Overnoy is a name you’re likely to know if you’ve heard anything about the Jura. This estate was formerly owned by Guillaume’s father after he took over a family farm in 1980. The polyculture farm was quickly turned into a vineyard with the purchase of several parcels.
Guillaume Overnoy decided to return to the family estate in 2013, where he took it upon himself to convert the six hectares of land to organics. Chardonnay and Savagnin are grown to make white wine, and Trousseau, Pinot Noir, and Poulsard for the reds, all of which enjoy variety of terroirs. Guillaume also makes single-parcel cuvées. In terms of vinification, this vintner excels, using only a tiny dose of sulphur, setting off fermentation with native yeasts, and maturing the wine at length in casks. The resulting cuvée are sought for their purity, fruitiness, and tautness. One thing is sure, this wine maker has talent to spare and he’s a rising star to be watched very closely.

The Côtes-du-Jura appellation extends over 600 hectares across more than 100 villages and produces wines which are full-bodied, generous, and fruity. The vines grow on limestone, blue marl, and clay soil. These delectable orange wines come from a small limestone-soil plot planted in 2015 from a mass selection of Chardonnay Muscaté vines. Once harvested, the grapes macerate for 20 days before being gently pressed. Finally, the wine is matured for 22 months in casks, then bottled without filtering.
The intense golden colour shimmers with glints of orange and opens with an expressive nose highlighted by aromas of roasted nuts and orange peel. The generous and full-bodied palate reveals a beautiful balance between a subtle acidity and substance. This cuvée is well-suited for cellaring.