Domaine Guillaume Overnoy : Chardonnay Assemblage 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Chardonnay "Assemblage" 2022 Domaine Guillaume Overnoy

Tasting

Colour
This white wine reveals a pale golden hue, reminiscent of pale straw. The absence of filtration may leave a slight suspended matter visible.

Nose
The bouquet is precise and mineral. It opens with aromas of ripe white fruits such as apple and pear, underscored by citrus notes. Aeration reveals subtle buttery touches, almond, hazelnut, as well as nuances of chalk and stone.

Palate
Fluid and direct, the palate offers a lovely structuring tension. The fruity flavours are accompanied by a mineral salinity in the mid-palate, offering a texture reminiscent of stone. The finish lingers at length on notes of citrus and minerals.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs ideally with simple cuisine, such as roasted white fish or fish served with beurre blanc, scallops or oysters. It also goes well with roasted poultry, roasted root vegetables, mushroom-based dishes, or mild goat cheeses and fresh cheeses.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate this Chardonnay "Assemblage" 2022, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 10 and 12°C, taking care to decant or aerate it for around twenty minutes before tasting. It can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2032.

The mineral expression of a Côtes du Jura terroir

The estate

Located in France, the Domaine Guillaume Overnoy was founded in 1982 by Jean-Louis Overnoy, who transformed the family farm into a fully-fledged vineyard. Since 2014, his son Guillaume Overnoy has been at the helm of the estate, while working closely with his father. This estate in the Jura, certified organic, spans a little over five hectares. It stands out for its minimal-intervention philosophy, seeking to precisely express the complexity of the local terroirs through environmentally respectful practices.

The vineyard

The grapes come from several plots located within the Côtes du Jura appellation, at the heart of the southern Revermont. The vineyard flourishes on varied terroirs made up of Jurassic marl, clay, and limestone formations. The vines, some of which are around fifty years old, benefit from altitudes ranging between 250 and 320 metres as well as south and southwest exposures, favouring optimal sunlight and natural drainage. The vineyard is farmed under organic certification, promoting biodiversity and living soils.

The vintage

The year 2022 offered mild weather conditions in the region. The growing season benefited from adequate rainfall during the crucial development phases, followed by sufficient sunshine during the ripening period. Moderate temperatures allowed the berries to ripen in a balanced manner.

Winemaking and aging

The making of the Chardonnay "Assemblage" 2022 relies on spontaneous fermentations triggered by indigenous yeasts. After direct pressing without skin maceration, the wine undergoes an extended aging period of around twenty-two months in oak barrels aged between ten and twenty years. During this time, the wine rests on its fine lees with regular topping up, racking, and lees stirring, thus preserving a reductive environment. Bottling is carried out without fining or filtration.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay