Altesse

**Altesse** is a white grape of the French Alps, best known as the noble variety of Savoie, where it is also called Roussette and gives the region's most serious whites. **In the glass** — expressive and fine, with citrus, pear, a touch of honey and a nutty, almost herbal edge; the palate is bright and mineral, with fresh acidity and a satisfying weight. **Where it grows** — the vineyards of Savoie are its home, where it stars in Roussette de Savoie and Seyssel, capturing the crisp, alpine mountain character growers prize. **At the table** — excellent with lake fish, alpine cheeses and creamy gratins. **Cellaring** — enjoyable young but unusually age-worthy for a white, gaining honeyed, nutty depth with a few years in the cellar.

Wines

• Bio Royal Brut — Lambert de Seyssel
• La Croisette Altesse — Domaine D'ici Là
• Marestel — Chevallier-Bernard
• Roussette de Savoie — Chevallier-Bernard