Domaine Jean Perrier et Fils

‘Traditional’ hardly describes the Perrier family, who have lived and worked in the Alps for more than seven generations and seem to be hewn from the very rock that surrounds them.

Their wine style and dedication to local grape varieties such as Jacquère has never wavered and like the region’s mountains remains resolute. All the better for it – these wines are stunningly different and enthralling, with flavours on the palate that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Embodying their terroir and being resistant to change has made these wines special, delightful and truly regional.

Viticulture

The vineyards are spread across multiple communes in Savoie, planted on a mix of clay‑limestone soils for whites and granite alongside clay‑limestone for reds, often with south‑eastern exposures to maximise ripening. The estate focuses on indigenous varieties such as Jacquère, Altesse (Roussette), Roussanne (Bergeron), Gamay and Mondeuse. Sustainable practices are central to vineyard management, with hand harvesting and careful work required on steep alpine slopes to ensure quality fruit and preserve the health of the environment.

Winemaking

Winemaking is clean and controlled, designed to highlight freshness and varietal character. Grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed using pneumatic presses, followed by temperature‑controlled fermentation to preserve aromatics. Most wines undergo malolactic fermentation to soften acidity and enhance balance, with stainless steel commonly used to retain purity and precision. The resulting wines are typically dry, mineral‑driven and expressive of their mountain origins.

Highlights

Historic Savoie estate producing a wide range of alpine wines rooted in indigenous grape varieties.
Mountain vineyards and sustainable practices deliver freshness, minerality and strong sense of place.
Modern, controlled winemaking with gentle handling ensures clean, expressive and well‑balanced wines.