Roussette de Savoie Monthoux is a white produced by Michel et Xavier Million Rousseau in Roussette de Savoie, Savoie, France. Made from Altesse. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Roussette de Savoie
Region: Savoie
Country: France
Grapes: Altesse
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, high acidity, dry
This Roussette de Savoie shows the distinctive character of the Altesse grape, with notes of quince, white blossom and almond backed by a crisp, mineral spine. It's a dry white with real texture and a touch of honeyed richness, yet the mountain acidity keeps it fresh. A natural match for the alpine dishes of its home region.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Savoie, France
Savoie is an alpine wine region in eastern France, tucked among the mountains and lakes near the Swiss and Italian borders, famous for crisp, high-altitude whites.
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.
More wines
More white wines from Savoie
- Côtillon des Dames — Jean Yves Peron, Savoie
- Fleur de Savoie — Philippe Grisard, Roussette de Savoie
- La Croisette Altesse — Domaine D'ici Là, Savoie
- Marestel — Chevallier-Bernard, Roussette de Savoie Marestel
Frequently asked questions
Where is Roussette de Savoie Monthoux from?
Roussette de Savoie Monthoux is produced by Michel et Xavier Million Rousseau in Roussette de Savoie, Savoie, France.
What grapes are in Roussette de Savoie Monthoux?
Roussette de Savoie Monthoux is made from Altesse.