Adrien Dacquin inherited about two hectares of vines from his father and grandfather back in 2012. The vineyard sits on a steep, south-facing slope framed by the Massif des Bauges on one side and the Massif de Chartreuse on the other. It’s honestly one of the most stunning vineyard views I’ve ever seen. The landscape feels as much a part of the wine as the grapes themselves. If you want to dig into the history and geology of the site, Adrien has a detailed write-up on his website which evidences his training as a geographer who, born and raised in Savoie, is deeply invested in how the mountains came to be.

Most of Adrien’s vines are old, around 80 years for the Jacquère, and he also farms Chardonnay and Altesse for whites, alongside Mondeuse, Persan, and Douce Noire for reds. All, save the Chardo, these are classic Savoyard varieties. The slopes are so steep that everything is done by hand, and sometimes with a horse to help tend the soil when it needs it.