Domaine de la Renardiere Jurassique, Jura, Chardonnay
Huge depth of flavour for this Chardonnay. Taking its name Jurassique from the soil composition of pure limestone. Rich nose of cooked apple with a zesty fresh palate leading to that classic Jura Oxidation.
Grape – Chardonnay
Vintage - 2016
Country – France
Region – Jura - Arbois-Pupillin AOC
ABV – 13%
Bottle Size - 750ml
Jean Michel grew up in Pupillin, where his parents and grandparents farmed the vines, selling their grapes to the local cooperative. After studying in Beaune and working with producers around the world, Jean Michel created Domaine de la Renardière in 1990 with his wife Laurence. They now have 7.5 hectares all within Arbois-Pupillin. He is both neighbours and friends with revered grower Pierre Overnoy and indeed some of his vineyards are a stone’s throw away. Pupillin is a village with immense respect for organic viticulture indeed, 2/3 of Jean Michel’s neighbours are organic.
Jean Michel has followed organic and biodynamic principles since 2010 and the Domaine became certified Organic in 2012.
The Jurassique Chardonnay comes from pure limestone terroir. The wine is vinified in barrels (228L and 400L) and aged in a combination of old barrels and foudre.