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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Domaine Marc Portaz” subhead=”Chapareillan | Savoie” text_orientation=”center” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.25)” content_max_width=”none” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font_size=”50″ subhead_font_size=”30px” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_image=”http:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/savoie_header.jpg” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ background_url=”http:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/savoie_header.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”] 
\n[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”off” make_equal=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#fcf4de” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|2% ||2% ” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”USP” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”|2%||2%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"Abymes_portaz_web\"<\/a>On November 24, 1248, in the middle of the night while residents slept, an enormous avalanche started from the slopes of Mount Granier and swept down to the valley below, burying small towns entirely with limestone rubble and changing the face of Savoie forever.<\/p>\n

Centuries later, these fields at the foot of the mountain were turned into vineyards, as locals planted Jacqu\u00e8re vines, Savoie\u2019s native white grape variety. It is these stony fields that represent Savoie\u2019s finest terroirs, producing refreshing, high-altitude white wines with tangy flavors and lively aromas.<\/p>\n

The Portaz<\/strong> family since the early 1980s have cared for Jacqu\u00e8re vines in their native Chapareillan, just south of Chambery, the capital of the ancient Duchy of Savoy and not far from the Italian border. (The regional flag\/symbol of Savoie, a white cross on a red field, can be found on the family’s wine label. This crest was used by the House of Savoy, one of the oldest royal families in the world, who ruled these lands from 1416 to 1860.)<\/p>\n

The family\u2019s “t\u00eate de cuv\u00e9e” or top selection is ‘Apremont.’ Translated from French as “rough mountain,” this wine is a tribute to the raw power of nature that dominates this breathtakingly beautiful corner of France. The combination of cheese fondue and white wine from Jacqu\u00e8re grapes is a Savoyard specialty.
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FARMING & WINEMAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winemaker Jean-Marc Portaz studied winemaking in Dijon, traveling to California and New Zealand to further his education in and understanding of white wines. He practices sustainable farming, caring for his older Jacqu\u00e8re vines, between 30 and 50 years old, as naturally as possible, avoiding the use of pesticides.<\/p>\n

Grapes are harvested by hand, and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. Wine is aged on fine lees in tank.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”WHITE WINES” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]WHITE WINES
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Vin de Savoie ‘Apremont’ T\u00eate de Cuv\u00e9e” admin_label=”Vin de Savoie ‘Apremont’ T\u00eate de Cuv\u00e9e” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Pure Jacqu\u00e8re, a native white grape to the mountainous Savoie region in France. This refreshing wine is naturally low alcohol (usually 11.5%), making it a great pick-me-up after a long day. Aromas suggest honeysuckle, crushed stones, white pepper; it is bone dry, tangy and palate-cleansing.<\/p>\n

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