2023 Domaine des Ardoisières Argile Blanc

WINEMAKER: Brice Omont
REGION: Savoie, FR
VARIETY: Jacquère, Chardonnay, Mondeuse Blanche
VITICULTURE: Certified Organic/Biodynamic

The “Argile Blanc” showcases an abundance of alpine tension and refreshment with flavours of white flowers, orchard fruits and green almonds. The palate contains crystalline purity, showing white peach and nectarine fruits, grapefruit and lemon peel acidity, and a crushed stone finish.

From Domaine des Ardoisieres, it seems Mont Blanc is everywhere. The towering mountain watches over this small estate near the Swiss border, originally planted during Roman times but later overgrown with forest. A passionate group of locals and enthusiasts cleared the vineyard in 1998 and began piecing the steep terraces back together to create Domaine des Ardoisieres. Since 2005, Champagne native Brice Omont has taken over the winemaking and is now considered one of the most exciting producers in France. Brice’s wines are brilliantly unique and capture the stony, mineral character of the vineyard terraces with an amazing crystalline purity.