2023 Nicolas Jacob L'Etoile La-haut Chardonnay Ouille, Jura, France Domaine la Bernarde then spend 8 months in

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

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Wine arrives the last week February

These estate-grown grapes are harvested from 60/70-year-old vines with low yieldsTraditional-style

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2023 Nicolas Jacob L'Etoile La-haut Chardonnay Ouille, Jura, France Domaine la Bernarde then spend 8 months inOrganic. 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.