Fumey-Chatelain - Arbois - Savagnin Ouillé - White - 2022

Wine:

From young vines grown on marl soils, fermented and aged in barrels, the 2022 White Arbois Savagnin Ouillé presents with precision, featuring sharp acidity and a noticeable salinity. The harvest’s excellent ripeness reveals aromas of acacia flowers, lemon, and bitter almond. The mouthwatering finish is perfect, making it an irresistible match for seafood or fish.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Whole grapes pressed in a pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, followed by 12 months' ageing on fine lees, with topping-up, 70% in 500-liter barrels and 30% in foudres, then 6 months in enamelled steel and stainless steel tanks. Production of 10,000 bottles.
Localities: La Vasée, en Longchamps, Sauvagny, la Bouthière (Montigny), la Teppes aux loups (Arbois). Lias marl soils. Vines planted between 2007 and 2019, organically grown and undergoing certification since 2020.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood, shellfish, fish, Bresse poultry in cream sauce, mature 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."