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Chardonnay-Savagnin "Le Monceau"

Chardonnay-Savagnin "Le Monceau"

Region

AOP Côtes du Jura

Winemaker notes

Le Monceau is aged "sous voile" or under a veil of flor or yeast that develops under specific environmental conditions in the cellar. Not aged for as long as Vin Jaune, this wine offers a introduction to the the oxidative wine style that the Jura has become known for around the world.

Viticultural Notes

The vineyard is located very close to the commune of Rotalier in southern Jura and was planted in the mid-1970s.

Vintage Notes

2015 Vintage: An extraordinary year by all accounts. A mild, wet winter replenishes water reserves in the soils which would be much needed for the warmer than usual growing season. Isolated rain storms in June, July and August provided enough moisture as to not stress vines. Conditions remained favorable through harvest and grapes were picked at optimal ripeness. The berries were a bit smaller with slightly thicker skins giving wines ample structure, flavour and color. The regular showers kept acidities fresh. A classic vintage with exceptional ripeness and aging potential. Wines will deliver pleasure in the short and long term.

2013 Vintage: A challenging vintage from the start with cool, wet weather impacting flowering and reducing yields. As temperatures began to warm in summer, isolated hail storms impacted vineyards and further reduced yields. Overall the growing season was cooler and wetter than usual. Thankfully the lower yields on the vines meant that grapes had a better chance to fully ripen. Whites are lean and racy, and the added time in barrel under flor help soften and round out the wines character.

Wine

Chardonnay-Savagnin "Le Monceau"

Estate

Domaine Joly

Vintage

2013

Varietal

50% Chardonnay, 50% Savagnin

Region

AOP Côtes du Jura

Vineyard

Le Monceau

Vine Age

40+ years

Soil

Brown marl

Farming

Sustainable Agriculture

Fermentation

Fermentation with native yeasts in tank without temperature control. Minimal filtration and sulfur added prior to bottling.

Aging

Aging in older (aged 15+ years) oak barrels "sous voile" , without topping up, for 3 years

Alcohol

13.5%



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