Domaine des Marnes Blanches : Coup de Jus - Monkey 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2022

Tasting notes

Colour
Remarkably bright and limpid, it reveals a pale straw yellow to light golden yellow hue.

Nose
The bouquet opens with juicy citrus aromas such as grapefruit and lime, accompanied by notes of orchard fruits like pear and yellow apple. A pronounced saline minerality lends beautiful complexity to this wild and authentic profile.

Palate
The attack offers a silky texture and subtle richness. The lively, energising acidity is perfectly balanced by a persistent minerality. The finish, with impressive length, ends on refreshing touches of fruit and a hint of salinity.

Food and wine pairing

This cuvée pairs ideally with delicate white fish, seafood or raw preparations such as ceviche. It will also wonderfully accompany fresh goat cheeses, light aperitifs or dishes with vibrant Asian flavours.

Service and storage

The Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2022 is a wine designed for immediate enjoyment, best savoured in its youth. It is recommended to serve it slightly chilled for convivial occasions.

The vibrant, textured expression of a white wine from Domaine des Marnes Blanches

The estate

Founded in 2006, Domaine des Marnes Blanches is now run by its creators, Géraud and Pauline Fromont. Coming from an agricultural background, these winegrowers immediately adopted environmentally friendly practices. Faced with growing demand and climatic challenges, they launched the Coup de Jus négociant project in 2018. This initiative allows them to craft certified organic cuvées, true to their philosophy of minimal intervention. The estate is renowned for its authentic approach and the quality of its wines.

The vineyard

This Vin de France comes from vines grown on limestone soils. The vineyard is managed according to organic farming principles, ensuring highly concentrated grapes and an authentic mineral expression.

The vintage

2022 offered specific climatic conditions that allowed the grapes to reach optimal phenolic ripeness, while retaining lovely acidity and perfect balance at harvest time.

Winemaking and aging

The winemaking for the Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2022 favours a natural approach. Whole bunches are pressed directly into neutral barrels. Fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts, with no temperature control. The wine is then aged for ten months on the lees in these same used oak barrels, with no stirring, allowing the texture to develop before bottling without fining or filtration.

Grape varieties

This wine is a blend of Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc.