Chamiot “Apremont” Blanc

 Savoie, France |  2023

The Chamiot family has owned vineyards in the picturesque Apremont appellation of the Savoie, an Alpine region in eastern France, for several generations, and the young Romain has recently taken the reigns from his grandparents to continue the lineage. Seven hectares scattered among 30 parcels, nearly all planted to the local white cepage Jacquère, make up the vast majority of the domaine.

Most of the vines are tended by hand, because of the slopes characterizing much of the region. A few flat parcels in the valley are farmed by tractor. A large percentage of the vineyards are planted to old vines, the majority 40 to 50 years of age, with some parcels reaching 80 years from the original date of planting. Harvest usually extends over a two-week period and is done parcel-by-parcel as the grapes ripen. Vinification is carried out in stainless steel.

“Apremont” is a light-bodied white wine made from the local Jacquère grape variety, with notes of white peach, lemon, grapefruit, pear, wildflowers, and fresh herbs, and with a flinty, saline minerality. The lively, mouthwatering acidity makes this a wonderful pairing alongside shellfish and sushi, as well as salads and fresh cheeses.