Ludovic Archer - Savoie - Giant Step - Jacquère - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Savoie Giant Step Jacquère is a crisp, dry and pure wine, laced with aromas of linden blossom and freshly cut hay, with no oak influence. Its subtle, delicate nose leads into an equally elegant palate, marked by root and herbal notes, finishing with a lively freshness and pronounced bitters. A perfect match for seafood or fish.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Slow pressing of whole grapes. Aged for 7 months on lees in oak barrels and vats, then 5 months in bottles. Production: 4,600 bottles.


Wine in conversion to organic farming.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Aroma of lime blossom and cut hay.

Palate:

Lively and elegant with sparkling fruity notes, this wine has a refined profile and a delicate bitterness on the palate.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, seafood, lake and river fish, smoked or meunière-style féra.

Cellar aging:

Starting today, until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts.

This is the fresh new face of Savoie. Recently established on the slopes of Chignin, Ludovic Archer is reshaping the region’s reputation, with wines that are climbing straight to the top of the rankings—cited in the 2025 Guide Vert by La Revue du Vin de France, France’s leading wine publication. The critics agree: he’s the rising star of the Alpine vineyards, and discovering his work is a must.

A former engineer turned winemaker, he organically farms 2.5 hectares tucked against the Bauges Massif. Everything is done by hand—low yields, perfectly ripened grapes, whole-cluster maceration for the reds, gentle pressing for the whites, and no new oak aging. Every choice is made to craft wines with softness and integrity, allowing the fruit aromas and textures to shine through with honesty and finesse.