Reviews
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Technical Details
- 100% Chardonnay
- André-Jean Morin
- France
- Jura
- Arbois
- En Flandre
- Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Biodynamic
- 350 L French oak barrels
- 12 months
- 12.5%
Domaine de la Touraize Arbois Chardonnay En Flandre Jura 2021
Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Biodynamic
44% OFF RETAIL!
From one of France’s most compelling and fast-rising wine destinations, this 2021 Chardonnay is a beautifully detailed expression of eastern France’s tiny and bucolic Jura region. It offers up rich textural character and stunning minerality for a price that feels all too approachable. The small estate of Domaine de la Touraize is located in Arbois, and they prioritize hands-on vineyard work and a restrained cellar approach to allow the region’s unique terroir to shine.
Sourced from the En Flandre vineyard, this Chardonnay is fermented with native yeasts, undergoes full malolactic fermentation, and is aged for 12 months on fine lees in neutral oak, building depth and creaminess while preserving freshness and precision. It opens gradually with aromas of baked apple, ripe pear, lemon curd, and white peach, layered with hints of struck flint, toasted almond, crushed seashell, and chalk dust. The palate is broad yet focused, with a silky, lightly creamy texture balanced by savory mineral tension. A crunchy, saline stone note carries through the long and energetic finish that leaves a mouthwatering impression. Sophisticated and balanced, this is a thrilling alternative to White Burgundy, and our price makes it all the more winning.