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Jura - Pinot Noir blend
- ABV 13.5%
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2023 - 2028
This is very expressive and delivers instant gratification. It is a blend of Pinot Noir (60%), Trousseau (35%) and Poulsard (5%). Unlike previous years, the Pinot is dominated aromatically by the two other varietals at first. The wine is round, ripe and fleshy. And always supported by the Jura salinity. I can’t wait to have another glass.
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Jura - Chardonnay
- ABV 12.5%
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2023 - 2028
The Arbois Chardonnay shows the sun of the vintage, with aromas of ripe apple coming first, followed by the classic minerality of the Bajocian limestone over the grey marls. The wine is fresh and poised, with broad shoulders. It has a defined Burgundian style, almost akin to Meursault. Yet it is Jura through-and-through, with its typical crushed shell notes to the fore.
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Jura - Poulsard
- ABV 12.5%
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2020 - 2028
Poulsard is almost like a rosé in colour but certainly not in taste – quite a serious drop. The nose is dominated by flowers, small red berries and mineral notes of crushed stones. On the palate it is Pinot Noir-esque, but a
marked saltiness reveals Poulsard. The wine is already open, probably a signature of the vintage. Yet you feel it is young and will age beautifully thanks to the salinity. It is a great wine for gastronomy or on its own. The plots are in Montigny and Arbois; the wines are between 25 and 60 years and planted on marl and calcareous sands,very soft and called here schistes cartons, because of
their aspect of layered cardboard.
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Jura - Poulsard
- ABV 12.5%
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2020 - 2028
Poulsard is almost like a rosé in colour but certainly not
in taste – quite a serious drop. The nose is dominated by
flowers, small red berries and mineral notes of crushed
stones. On the palate it is Pinot Noir-esque, but a
marked saltiness reveals Poulsard. The wine is already
open, probably a signature of the vintage. Yet you feel it is young and will age beautifully thanks to the salinity. It is a great wine for gastronomy or on its own. The plots
are in Montigny and Arbois; the wines are between 25 and 60 years and planted on marl and calcareous sands, very soft and called here schistes cartons, because of
their aspect of layered cardboard.
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Jura - Savagnin
- ABV 13.5%
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2023 - 2028
The wine exudes exotic and tropical fruits and continues with citrus. The nose has enticing aromas of white flowers and fragrant trees. A touch of spice and dried nuts on the finish add some volume to the softness and delicacy. The salinity of the terroir is very subtle. Really good wine in 2020. The Savagnin is Jura’s signature grape, and also the Domaine’s calling card. Many styles of Savagnin exist. This cuvee, Ouillé (also called Naturé) seeks to protect aromatic freshness by contrast with the oxidative style of Vin Jaune or Savagnin aged under flor (sous-voile). The energy and vivacity are so refreshing and enticing. This wine should be in your cellar.
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Jura - Savagnin
- ABV 12.5%
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2020 - 2025
These vineyards are in Montigny-lès-Arsures and Arbois, dominated by marl soils from three different geographical periods, the Trias, Bajocian and Lias. This is ripe on the nose with stone fruit and exotic fruit. It has the unmistakable nut and dry fruit character. On the palate there is an intense bouquet of sweet spice and ripe apple. We tasted from barrel, while the malolactic fermentation was finishing. The wine was still cloudy, with a high level of sugar still remaining. It was an explosion of white flower aromas. Very promising! The berries are lightly crushed before being pressed and then fermented in barrels and botti. One third of the grapes are left on their skins for one night. The wine is aged half in 500L oak casks and half in stainless steel tanks.
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Jura - Savagnin
- ABV 13.5%
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2021 - 2026
Pronounced herbaceous notes that are accompanied by layers of lemon rind, green apple, sea salt and white flowers. There is also a strong underlining mineral backbone to the wine that carries it from beginning to finish. This is also quite more-ish, meaning you want to keep drinking more of it. In its youth now, it is more austere than past vintages in their youth, but will be incredibly powerful with time.
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Jura - Chardonnay
- ABV 13.5%
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2023 - 2028
The site, in Arbois, is a single plot of 5 ha planted with Chardonnay and Savagnin. It is open to the elements, and despite ample sun exposure, it is a cooler site, when compared to En Barbi. This is perhaps due to the marked gradient in the slope and its northern exposure. Grand Curoulet is recognised by the vignerons Jurassiens for its grand cru status thanks to the quality of the marls from the Triassic era. It is one of the best sites in Arbois. The wine displays tension, freshness and energy. Green apple and white flowers aromas jump out of the glass. The fossil shells in the soil bring the salinity that I like in Jura wines. The wine is lean, complex with a nice length in mouth. Choosing between this wine and En Barbi, is a question of personal taste. Then again, why choose?
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Jura - Savagnin
- ABV 13.5%
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2023 - 2030
The colour is pinkish, deeper than the colour of the Savagnin Ouillé. The minerality is stronger and so are the tropical fruit aromas. The wine fills the mouth with its volume and density. It is a dry wine, with layer upon layer of aromas. Then the combination of dry nuts and savoury notes have you staring into the glass, to reflect on what you are drinking.
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