Cult Alpine White from French Alps
2021 Domaine des Ardoisieres Cuvee Argile Blanc
This is a strictly rationed allocation of France’s most sought-after alpine white, crafted by biodynamic pioneer Brice Omont on steep mountain slopes facing Mont Blanc. Blending indigenous Jacquère and Mondeuse Blanche with Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines in Saint-Pierre-de-Soucy, 'Argile Blanc' represents a pinnacle benchmark for cool-climate precision. Here is the twist: while Savoie was historically dismissed for light ski-resort wines, Omont’s work at Domaine des Ardoisières completely re…
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Organic biodynamic farming
400-meter alpine terraces
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Tasting notes
Aroma
White peach, yellow plum, quince, lime blossom, and crushed slate.
Palate
Electric and laser-focused up front. Crisp green apple and lemon oil collide with taut acidity, raw mineral energy, and a long, lip-smacking finish.
White Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Lifted
40/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
40.0/100
Feather-light
Lifted
Balanced
Structured
Powerful
Grapes
40% Jacquère, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Mondeuse Blanche
ABV
11.5%
Serving
45–50°F
Window
2025–2055
Pairs with
Seafood
Pasta
Vegetables
Cheese
Try our pairing recipe: Pan Seared Rainbow Trout with Lemon Thyme Compound Butter
In Detail
A high-elevation, biodynamic Savoie white with serious collector status
This is a strictly rationed allocation of France’s most sought-after alpine white, crafted by biodynamic pioneer Brice Omont on steep mountain slopes facing Mont Blanc. Blending indigenous Jacquère and Mondeuse Blanche with Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines in Saint-Pierre-de-Soucy, 'Argile Blanc' represents a pinnacle benchmark for cool-climate precision.
Here is the twist: while Savoie was historically dismissed for light ski-resort wines, Omont’s work at Domaine des Ardoisières completely redefined the region. Operating on 400-meter altitude terraces of schisty marl and clay-limestone scree, he produces a white with the structural tension of high-end Chablis and the aromatic depth of a top Loire white.
Fermented with wild yeasts in fiberglass tanks and neutral oak barrels, the 2021 captures breathtaking energy at a nimble 11.5% alcohol. Orchard fruit and citrus brightness are framed by pure mineral drive, delivering a rare bottle built for immediate impact or years in the cellar.
