Lot presentation

Etoile Domaine de Montbourgeau 2019

The wine

Domaine Montbourgeau maximises the potential of Jura’s emblematic Etoile appellation to produce a supple, mouthwatering white wine, made from Chardonnay grapes mixed with a few bunches of Savagnin. Both these grape varieties thrive on the region's limestone and stony soils. Once the grapes reach optimum ripeness, they are harvested plot by plot, exclusively by hand. The fruit is then sorted and taken to the winery, where it undergoes a traditional, low-intervention winemaking process. Both in the vineyard and the winery, the estate applies the principles of sustainable development at every stage.
This golden yellow coloured wine reveals an intense bouquet, with aromas of almond, chestnut and spices intermingled with subtle hints of green apple. The palate is perfectly balanced by delicious nutty aromas, leading to a persistent, fresh finish.

About the Producer Montbourgeau

The Deriaux family has inherited the expertise passed down through generations, rooted in the domain since the early 20th century. César and Jean-Baptiste Deriaux, the 4th generation of the family to run the estate, following in their mother Nicole’s footsteps, have modernised the winery and now skilfully manage the 11 hectares of vines set amidst meadows and forests.
Their environmentally friendly methods are currently undergoing organic conversion, and the winemaking processes in the winery are natural. With Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, and Trousseau grapes at their disposal, the two winemakers produce characterful wines: topped-up, straw wines, yellow wines, and other crémants. They have been selling their wines all over the world since 2000, flying the flag for the Jura region.
César continues to dream of further developing his property and is contemplating unique parcels near the Montbourgeau estate. Thanks to his skill and grasp of the terroir he is now a new star in the Jura galaxy.