The winery
Varichon & Clerc
A French house specializing in lightly sparkling and sparkling wines, characterized by a fresh, mountain style and rooted in the tradition of Savoie.
- Savoie (Vin de Savoie / Seyssel) · France
- Since 1901
- 2 products
The story
The house was founded in 1901 in Seyssel and established itself as a historic producer of the area's sparkling wines; throughout the 20th century it was one of the leading producers associated with the AOC Seyssel. Since 1996 Varichon & Clerc has been part of the Boisset Family of Wineries.
Production philosophy
The winery focuses on a light, refreshing style, highlighting the freshness typical of high-altitude vines and using fermentation and blending according to the traditional method to produce elegant, fragrant sparkling wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Origin and identity linked to Savoy and the influences of the Prealps: local vineyards and viticulture that favor indigenous varieties and traditional winemaking methods. Official contacts of the maison are listed in Nuits-Saint-Georges as the commercial headquarters.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Altesse
- Molette
- Jacquère
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Maccabeu
What makes it distinctive
- Specialist in traditional-method sparkling wines from Savoy.
- Use of local grape varieties such as Altesse, Molette and Jacquère alongside Chardonnay and other international varieties.
- Part of the Boisset Family of Wineries since 1996.
- Range featuring labels such as "Privilège".
