2023 Nicolas Jacob L'Etoile La-haut Chardonnay Ouille, Jura, France Domaine la Bernarde 48ha) planted at 1170 meters

48ha) planted at 1170 meters altitude on granitic sandy soils in the cold

asl from ungrafted vines

Wine arrives the last week February

then spend 8 months in new oak before aging 32 months on the lees

the family was struck by its personality and ability to maintain acidities

2023 Nicolas Jacob L'Etoile La-haut Chardonnay Ouille, Jura, France Domaine la Bernarde 48ha) planted at 1170 metersOrganic. 100% Chardonnay from the upper part of Nicolas vineyard in LEtoile, 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 (ouill) to prevent oxidation. No additions of any kind including SO2.