Domaine des Marnes Blanches : Chardonnay "Au Rettin" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Chardonnay "Au Rettin" 2022 Domaine des Marnes Blanches

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a brilliant yellow hue with delicate green nuances, reflecting careful topped-up aging.

Nose
The initial nose expresses an iodized minerality reminiscent of oyster shell, underscored by notes of fresh citrus such as lemon and clementine. With aeration, the bouquet is enriched by aromas of white-fleshed fruits such as pear and quince, complemented by subtle spicy touches of nutmeg and licorice.

Palate
The attack is lively and precise, carried by a beautiful saline tension. The mid-palate proves enveloping, with an elegant dry richness and a fine tannic structure. The finish lingers on a deep salinity, a true signature of its terroir.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs beautifully with shellfish in parsley butter, lake fish with beurre blanc, or roasted cod loin served with root vegetables. It will also elevate white meats in sauce, such as veal blanquette, as well as aged goat cheeses.

Service and storage

The Chardonnay "Au Rettin" 2022 offers great pleasure even in its youth, while also showing remarkable aging potential. It can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2034.

Other characteristics

This dry white wine is made without fining or filtration prior to bottling, thereby preserving its full aromatic integrity and natural texture.

The Authentic Expression of a White Wine from the Jura by Domaine des Marnes Blanches

The estate

Founded in 2008 by Pauline and Géraud Fromont, Domaine des Marnes Blanches quickly established itself as a benchmark in the Jura. Located in the Sud Revermont, in France, the estate spans around fifteen hectares farmed organically. The two winemakers, who are also the current owners and directors, favor an approach respectful of living systems and minimal-intervention winemaking. Their meticulous work reveals the authenticity of the Jura terroirs through pure, vibrant cuvées.

The vineyard

This cuvée comes from the "En Rettin" plot, a recent acquisition located within the prestigious L'Étoile appellation. The vines, around 35 years old, thrive on a singular terroir composed of Triassic marls. This geological substrate, combined with a west to southwest exposure and moderate altitude, gives the grapes remarkable aromatic complexity. The estate favors natural grass cover and mechanical soil work to preserve biodiversity.

The vintage

The year 2022 was spared from spring frost episodes. Particularly favorable weather conditions encouraged high ripeness levels, allowing for a harvest of healthy grapes while retaining beautiful natural freshness.

Winemaking and aging

The harvest is done by hand. In the cellar, the Chardonnay "Au Rettin" 2022 undergoes gentle whole-bunch pressing. Fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts. The wine then undergoes a long, thirty-four-month topped-up aging process in barrels and demi-muids that have already held several wines, with no new oak used, in order to preserve the brightness of the fruit.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.