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

Wine:

The 2022 Savoie Giant Step Jacquère White is a bright, bone-dry wine with a clean, precise profile. Aromas of linden blossom and freshly cut hay lead the way, with no trace of oak. The nose is subtle and refined, echoed by an equally elegant palate that leans into herbal and earthy tones. Lively and refreshing, it finishes with a pleasant bitterness that adds structure and grip—an ideal match for seafood or delicate fish dishes.

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.