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2023 Nicolas Jacob L'Etoile La-haut Chardonnay Ouille, Jura, France
$130.00
Organic. 100% Chardonnay from the upper part of Nicolas’ vineyard in L’Etoile, planted in 1953. The vineyard is .7 ha total (divided into upper and lower parts, hence the name) on marl soil. The grapes are settled for 12h after manual harvest, and spontaneously fermented in 228 barrels. Elevage is 18-24 months in demi-muid and topped up (‘ouillé’) to prevent oxidation. No additions of any kind including SO2.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Jura
- Style White Wine
- Producer Nicolas Jacob
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings White Sauce, Fried Food, Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics No Sulfur, Wild Side, Big Power, Oxidative
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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