2022 Domaine des Marnes Blanches Côtes du Jura 'Les Normins' Chardonnay

Les Normins comes from a remarkable site in Vincelles, where 65 year old Chardonnay vines grow in iron rich Gryphaea limestone filled with fossilized oyster shells. This distinctive terroir produces wines of exceptional concentration and finesse.

Pauline and Géraud Fromont founded Domaine de Marnes Blanches in 2006 and have become leading voices in Jura's new generation. Farming organically and harvesting entirely by hand. After spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, the wine spends 34 months aging in neutral oak demi muids without bâtonnage. Extended élevage on the fine lees builds depth while preserving the site's remarkable precision.

Dried orchard fruit, yellow plum, delicate honey, and toasted hazelnut open into a broad, layered palate. Richly textured yet remarkably focused, with a persistent saline edge and a long, mineral driven finish.