2019 Vignerons Les Matheny Arbois Blanc Chardonnay

A pure, classic Jura Chardonnay from the Les Matheny vineyard, a tiny domaine in Arbois. This 2019 originates from an experimental parcel of 45-year-old vines in Montigny-lès-Arsures. The wine showcases the oxidative style characteristic of the region, with extended lees aging imparting subtle autolytic qualities reminiscent of fine Champagne. It pours a deep yellow-gold color with green flashes and is underpinned by immense acidity and lift, representing the highest-quality expression of Jura Chardonnay winemaking from hardy old vines.
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Specs

Type: White
Grapes: Chardonnay
Winemaker: Elise and Emeric Foléat
Vintage: 2019

Geography

Country: France
Region: Jura
Sub-region: Arbois
Vineyard: Montigny-lès-Arsures
 

Farming

Organic. The vineyard is farmed on 3 hectares in Arbois without the use of synthetic chemicals.
 

Harvest

Information not specified
 

Fermentation

Minimal intervention with selective vinification of certain parcels
 

Aging

Three-year élevage in barrel with skilled, controlled (encouraged) oxidation; additional parcels aged in 600-liter barrel for six years without topping up, with minute and occasional sulfur additions to allow natural evolution of the fruit