# Côtes du Jura Chardonnay (2023)

- **Producer:** Fruitière Vinicole D'Arbois
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Chardonnay
- **Region:** Jura, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, herbs, yellow apple, beeswax, nuts, smoky minerality

## About this wine

The Côtes du Jura Chardonnay from Fruitière Vinicole d'Arbois is a white wine from the Jura region of France, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The wine is produced by Fruitière Vinicole d'Arbois, one of the oldest wine cooperatives in France, founded in 1906. This cooperative played a key role in establishing the Arbois appellation, which received France's first AOC classification in 1936. The grapes are grown in the Côtes du Jura appellation, known for its clay-limestone marl soils. The 2023 vintage experienced good grape quality despite challenges, reflecting the growers' efforts. The cooperative comprises around 100 members cultivating approximately 250 hectares and is headquartered at Château Béthanie.

## Interesting facts

- The cooperative was instrumental in Arbois receiving France's very first AOC classification in 1936.
- Founded in 1906, it's one of the oldest wine cooperatives in France.
- The cooperative's headquarters are located at the historic Château Béthanie in Arbois.

## Food pairing

The wine's fresh acidity and subtle minerality cut through the richness of creamy sauces and complement the delicate flavors of seafood and poultry. Notes of yellow apple and nuts in the wine harmonize with roasted dishes and aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

The Côtes du Jura Chardonnay is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. A portion of the wine (10%) undergoes aging in French oak barrels for eight months, while the majority (90%) is matured in steel tanks. This dual approach aims to balance the wine's structure and complexity with its fresh fruit characteristics. The cooperative employs environmentally friendly viticulture and integrated farming practices, including mechanical soil management, plot grassing, and the use of organic fertilizers, reflecting a commitment to sustainable production.