Region: Jura 

Variety: Savagnin

What's in the glass: This wine is more about terroir than variety, as its name reflects. From two lieu dits Aspic and Les Plantées, the soils are a complex mix of black mar(marne) with banks of sandstone, and iridescent green, grey, pink, and white marl from the Triassic period. The vineyards have a southerly and south-westerly exposition and are within the  Côtes du Jura, just outside the boundary of Pupillin.

The wine though, is a Vin de France but its aging followed the same principles as for Vin Jaune. It was topped up for the first year then aged in barrels under a veil of yeast for five years. It was bottled in September 2024.It has no additions and Tony thinks it will happily age for 10 years or more.

His description captures his intent making the wine beautifully. “This cuvée is a true geological interpretation of the Jura vineyards. Produced from iconic plots where black marl and sandstone banks abound, it draws its complexity from a unique soil of iridescent marl dating back to the Triassic period. This Savagnin, patiently aged under a veil, transcends its grape variety to become the messenger of a thousand-year-old subsoil. Oxidative aging emphasizes the straightforward, saline structure provided by the sandstone, creating a masterful balance between aromatic power and mineral tension.” Certified organic.

Farming: Organic 

Vegan Friendly: Yes