Domaine des Marnes Blanches : Savagnin "Aux Bois" 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Savagnin "Aux Bois" 2023 Domaine des Marnes Blanches

Tasting

Color
This white wine reveals a golden brilliance highlighted by subtle green hues.

Nose
Complex and evolving, the nose opens with aromas of ripe citrus such as lemon and orange zest, mingled with dried fruits like mirabelle plum and prune. With aeration, it reveals notes of buttery pastry, fresh bread crust, coconut powder, and financier cake, underscored by a saline minerality reminiscent of sea spray, along with subtle smoky, spicy, and hawthorn touches.

Palate
The attack is crystalline and lively, carried by lovely acidity. The palate offers a dense and structured texture, expressing flavors of yellow fruits. The mid-palate is marked by a saline and mineral dimension reminiscent of wet stone and flint. The finish, savory and mouthwatering, lingers on refreshing notes of menthol and eucalyptus.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs ideally with characterful aged cheeses such as Gouda or cumin-spiced Tomme. It also beautifully complements poultry in creamy mushroom sauce, spicy Asian curry dishes, as well as roasted noble fish such as turbot or pikeperch served with a butter sauce.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate the Savagnin "Aux Bois" 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 11 and 12°C. This wine has an aging potential of several years, allowing it to develop delicious notes of honey, toasted hazelnut, and spice.

The purity and minerality of a great white wine from the Jura

The estate

Founded in 2008, Domaine des Marnes Blanches is located in Sainte-Agnès, in the heart of the Jura. Led by Pauline and Géraud Fromont, two passionate winemakers, the estate now spans approximately sixteen hectares. The domaine stands out for its environmentally respectful approach, certified organic, and its integration of biodynamic practices. The current owners favor minimal intervention in the cellar and the preservation of old vines to fully express the authenticity of their terroirs. This meticulous work now positions the estate as a rising reference in its region.

The vineyard

Hailing from the Côtes du Jura appellation, this cuvée comes from the "Aux Bois" lieu-dit located in the commune of Vincelles. Planted in 2014 from a massale selection, the vines benefit from full southern exposure. The terroir consists of a complex geological mosaic combining gray marls, which bring density, with limestone scree rich in marine fossils, ensuring lovely acidity and a distinctive minerality.

The vintage

The year 2023 was marked by variable weather conditions. The region's cool continental climate interacted with specific weather events during the crucial phases of flowering, veraison, and ripening, resulting in grapes of great quality and fine expression.

Winemaking and aging

The harvest is done by hand. The whole bunches are gently pressed to preserve the aromas, before fermentation carried out by native yeasts. The Savagnin "Aux Bois" 2023 is aged for twenty-two months in 300-liter oak barrels aged eight to ten years, thus avoiding any marking from new wood. Vinification is carried out on a parcel-by-parcel basis.

Grape variety

Savagnin (100%). An emblematic and historic grape variety of the Jura vineyards, Savagnin is renowned for its ability to convey the nuances of its terroir with great purity, offering here an ouillé expression of remarkable freshness.