2022 Les Dolomies Bordel c'est Bon Trousseau

WINEMAKER: Céline Gormally
REGION: Jura, FR
VARIETY: Trousseau
VITICULTURE: Organic/Biodynamic

Very pretty and floral trousseau from Les Dolomies with no shortage of depth. Taken mainly from their vineyards in Passenans above Les Boutonnieres vineyard. Natural fermentation in stainless steel then élevage in old burgundy barrels for 10 months. Very small amount of bottles made each year. The faces on the 3 labels are a local Passenans resident that recently passed away and the name of the cuvee was his favourite saying when drinking wine.

"Leaps from the glass, some VA lifting the florals with dark cherry and savoury spices. Some licorice root and brush add complexity. Autumnal with a fine tannin structure and juicy acidity. Lively Trousseau that drinks really well now." - Greg Murphy, importer

Céline Gormally, who created her domain in 2008, lives by the saying from Saint Exupery “The earth is not ours; but lent to us by our children.” This rings true in all facets of how she manages her land. A woman with a spring in her step, she manages around 5ha of vines with the help of her husband Steve. The fields, as she calls them, are maintained without herbicides or pesticides. Using biodynamic principles and compost as fertilizer she eschews mechanised methods and distributes it all with donkeys between the vines. As former vice president and current member of ‘Le Nez Dans Le Vert’, she is committed to the organic lifestyle.

Les Dolomies takes its name from the magnesium limestone found in the area. The iridescent marls and limestone outcrops can be found extensively throughout the vineyards. They are one of the best geological soils for Jura grape varieties with their ability to disintegrate, allowing good penetration of the root network and make for an excellent water tank.