Domaine Louis Magnin, Arbin Mondeuse, 2015

A deep cut from France's alpine frontier. Savoie joined France only in 1860, and its wines remain largely unknown outside the region—most production is consumed by local skiers. Louis Magnin farms 8 hectares organically in Arbin, the benchmark cru for Mondeuse, an ancient grape related to Syrah. The steep, south-facing slopes with clay-limestone soils produce wines of surprising depth: dark fruit, pepper, and iron-inflected minerality. At ten years old, this 2015 should be hitting its stride. Serve slightly cool and pair with hearty mountain food—fondue, raclette, game.