Here is my first Savoie TN, I get excited!

I have read so much about Savoie and Jura on boards I frequent so was delighted to receive this gift the other day! Maybe not a well-known producer but seems to me might be pretty typical of the area close to the French Alps.

WTN: `09 Chignin Yves Girard-Madoux, Savoie.

Synthetic cork, 11.5% alc, Lot 0109. Nice presentation/labelling. No travel shock apparent. Grape, either Roussette or maybe Jacquere? Help!

The color is a pale straw with hints of green. On the nose, I find floral, hint of nuttyness, lemon zest, minerals. Very appealing indeed and still good after 24 hrs. One taster thought "reminds me of Aligote".
The palate was quite delightful and served blind I would have thought BC Pinot Gris! Perhaps a tad lighter but floral with a citrus herbal element on the finish. Apple, modest acidity, nice balance, dryish. One taster thought "elegant...muscadet-like....creamy maybe".

All-in-all a winner and glad to have the chance to try a white from this region.

seems to me might be pretty typical of the area close to the French Alps...The color is a pale straw with hints of green. On the nose, I find floral, hint of nuttyness, lemon zest, minerals...floral with a citrus herbal element on the finish. Apple, modest acidity, nice balance, dryish. One taster thought "elegant...muscadet-like....creamy maybe"..

Sounds about right. I think of these wines as lovely aperitif/casual lunch wines with the floral components that take them in a different direction from the steely Muscadet.

seems to me might be pretty typical of the area close to the French Alps...The color is a pale straw with hints of green. On the nose, I find floral, hint of nuttyness, lemon zest, minerals...floral with a citrus herbal element on the finish. Apple, modest acidity, nice balance, dryish. One taster thought "elegant...muscadet-like....creamy maybe"..

Sounds about right. I think of these wines as lovely aperitif/casual lunch wines with the floral components that take them in a different direction from the steely Muscadet.

The floral component hits the nail on the head in describing Savoyard distinctiveness but modest acidity and creamy flavours are not what I have found in those which have come my way. They could be a function of a rich 09 vintage. Most are dry and crisp enough to accompany oysters and other shellfish.

Hi Tim, the creamy remark came from Anastasia. Maybe I should have said that! The acidity was not that noticeable, I think you are aware that I am keen (in my notes) to mention a wine`s acidity most of the time.
What is the French for flounder and/or sit on the fence!!

"Bob Parsons Alberta."
What is the French for flounder and/or sit on the fence!!

Thanks, Bob, I've learned something from this question. Apparently "ménager la chèvre et le chou" is the appropriate metaphor. "Tergiverser" or "patauger" are straighter translations.

Now you are my french language teacher Tim!! Cheers.

Someone posted on Wine Beserkers who had just been to a Savoie tasting. He thought my waffling note was close to spot on with some of the wines he sampled!!