Domaine Pignier
Cotes du Jura Chardonnay Reculée 2023
| Denomination | AOC Cotes du Jura |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Jura (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Fermentation and ageing for 18 months in 228-litre oak barrels with regular bâtonnage and topping up (ouillé vinification); ageing in oak for 12 months. |
- Designation and style: Still white wine with controlled designation of origin from the Côtes du Jura, structured Chardonnay
- Sensory profile: Notes of white flowers and yellow fruit; full-bodied, round and savoury palate
- Vinification and ageing: Topping-up method to prevent oxidation; 18 months in 228-litre oak barrels
- Production philosophy: Demeter-certified biodynamic agriculture; fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no filtration
- Pairings and service: Serving temperature 12°C; ideal with shellfish, grilled fish, white meats and cheeses
Description
What type of wine it is
Domaine Pignier's Cotes du Jura Chardonnay Reculée is a structured white wine that fully showcases the Chardonnay grown in the Côtes du Jura appellation of the same name. In the glass, it expresses subtle aromas of white flowers and yellow fruits, while on the palate it reveals a crystalline freshness alongside remarkable breadth. The rounded profile and distinct savouriness define an elegant sip, supported by an excellent potential for long ageing. The winemaking uses the ouillé (topping-up) technique, combined with maturation in oak barrels to enhance the authenticity of the fruit.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in France, in the renowned Jura region, specifically on the slopes of the village of Montaigu. The vineyards are situated within a sheltered valley that benefits from a particular microclimate tempered by warm local winds. The terroir is distinguished by a complex geological layering, formed by blue-black marls rich in mica and topped by clay-limestone sandstones. The estate operates according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, protecting the ecosystem and transferring a pure expression of the terroir into the glass.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a manual harvest, followed by a careful selection of the clusters and very slow pressing. The must is transferred directly into oak barrels without any clarification or settling, where fermentation begins spontaneously using indigenous yeasts. Ageing continues on the lees for eighteen months, with regular bâtonnage and continuous topping up to prevent oxidation. Final bottling is carried out with no filtration, respecting the product's natural biological evolution.
History and interesting facts
In the Côtes du Jura Chardonnay Reculée 2023, Domaine Pignier expresses all the authenticity of the French slopes of Montaigu. This wine comes from vineyards cultivated under biodynamic principles with Demeter certification, reflecting a deep respect for the terroir. Bottling takes place on a "flower" day according to the lunar calendar. Production employs the ancient technique of ouillé vinification to preserve the original aromas, together with fermentation with indigenous yeasts. An excellence capable of evolving magnificently, offering an ageing potential of up to twenty years.
Tasting notes
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Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1794
Today’s 37-acre vineyard still covers the slopes of Montaigu in the Côtes du Jura appellation area. In keeping with our estate’s philosophy, the vineyard is cultivated biodynamically and the wines age in oak barrels in the 700-year-old cellar. We, Marie Florence, Antoine and Jean Etienne Pignier are today perpetuating our family tradition. We aim to develop our estate by producing first-rate wines, and everything we do is governed by this quality principle. Read more
| Name | Domaine Pignier Cotes du Jura Chardonnay Reculee 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Cotes du Jura AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Jura |
| Vendor | Domaine Pignier |
| Story | History and interesting facts In the Côtes du Jura Chardonnay Reculée 2023, Domaine Pignier expresses all the authenticity of the French slopes of Montaigu. This wine comes from vineyards cultivated under biodynamic principles with Demeter certification, reflecting a deep respect for the terroir. Bottling takes place on a "flower" day according to the lunar calendar. Production employs the ancient technique of ouillé vinification to preserve the original aromas, together with fermentation with indigenous yeasts. An excellence capable of evolving magnificently, offering an ageing potential of up to twenty years. |
| Origin | Slopes of Montaigu, Côtes du Jura (Jura), France |
| Soil composition | Blue-black mica-rich marls, overlain by clayey-calcareous sandstones from the Secondary era |
| Harvest | Autumn 2023 (23 and 25 September 2023) |
| Fermentation | 18 months |
| Production technique | Ouillé winemaking (regular topping up to prevent oxidation), slow pressing and direct racking into 228-litre oak barrels without fining or settling; fermentation with indigenous yeasts (without inoculation), bâtonnage; ageing in oak barrels for approximately 18 months; no filtration. |
| Wine making | Slow pressing; direct racking into 228-litre oak barrels without fining or settling; fermentation with indigenous yeasts (no inoculation); 'ouillé' vinification with regular topping up to prevent oxidation; bâtonnage; ageing in oak for approximately 18 months; no filtration. |
| Aging | Fermentation and ageing for 18 months in 228-litre oak barrels with regular bâtonnage and topping up (ouillé vinification); ageing in oak for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |