Domaine de la Renardiere, Arbois Pupillin, Les Vianderies, 2023
Domaine de la Renardiere, Arbois Pupillin, Les Vianderies, 2023

Domaine de la Renardière, Arbois Pupillin, Les Vianderies, 2023

£44.00

This Chardonnay is grown on grey marls from the Triassic period, which bring greater amplitude compared to “Jurassique” from Domaine de la Renardière. The vineyard itself is fascinating, descending with a different exposure and soil composition as a result of natural geological faults. Jean-Michel confesses that it has always produced the domaine’s most expressive, spellbinding wines. There is a mid-weight core of juicy yellow plum, layered with toasted and umami notes. Simply delicious.

This Chardonnay is grown on grey marls from the Triassic period, which bring greater amplitude compared to “Jurassique” from Domaine de la Renardière. The vineyard itself is fascinating, descending with a different exposure and soil composition as a result of natural geological faults. Jean-Michel confesses that it has always produced the domaine’s most expressive, spellbinding wines. There is a mid-weight core of juicy yellow plum, layered with toasted and umami notes. Simply delicious.

Each plot of Jean-Michel's is hand-picked and fermented separately using native yeasts. He uses a mixture of inox tanks (for vinification) and wood of varying sizes for ageing – 228 litre, 500 litre and foudres – for ageing both of his reds and whites. His Crémant is also made using foudres. Jean-Michel works with Savagnin that is made both under flor (sous-voile) and topped up (ouillé). There are no additions in the cellar, bar the possible use of some sulphur at bottling. However, he is using less every vintage.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay Plot name(s): Les Vianderie Terroir: Grey Marl Altitude: 350m Age of the vines: 50 years old Vinification: Hand harvest. Natural yeast. Destemmed. Ageing: 22 months 80% 228l barrel 20% stoneware jar Alochol: 13%