Domaine Labet Cotes du Jura Savagnin Elevage Long En Chalasse 2018 CS20230713 single-vineyard

single-vineyard

and this is their own whiskey

and ferments it naturally in old Fuder

Harvested primerly in 2018 with 20% of reserve wines

the unique challenges of Atlantic island viticulture

Domaine Labet Cotes du Jura Savagnin Elevage Long En Chalasse 2018 CS20230713 single-vineyardSavagnin is the Jura's great native white grape, and this is Domaine Labet's En Chalasse parcel given an extended aging (elevage long). The fruit comes off old vines, farmed organically, and the long time in barrel builds serious texture and depth while keeping the wine fresh rather than overtly oxidative. Bigger and bolder than Labet's Chardonnays, it shows ripe fruit, savory complexity, and a saline cut. This is mature now and drinking in a lovely