2018 Domaine de Montbourgeau Cotes du Jura Poulsard

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An organically-farmed Poulsard of the highest calibre. Only a small planting of Poulsard on the Deriaux family vineyard but it produces one of the region's finest.
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The vineyards of Domaine de Montbourgeau were planted in 1920 by current vigneron Nicole Deriaux's grandfather.

They are situated in one of the smallest appellations in the Jura near the village of L’Etoile. The vines are farmed organically, the wines are made gently, as is the local tradition. The wines emerging from Nicole's cellar are outstanding and some of the most precise and focused in the region. 

Her Poulsard sits right in the upper echelon of the Jura for quality. It's one of the smaller plantings on the Deriaux's vineyard. It's made with very little tinkering in the cellar, Nicole endeavouring to preserve the natural energy and character of her vineyard.

The wine is fine, fresh and deeply complex. It shows delicate floral notes, a sense of minerality, and a wonderful openness. It's a superb drinking experience.

The ten hectares of vines are composed primarily of Chardonnay and Savagnin, as well as some reds with a small planting of Trousseau and Poulsard. The vineyard is organically farmed, and the vinification is very traditional, respecting the ancient practices of this region. Nicole Deriaux through her natural approach to viticulture and winemaking aims to retain and fully express the purity of l'Etoile terroir.

When harvest time comes, the grapes are pick by hands and then vinified in the cave underneath Deriaux's home. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using strictly indigenous yeasts. Then all the wines are racked into a mix of old foudres, demi-muids and smaller barrels. The whites are matured in barrel; they are never racked; they are not topped off.

The small quantity of wines produced is then bottled, with no fining and a light filtration. The L'Etoile signature style, crafted by talented Nicole Deriaux, are wines of unique purity and elegance that we are proud to import.

95 Points - "Such a beautiful wine. Highly perfumed, so silky in texture, soft and supple, succulent tannins shaping things gently. So pure feeling, pomegranate juice and light, herbal spice. Exceptional length, that amazing sense of delicacy, superb wine of tension and detail. When poulsard is on, it is world beating. Here's one." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    First ever Poulsard

    Great to try a new grape variety from the region of Jura. If you like quality Pinot noir or gamay then this is worth a try

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