PDO-AOC

Certified excellence from the Savoyard terroir

In Haute-Savoie, taste is guaranteed. Cheese, wine, charcuterie or fruit: many local products are protected by the AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée) or AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) labels. These labels certify ancestral know-how, a unique terroir and recognised quality. Here, tradition goes hand in hand with high standards, and every mouthful tells the story of the deep bond between people and their mountains.

Not to be missed A taste for the authentic, certified

In Haute-Savoie, AOP and AOC products are more than just specialities: they are the ambassadors of a region. These labels, recognised throughout Europe, certify origin, quality and, above all, respect for ancestral know-how. From farmhouse Reblochon to Tomme de Savoie, from Abondance to Roussette or Mondeuse wines, each labelled product tells a story of the mountains, of skills passed down, of preserved terroirs. This gastronomic heritage is alive and well, and something to be savoured with pride.

Experience A land to experience and taste

PDO and AOC products are as much about living as they are about eating. In Haute-Savoie, meet the producers who create these treasures of taste. Visit an Abondance dairy, push open the door of a family cellar, watch Reblochon cheese being made in the mountain pastures… Every step of the way becomes an immersion in the local culture. These experiences offer much more than just a tasting: they reveal the stories, landscapes and trades rooted in the mountains. Take part in a wine-making workshop, follow a guided tour of the vineyards, or shop at a village market. The link between the product and the region becomes obvious: you can smell, touch and share… and leave with an edible, lasting souvenir. Thanks to the PDO and DOC labels, these moments are guaranteed to be authentic and respectful. It’s an invitation to take the time to savour each bite, with a clear conscience.

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Inspiration Local pride to share

What makes Haute-SavoiePDO and AOC products so precious is that they embody much more than a taste: they symbolise a mountain way of life. These cheeses and wines tell of the patience of winters, the effort of summer pastures and the link between man and nature. For the locals, they are a source of pride; for visitors, a source of wonder. A picnic overlooking Mont Blanc with a slice of Abondance, an aperitif by the lake with a glass of Roussette… these are simple moments charged with meaning. Inspiring because they’re deeply rooted. These products remind us that there are real things, made on a human scale, with respect for the seasons. They make us want to slow down, to cook, to pass on. To taste and understand. In Haute-Savoie, the AOP and AOC labels are much more than just labels: they are the keys to a region you can feel… and spread.