Domaine Grand Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2017

Domaine Grand was founded in 1692 and today is in the capable hands of Nathalie and Emmanuel Grand, who have been behind the move towards organics. Their wines are towards the richer and more oxidative end of the scale – broad and rich, yet always controlled, plus a superb fizz and an excellent red. They make 19 wines in total from 9.5 hectares and are considered to be one of the most exciting up-and-coming Jura estates. This wine is aged in 2-3 year old barrels with batonnage, without either topping up or sulphur additions. Impressive; very typical Jura nose with dried stonefruit, preserved lemon, nuts and burnt butter. Rich, intense and long - a lovely cut of saline acidity.