This Jura Chardonnay originates from vines over 40 years old, planted on the Trouillots terroir, composed of Lias Gryphaea limestone and clay. Cultivated organically since 2014, it is harvested manually and then directly pressed. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in topped-up barrels. The wine is neither filtered nor sulfited.
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2 to 5 years
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Domaine Morel
The estate is located in Poligny (39800, Jura), within one of Jura's historic wine-growing regions. It is a family estate that Valentin Morel took over in 2014, following legal studies and an initial professional career outside the wine industry. Under his guidance, the estate was rebranded Les Pieds sur Terre, a name that reflects his philosophy of natural viticulture and respect for the terroir. The vines had been organically farmed by his father Jean-Luc since 1999 and subsequently transitioned to more assertive biodynamic practices under Valentin's stewardship.
The estate covers approximately 6 to 7.5 hectares of vines planted on marl and limestone soils around Poligny, within the AOC Côtes du Jura. The cultivated grape varieties are typically Jurassian: Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir; Valentin also experiments with hybrid varieties to adapt to climate change. The viticulture emphasizes the life of the ... Read more
