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Côtes du Jura Chardonnay Sous Les Grands Prés, Maison des Saules 2023

Maison des Saules

£50.60

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Anne-Cécile and Marc, both from the Jura, met at Lycée Hôtelier de Poligny, where they
trained as sommeliers. Anne-Cécile worked in Paris at Papillon, while Marc gained
experience in London, Valence, and even on a coffee plantation in Ecuador. Returning to
France during Covid, Marc worked with Thomas Pico (Domaine de Pattes Loup), and later, the couple collaborated with François Rousset Martin in Jura, all while building their own
domain. In 2024, they fully committed to Maison des Saules. 

Now, they manage five hectares across Villeneuve-sous-Pymont, Savagna, and L’Étoile, with cellars in Perrigny and Chille, focusing on long-aging Savagnin. Their vineyards, on grey marl and amphitheater-like slopes, are being rejuvenated with great care, even incorporating a new orchard. Currently, 2.6 hectares are in production with the rest coming into production this year.

This is the inaugural vintage of “Sous les Grands Prés”, making a striking debut in the UK. It was our Wine of the Day at a recent trade tasting. Achieving such a remarkable balance of concentration, elegance, and freshness is no easy feat. That this talented couple is just beginning is a promising sign for a bright future. The wine is exemplary, with umami richness, subtle smoky nuances, and profound minerality.

Producer Maison des Saules

Origin Perrigny, Jura, France

Grapes Chardonnay 

Vintage 2023

Alcohol 12.3%

Style Textured, tense and vibrant, Ouilé

Bottle size 75cl

Winemaking Hand-harvested; fermented in concrete with indigenous yeast, aged in old barrels for 12 months; ouillé; minimal intervention; unfined, unfiltered and bottled without SO2.

Notes Organic, Natural, No added sulphur, minimal intervention