Domaine Dupasquier: Classic Alpine Wines from Savoie

Driving past the picturesque hills near Lake Bourget, we made our way to Domaine Dupasquier, one of the most respected estates in the Savoie region. The drive itself was breathtaking, with steep, stony slopes carved into the landscape—an ideal setting for cold-hardy wine varietals like Altesse, Jacquère, and Mondeuse. The estate, now in its fifth generation, farms naturally on these limestone-rich slopes, hand-harvesting each parcel to ensure precision and purity in every bottle.

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Inside their cellar, I tasted through a lineup that confirmed why Savoie wines are gaining more attention for their alpine freshness and distinct character. The 2015 Jacquère was bone-dry and zippy, full of lemon-zest freshness, a true expression of Savoie’s classic white. The 2015 Chardonnay had a juicy profile with hints of pineapple, lifted by its lively acidity. My favorite white, the 2014 Altesse Roussette de Savoie, was flinty and racy, reminiscent of a dry Riesling from Alsace—my notes simply read “Tres Bon!” Though they produce some oxidative whites, which can work for certain occasions, I tend to prefer the fresher, linear styles like these.

On the red side, the 2015 Mondeuse stood out with its violet-scented nose, bright acidity, and a touch of spice, offering both elegance and lift. We finished with the dry Blanc de Blancs Perles d’Aimavigne, a delicate and refreshing sparkling wine that wrapped up the visit perfectly.

Domaine Dupasquier is based in Aimavigne at the foot of the Dent du Chat, with many of its vines planted on Marestel, one of Savoie’s most renowned Roussette cru sites. These steep, Kimmeridgian limestone slopes give the wines their signature minerality and age-worthy structure. For me, this visit was another reminder of why Savoie remains one of France’s most underrated wine regions—vibrant, alpine-fresh, and full of character.