The 2017 is just starting to come around
Mineral structure guards the gate
Each contributes something: Bessards gives granite spine and age-worthy structure
The 2019 Domaine Faiveley Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is an extraordinary Pinot Noir that embodies the power
with lingering flavors of dark fruit
Domaine de La Borde, Chardonnay "Terre Du Lias", 2023 OREGONCT0126 The 2017 is just startingJulien Mareschal's Jura project is uncompromising: organic and biodynamic, wild yeast fermentation in large oak and foudres, zero filtering, zero fining, zero added SO2. The 'Terre Du Lias' (Jurassic limestone formation) is 100% Chardonnay from 45 55 year old vines on Lias marl soils. Aged on lees for a full year with complete malolactic fermentation, it carries the oxidative character that defines serious Jura whites: sometimes wild, always honest,