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Valentin Morel Cotes du Jura Chardonnay Les Trouillots 2023

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Valentin Morel farms his Jura vines organically and biodynamically, letting radishes and beans grow between the rows, and this Chardonnay comes from the vineyard at the heart of his domaine. The fruit comes from vines over 40 years old in Les Trouillots, a south-facing slope just north of Poligny that looks out over the town's tiled roofs. The soil there is marl and gryphaea limestone, a layer packed with tiny fossilized shells. Valentin, who has a master's in international law and learned natural winemaking in Alsace, came home to take over the family domaine in 2014. The domaine's name, Les Pieds sur Terre, means both "feet on the ground" and "vines in the earth," and the wine lives up to it. Valentin's own advice is to decant it lightly when you open it so it can open up and lose any gas, then serve it cool rather than cold, at around 12–14°C.

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Valentin took over a domaine his grandfather started and his father ran pesticide free, and began the conversion to biodynamics. They also have clay-limestone soils—perfect for Trousseau. The winemaking here is very gentle (manual harvests, no punchdowns, no added sulfur), which works perfectly to allow the depth of the terroir and the variety to shine, while preserving their natural lightness.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Aged Comté; roast chicken with morels and cream; trout amandine; wild mushroom risotto; a gratin of leeks and Gruyère.

Tasting Profile

Expect the taut, mineral style of Jura Chardonnay grown on marl and limestone: lemon, green apple and pear with a savoury, lightly nutty edge. Think of a leaner, more rustic cousin of white Burgundy. It's typically medium-bodied, with bright, mouthwatering acidity and a dry, chalky, slightly salty finish.

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