2019 Domaine Ganevat Les Varrons Vielles Vignes Cotes du Jura Chardonnay

Jean-François Ganevat's Les Varrons Vieilles Vignes is a 100% Chardonnay from the largest lieu-dit in Rotalier, Jura. The 2019 represents the second vintage from vines planted in 1922 on Bajocien soils composed of gravelly limestone and red marls rich in clay and iron oxide. Vinified naturally with indigenous yeasts, the wine undergoes extended élevage of 3-4 years in demi-muids and oak vats. Bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfites, this ouillé-style Chardonnay reflects Ganevat's commitment to minimal intervention winemaking and his family's viticultural heritage dating to the 17th century.
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Specs

Type: White
Grapes: Chardonnay
Winemaker: Jean-François Ganevat
Vintage: 2019

Geography

Country: France
Region: Jura
Sub-region: Rotalier
Vineyard: Les Varrons
 

Farming

Certified organic and biodynamic viticulture. Soils are plowed and vines are protected with natural plant-based preparations.
 

Harvest

Ouille (topping up) techniques applied; selection of unique plots and vineyards
 

Fermentation

Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts; free-run juice fermented in neutral oak and clay amphoras; light maceration applied
 

Aging

Aged 3-4 years in French oak demi-muids, foudres, and oak vats; matured on lees; whites spend at least three winters in demi-muid and oak vats; bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfites