Domaine des Ardoisières, Silice 2018
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- Drink by: 2022-2026
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This cuvée called Silice is made from Jacquère, one of Savoie’s native grape varieties. Jacquère makes crisp whites, with grassy tones and good acidity. Perhaps Savoie’s version of a typical light expression of Sauvignon Blanc.
Coined as the ‘mountain wine’ or alpine wine, this drop is sculpted by fresh sappy acidity, low alcohol and good minerality! Gently aromatic with subtle flint, it shows fresh green pear, a squeeze of lime, dried herbs, some grapefruit and white flowers… this is seriously refreshing!
It’ll do wonders matched with picnic snacks. Have it with cheese platters, rillettes and pickles or a BLT sandwich. It screams Summer!
Liinaa Berry is a Melbourne-based wine critic and consultant with over a decade of experience as a sommelier and wine buyer across Australia and around the world where she has built award-winning wine programs and championed independent producers with conviction. Now focused on reviewing and writing, Liinaa brings a floor-trained palate and commercial insight to her assessments. She is also the Melbourne Ambassador for Star Wine List and serves on the committee of Sommeliers Australia. An advocate for site-driven wines and thoughtful farming, Liinaa is particularly drawn to producers who articulate a clear sense of place. Her tasting philosophy centres on structure, balance and context — always asking not just how a wine tastes, but why it matters.
