Arbois, Les Canons du Jean, La Cuvee du D'Jopin Chardonnay, Julien Crinquand, 2023
Arbois, Les Canons du Jean, La Cuvee du D'Jopin Chardonnay, Julien Crinquand, 2023

Arbois, Les Canons du Jean, La Cuvee du D'Jopin Chardonnay, Julien Crinquand, 2023

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We knew the reds from Julien Crinquand in 2023 were impressive, but this Chardonnay is probably the best he has ever made. The Jura purity and precision in this cuvée are beautifully executed, making it both approachable and versatile. It carries an easygoing natural touch that pairs effortlessly with a wide variety of dishes.

Long gone are the days when Julien was known for funky wines. La Cuvée du D’jopin is lean and clean as a whistle. Run, don’t walk.

We knew the reds from Julien Crinquand in 2023 were impressive, but this Chardonnay is probably the best he has ever made. The Jura purity and precision in this cuvée are beautifully executed, making it both approachable and versatile. It carries an easygoing natural touch that pairs effortlessly with a wide variety of dishes.

Long gone are the days when Julien was known for funky wines. La Cuvée du D’jopin is lean and clean as a whistle. Run, don’t walk.

Julien Crinquand is amongst the young generation of brilliant vignerons in the Jura. Situated in the small village of Les Arsures, the young and dynamic Julien did not choose to take over the family vineyards at first, The Grapes were sold to the cooperative in Arbois. Instead, he studied insurance and sold holidays. he came back to the jura in 2016. In 2019, He officially took over the vineyards of his father and grandfather, the cartoon on his labels. The Domaine consist of 5 hectares of vines in 3 distinctive area: Les Bodines, La Mailloche and Verleule. The vineyards are planted with all 5 main Jura grapes varieties Chardonnay, Savagnin, Pinot Noir, Poulssard and Trousseau, producing 2/3rd of White and 1/3rd of red wines.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Plot name(s): Les Bodines Terroir: Calcaire du Bajocien + Marnes Exposition: West Altitude: 300m Age of the vines: 25 - 30 years Vinification: Direct pressing of whole bunches. Indigenous yeasts. Ageing: 2 years of aging in 500L and 700L barrels Alochol: 13.2%