the wines online or from partner wine merchants throughout France.

This charming wine shop invites you to explore its selection of over 1,000 wines, spirits and accessories. From confidential cuvées to rare nuggets, all French vineyards are in the spotlight, enhanced by international finds for a varied taste experience. The young, dynamic team pays particular attention to the wines of the Alpine region, highlighting Savoy's winegrowing treasures. A must for true wine enthusiasts!

Cédric, Julien and Sébastien. three friends from Aussois, mountain dwellers before they were brewers, decided to create their own beer with the flavors of Aussois. Since 2016, Brasserie d'Oé has been producing an organic, unfiltered beer in blond, amber and brown versions... Production remains confidential, but it's well worth a look. Mountain Stout (black beer), Golden Ale (blonde), Brown Ale (dark beer), Américan Amber Ale (amber): why not simply pay a visit to these three friendly brewers in their brewery in the heart of the village?

Nestled on the outskirts of Chambéry, this microbrewery stands out for the creation of unique and varied craft beers, specially adapted to each season. You'll even have the opportunity to admire the brewhouse while enjoying original beverages with friends. But this is much more than just a craft brewery: you can also satisfy your hunger and enjoy live music. You'll enjoy a convivial atmosphere both in the restored dining room and on the sunny terrace.

PERRIER JEAN ET FILS in Arbin is an exceptional winegrowing estate, emblematic of Savoie. Seven generations have shaped this estate, the oldest and largest in the region. With 62 hectares divided into 200 parcels, it offers a mosaic of high-altitude terroirs, revealing all the typicity of Savoyard grape varieties. Each cuvée tells a unique story of soil, vineyard or locality, revealing with finesse the secrets of Jacquère, Altesse, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Gamay and Mondeuse. Mountain wine lovers, a visit is a must!