Domaine de Saint-Pierre - Arbois Rouge "Trousseau" 2023

The most delicate Trousseau we have ever had in the glass, hangs as light as a feather on the tongue and is simply fun.

The Jura region is one of France's smallest wine regions comprising just 2,500 hectares. Despite its size however, it has grown a steadfast reputation for the sheer quality of its wines. Fabrice Dodane, owner of Domaine de Saint Pierre is part of a small group of discerning producers, which includes Jean-Francois Ganevat, who push the boundaries, making stunning, profound and complex wines.

With only 10.8% vol. alcohol, it's a real flyweight and this lightness appears extremely delicate and almost a bit thin at the beginning, but with air the Trousseau develops steadily, the tannin remains extremely delicate, but a light spice and delicate berry fruit gives it more and more length, mint and cherry, almond and lemon zest. The most delicate Trousseau we have ever had in the glass, hangs as light as a feather on the tongue and is simply fun. 100% Trousseau

Technical notes

At Domaine de Saint Pierre, the grapes are treated with the greatest care, farmed organically and using biodynamic practices. The very low yields achieved through rigorous vineyard management and are testament to the high quality of the wine. The grapes are sorted and only the healthiest grapes make it to the press. From harvest to bottling, Fabrice isn’t adding any inputs to the must or wine. Therefore, the wines don’t have any sulphur added. Once the grapes are pressed, the must is pumped into an oak vat. Once the fermentation is done, the wine is raked and returned to the oak vat to undergo its second fermentation and maturation for 13 months. The wine is then bottled without clarification or filtration.

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