Vin de France Interlope Alexandre Plassat 2024

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Vin de France Interlope Alexandre Plassat 2024

The wine

Mainly located in Montain and Quintiny, the vines grow on a mosaic of grey marl, clay and Bajocian limestone, a diversity of soils that encourages the full expression of the region’s traditional grape varieties. Interlope is a delightful cuvée crafted according to the principles of natural viticulture. After manual harvests, the grapes undergo a period of skin maceration, promoting the gentle extraction of aromas and fine tannins. Maturation is carried out with care over several months to preserve the purity of the fruit and the true character of the terroir.
The wine offers an intense ruby-red hue, both bright and clear, promising an expressive bouquet. The nose is vibrant, opening on fresh red fruit notes of cherry and raspberry lifted by delicate floral notes and a hint of spice. The palate is lively and crisp, supported by a fine natural acidity and supple tannins, leading to a lightly spiced, beautifully persistent finish.

Domaine Alexandre Plassat has become one of the jewels of the Jura wine landscape. After honing his skills alongside the iconic Jean-François Ganevat?, a key figure in the natural wine revival of the region, Alexandre decided to strike out on his own, cultivating just over one hectare. From the outset, he asserted a singular vision of winemaking: an artisanal approach that respects nature, with the guiding principle of allowing the grape to express its origin freely.
A lover of all things living, Alexandre Plassat primarily grows Chardonnay, paying meticulous attention to soil health and surrounding biodiversity. Each vine is tended with careful manual work, far removed from standardised practices. The aim is clear: to preserve the vine’s natural balance and encourage the purest expression possible, without constraint or excess.
This philosophy extends into the winery. Vinifications are natural, without inputs, fining, filtration, or added sulphur. Alexandre simply supports his wines, giving them the time they need to develop, stabilise, and reveal the complexity of their aromas. His cuvées are lively and vibrant, characterised by a lovely freshness and aromatic profiles that range from fruity and floral to subtly oxidative, depending on the vintage.
Production remains extremely rare and sought-after, which only heightens the curiosity of lovers of clean, non-standardised wines. Each bottle from Alexandre Plassat is a true love letter to the Jura, its grape varieties, its terroir, and a sincere, free-spirited viticulture. The growing success of his cuvées places him firmly among the winemakers to watch in the coming years.