Domaine Labet Cotes du Jura Savagnin Elevage Long En Chalasse 2018 CS20230713 with searing acidity and uncommon

with searing acidity and uncommon depth

the rolling eastern edge of Lodi

the unique challenges of Atlantic island viticulture

Grilled notes and flavours of almond paste

and ferments it naturally in old Fuder

Domaine Labet Cotes du Jura Savagnin Elevage Long En Chalasse 2018 CS20230713 with searing acidity and uncommonSavagnin is the Jura's great native white grape, and this is Domaine Labet's En Chalasse parcel given an extended aging (elevage long). The fruit comes off old vines, farmed organically, and the long time in barrel builds serious texture and depth while keeping the wine fresh rather than overtly oxidative. Bigger and bolder than Labet's Chardonnays, it shows ripe fruit, savory complexity, and a saline cut. This is mature now and drinking in a lovely