Lot presentation

Côtes du Jura Chardonnay L'Hôpital Nicolas Jacob 2019

The wine

The estate is resolutely committed to a natural approach to showcase the best terroirs of the Jura in its wines. The parcels are cultivated one after the other following organic and biodynamic methods without any chemical fertilisers or weedkillers. The estate adopts this rigorous approach to ensure that the finest nuances of the terroir are reflected in each of its cuvées. In the winery, the harvested fruit is sorted and vinified in the most natural way possible, with natural fermentation triggered by native yeasts and no added sulphur. The wine is then matured for long periods before bottling.
The go-den yellow colour is accentuated by an exquisite bouquet of delicate floral fragrances complemented by a mineral undertone. On the palate, incomparable freshness culminates in a long, intense flavoursome finish. This cuvée can easily be cellared for several years.

About the Producer Nicolas Jacob

A native from the Jura, Nicolas Jacob first worked with organic vegetable growers before turning to wine, training in organic viticulture and oenology at Montmorot. He learned his craft under some of the best, starting at Domaine Macle and then with Jean-François Ganevat, where he spent several years. By 2015, he was ready to strike out on his own and bought a single hectare vineyard planted with Chardonnay, Savagnin and Pinot Noir, in the heart of the beautiful L’Étoile appellation. Like his mentor, Jacob has always favoured a natural approach: the vines are certified organic, fermentations are spontaneous, ageing tends to be long, and sulphur is used sparingly, if at all. The winemaker showcases the southern Jura’s diverse terroirs by vinifying plot by plot and crafting an array of micro-cuvées. This is even more true since 2019, when the estate expanded with the purchase of a winery and additional plots, reaching a total of six hectares?–?mostly planted with Chardonnay and Savagnin, alongside classic Jura varieties such as Poulsard and Trousseau complementing the range. A producer to follow closely.