Domaine Pierre Richard Côtes du Jura, ‘TROUSSEAU‘ 2019
This pure Trousseau captures that sweet spot of freshness with some depth. Not to mention a stylish sense of terroir. Made from 29 year old vines grown in limestone soils in the Côtes du Jura. It's light enough to be served chilled, but has a lively character to it. Tasting it is an explosion of fresh, punchy alpine berries atop mossy earth. A good acidity keeps it smooth and food complimentary. Hearty sausages and roasted fare work wonderfully here. Ideal cheese pairings would be Gruyere and Comte.It is a wine that seems right all year round. It immediately brings to mind the comforting coolness of Spring and Autumn. However, you could just as well enjoy a chilled glass on a hot evening over light fare or on the coldest night of the year with a wintry feast.
The estate has its roots beginning in 1919 when Xavier Richard purchased the adjacent properties from his neighbors, but it wasn't until his son Jean Richard took over did they begin concentrating on wine. In fact, by 1947 the domaine cultivated a local reputation in the area for its wines and by 1976, Pierre Richard continued the family tradition extending the property to Mantry where a former hill of vines has been reclaimed. Situated in the heart of the Jura, between Seille River and Lons le Saunier, the soils are perfect for white wine making and the vineyard plots have names that reflect on their past uses: "Les Charmes", "La Croix du Gyps" ... etc. But the domaine is small, encompassing only 9 hectares between the communes of Le Vernois, Voiteur and Mantry. After studying viticulture and oenology at Beaune, taking jobs in vineyards of St. Emilion and Cotes de Provence, Vincent returned to take over the family domaine in 2009 and follows in a long tradition of organic practices in the making of his wines.
This pure Trousseau captures that sweet spot of freshness with some depth. Not to mention a stylish sense of terroir. Made from 29 year old vines grown in limestone soils in the Côtes du Jura. It's light enough to be served chilled, but has a lively character to it. Tasting it is an explosion of fresh, punchy alpine berries atop mossy earth. A good acidity keeps it smooth and food complimentary. Hearty sausages and roasted fare work wonderfully here. Ideal cheese pairings would be Gruyere and Comte.It is a wine that seems right all year round. It immediately brings to mind the comforting coolness of Spring and Autumn. However, you could just as well enjoy a chilled glass on a hot evening over light fare or on the coldest night of the year with a wintry feast.
The estate has its roots beginning in 1919 when Xavier Richard purchased the adjacent properties from his neighbors, but it wasn't until his son Jean Richard took over did they begin concentrating on wine. In fact, by 1947 the domaine cultivated a local reputation in the area for its wines and by 1976, Pierre Richard continued the family tradition extending the property to Mantry where a former hill of vines has been reclaimed. Situated in the heart of the Jura, between Seille River and Lons le Saunier, the soils are perfect for white wine making and the vineyard plots have names that reflect on their past uses: "Les Charmes", "La Croix du Gyps" ... etc. But the domaine is small, encompassing only 9 hectares between the communes of Le Vernois, Voiteur and Mantry. After studying viticulture and oenology at Beaune, taking jobs in vineyards of St. Emilion and Cotes de Provence, Vincent returned to take over the family domaine in 2009 and follows in a long tradition of organic practices in the making of his wines.
This pure Trousseau captures that sweet spot of freshness with some depth. Not to mention a stylish sense of terroir. Made from 29 year old vines grown in limestone soils in the Côtes du Jura. It's light enough to be served chilled, but has a lively character to it. Tasting it is an explosion of fresh, punchy alpine berries atop mossy earth. A good acidity keeps it smooth and food complimentary. Hearty sausages and roasted fare work wonderfully here. Ideal cheese pairings would be Gruyere and Comte.It is a wine that seems right all year round. It immediately brings to mind the comforting coolness of Spring and Autumn. However, you could just as well enjoy a chilled glass on a hot evening over light fare or on the coldest night of the year with a wintry feast.
The estate has its roots beginning in 1919 when Xavier Richard purchased the adjacent properties from his neighbors, but it wasn't until his son Jean Richard took over did they begin concentrating on wine. In fact, by 1947 the domaine cultivated a local reputation in the area for its wines and by 1976, Pierre Richard continued the family tradition extending the property to Mantry where a former hill of vines has been reclaimed. Situated in the heart of the Jura, between Seille River and Lons le Saunier, the soils are perfect for white wine making and the vineyard plots have names that reflect on their past uses: "Les Charmes", "La Croix du Gyps" ... etc. But the domaine is small, encompassing only 9 hectares between the communes of Le Vernois, Voiteur and Mantry. After studying viticulture and oenology at Beaune, taking jobs in vineyards of St. Emilion and Cotes de Provence, Vincent returned to take over the family domaine in 2009 and follows in a long tradition of organic practices in the making of his wines.