Domaine des Ardoisières was founded in the late 1990s with the goal of restoring vineyards in one of the most demanding landscapes in France: Savoie.
The project is based in Cévins and Saint-Pierre-de-Soucy, on extremely steep slopes where viticulture becomes almost heroic.
Extreme vineyards between schist and altitude
The vines are planted on slopes that can reach 60% incline or more, making all vineyard work entirely manual.
The soils are composed of schist, mica-schist, and marl, giving the wines a pronounced mineral character.
Altitude and the alpine climate create slow ripening conditions and remarkably precise natural acidity.
Indigenous grape varieties of Savoie
The domaine works mainly with local grape varieties perfectly adapted to the alpine environment.
Among the whites are Jacquère, Altesse, and Roussanne, while the reds include Mondeuse, Gamay, and Persan.
These grapes allow the wines to express the fresh, tense, and mineral identity of the region with authenticity.
Biodynamics and absolute respect for the environment
Vineyard work follows certified organic and biodynamic principles.
The focus is placed on preserving the vineyard’s natural balance, avoiding unnecessary intervention, and respecting the natural cycles of the soil and the vine.
The goal is to produce healthy grapes that reflect the landscape without correction or manipulation in the cellar.
Winemaking focused on purity and precision
Winemaking is carried out with minimal intervention, aiming to preserve the identity of the fruit.
Native yeasts and gentle extraction methods are used to maintain freshness and terroir expression.
The result is highly defined wines with remarkable tension and fine texture.
A benchmark for alpine French wine
Domaine des Ardoisières is now considered one of the key names in the revival of Savoie wines.
Its style has helped place the region firmly on the international map of fine wine.
Domaine des Ardoisières at Coalla Gourmet
At Coalla Gourmet, we select Domaine des Ardoisières as one of the great references for French mountain wines.
Wines of extreme origin, clear identity, and a level of purity rarely found in other styles.