La Cordée Blanche is run by Cyril, a native of Thorens-Glières north of Annecy, and his partner Ylan from nearby Veyrier-du-Lac. Cyril studied rural law before turning to farming, working from 2018 with biodynamic grower Philippe Héritier and later with Bruno Lupin in Frangy, focusing on agronomy and living soils, avoiding ploughing in favor of controlled cover crops. Ylan trained as an engineer before studying viticulture in Beaune, then worked in Sweden, the Loire and Savoie, including time with Jean-Yves Péron. He manages the cellar, sales and the domaine’s financial administration, and together they share the estate’s main responsibilities.
They met in 2020 and took over vineyards near Frangy, between Annecy and Geneva. The estate now spans about seven hectares, largely Altesse with some Mondeuse, including steep parcels worked entirely by hand and older vines up to 70 years old. Most vineyards lie in the south-facing Frangy cru of Roussette de Savoie, with additional plantings in Veyrier-du-Lac. The first vintage was 2023 and the wines were released only after extended élevage, aiming for a precise, classical expression of Savoie white wines.