2022 Domaine des Marnes Blanches L'Étoile 'Au Rettin' Chardonnay deposit_6

2022 Domaine des Marnes Blanches L'Étoile 'Au Rettin' Chardonnay deposit_6L'toile is one of Jura's smallest and most distinctive appellations. Named for the star shaped marine fossils scattered through its white marl soils, it is a place where Chardonnay finds remarkable tension and mineral depth. Pauline and Graud Fromont founded Domaine de Marnes Blanches in 2006 and have become leading voices in Jura's new generation. Farming organically and harvesting entirely by hand. Fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts, and the

and citrus zest

and toasted hazelnut open into a broad

the robust NV Ego is the Enemy

Aromas of spice

and a distinctly dry

Bottled at the estate

and distillation using traditional stills over an open flame and in a bain-marie

we wouldn't recommend sipping on the straight liquor either

wild strawberry

A hint of tannin and structure with refreshing acidity and a long finish of Italian sunshine

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Charcoal filtration was eliminated that same year