Domaine Courbet Tradition Chardonnay-Savagnin

Domaine Courbet was founded in 1896 and consists of just 7.5 hectares, half of which are in the prestigious Château Chalon appellation, source of the Jura’s finest wines. Damien Courbet is surely a big star of the future –  since taking over from his father Jean-Marie he has started working biodynamically, making small quantities of immaculate wines in a fine elegant style, very focused on terroir, with a technical yet light touch approach to his winemaking that brings out the maximum expression of the region and its varieties. The wines avoid rusticity while being true to their origins. 75% Chardonnay, 25% Savagnin. “Tradition” often refers to a mini-Vin Jaune, without the ageing or price tag, and often a blend of the two white varieties. The Savagnin is from clay-limestone, the Chardonnay from chalk soils. The Chardonnay is fermented and aged in topped up barrels, the Savagnin fermented in tank, then aged “sous-voile” in barrel. This is rich yet precise with lovely honeyed stonefruits, almond and spices. Fine, salty  long, and well balanced.