What grapes are used in Seyssel wine?

Still Seyssel is made from Altesse (Roussette); 'Seyssel Molette' is a still white from Molette; sparkling Seyssel blends Molette with at least 10% Altesse, sometimes with Chasselas.

Is Seyssel the oldest appellation in Savoie?

Yes. Seyssel and Seyssel Mousseux were recognised as AOCs in 1942, making Seyssel the oldest appellation in Savoie and one of the earliest in France.

Does Seyssel make red wine?

No. Seyssel is exclusively a white-wine appellation, producing still and sparkling whites only.

What does Seyssel wine taste like?

Seyssel whites are light and delicate, with floral notes of violet and iris, white-fleshed fruit, and a crisp alpine acidity with a mineral finish.

Where is Seyssel located?

Seyssel lies on both banks of the Rhône in eastern France, covering Seyssel (Ain), Seyssel (Haute-Savoie) and Corbonod, at the foot of the Grand Colombier.

Appellation

Seyssel

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Savoie's oldest AOC (1942): floral Altesse whites & bubbles

About Seyssel

Producers listed: 2

Seyssel is a white-wine appellation straddling the Rhône at the northwestern edge of the Savoie vineyards, covering the two communes named Seyssel (one in Ain, one in Haute-Savoie) and neighbouring Corbonod. Recognised on 11 February 1942, it is the oldest appellation in Savoie and one of the earliest AOCs in France. Still Seyssel is made from Altesse (locally Roussette), while 'Seyssel Molette' is a still white from the local Molette grape; the sparkling Seyssel Mousseux blends Molette with at least 10% Altesse, sometimes with Chasselas. Vines grow on south- to southeast-facing slopes of limestone scree from the Grand Colombier cliffs, glacial moraine and molasse, under a continental-montane climate. With only around 60 hectares, Seyssel produces delicate, floral wines with notes of violet, iris and white-fleshed fruit, lifted by crisp alpine acidity.

Best for

Drinkers who love delicate, floral, low-alcohol whites and fine traditional-method sparkling wines, and anyone exploring rare Alpine grapes like Altesse and Molette.

Food Pairings

Still Seyssel suits lake fish such as perch and féra, trout meunière, white meats, fondue and Alpine cheeses like Beaufort and Tomme de Savoie. Seyssel Mousseux makes a lively apéritif and pairs with fruit tarts and Saint-Honoré.

Producers

Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes are used in Seyssel wine?: Still Seyssel is made from Altesse (Roussette); 'Seyssel Molette' is a still white from Molette; sparkling Seyssel blends Molette with at least 10% Altesse, sometimes with Chasselas.
Is Seyssel the oldest appellation in Savoie?: Yes. Seyssel and Seyssel Mousseux were recognised as AOCs in 1942, making Seyssel the oldest appellation in Savoie and one of the earliest in France.
Does Seyssel make red wine?: No. Seyssel is exclusively a white-wine appellation, producing still and sparkling whites only.
What does Seyssel wine taste like?: Seyssel whites are light and delicate, with floral notes of violet and iris, white-fleshed fruit, and a crisp alpine acidity with a mineral finish.
Where is Seyssel located?: Seyssel lies on both banks of the Rhône in eastern France, covering Seyssel (Ain), Seyssel (Haute-Savoie) and Corbonod, at the foot of the Grand Colombier.