Maison des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Silice Blanc 2024: A White of Real Character
White 10.5% ABV ABV Maison des Ardoisieres
7 March 2026
Interesting Jacquere
I've been trying to explore lesser-known grapes lately and this Jacquere from the French Alps was a great find. Bone dry with a really clean finish, proper mineral and citrusy. Low alcohol too which is a bonus midweek. Not the most complex wine I've ever had but it's got real character for the style.
23 February 2026
Perfect summer wine
Bought this for a barbecue last weekend and it was absolutely spot on. So refreshing — all gooseberry and citrus, almost like a really grown-up lemonade. The salty mineral thing it does is class. Already ordered more for when the weather picks up again.
23 January 2026
Nice but not sure about the price
Had this at a friend's dinner party and thought it was lovely — crisp, clean, bit of passionfruit which I wasn't expecting. But then I looked it up and it's £26 a bottle? For a wine I'd never heard of from a grape I can't pronounce? It's good but I'd want it closer to £20.
16 December 2025
Really surprising little wine
Picked this up because the guy at the wine shop said it was something different. He wasn't wrong — it's super zesty and fresh, loads of lemon and lime going on. Really light at 10.5% too so I ended up having a couple of glasses on a Tuesday night without feeling rough. Would definitely buy again.
19 October 2025
Pleasant enough, not blown away
It's fine. Very dry and lemony, which I know some people love but I prefer something with a bit more body. My partner really liked it though, said it reminded her of something she had in the Alps. Goes well with fish if that's your thing.