Fumey-Chatelain - Arbois - Chardonnay - White - 2022

Wine:

A remarkable balance of liveliness and indulgence, the 2022 White Arbois Chardonnay, aged in barrels, combines minerality, tension, and freshness with richly expressive fruit. Notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, white flowers, and a hint of anise blend into a structure that is both rounded and finely chiseled, with impressive length. A benchmark Chardonnay grown on clay-limestone soils.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Pressed 100% whole grapes in a pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts and aged for 12 months on fine lees 75% in barrels and foudres and 25% in stainless-steel vats, then 6 months in stainless-steel vats. Production of 18,000 bottles.
Localities: Gaillard, Les Loges, La Bouthière, La Vasée, Le Clouzot, Fertans (Montigny), la Teppes aux loups, la Besivette (Arbois). Jura clay, limestone and marl soils. Vines planted between 1953 and 2018 and cultivated organically, undergoing certification since 2020.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, cheese gougères, pike quenelles with crayfish sauce, salmon en croûte, fish terrine, Comté cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and beyond for enthusiasts.

An artisanal estate in Montigny-lès-Arsures, near the gateway to Arbois, Domaine Fumey-Chatelain has become a favorite among Jura wine lovers, celebrated for its captivating cuvées that naturally and elegantly express the essence of Arbois.

Now managed by Marin Fumey, the son, and cultivated organically, the vineyard is making great strides, earning a well-deserved place in the RVF Guide this year. It has been recognized for its wines that offer a delightful sense of clarity and joy, crafted from ripe, noble-quality grapes."