# Domaine des Carlines Trémoulette Chardonnay (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine des Carlines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Jura, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €30
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** elderflower, green apple, lemon, apricot, quince, butter, hazelnut, vanilla, cream, stone

## About this wine

Domaine des Carlines Trémoulette Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from the Côtes du Jura appellation in France. Established in 2015 by Patrick and Sophie Ligeron, Domaine des Carlines is situated in Ménétru-Le-Vignoble, with vineyards also in Château-Châlon. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, aiming to showcase the diversity of Jura's terroirs. This particular Chardonnay is distinguished by its Jura origin and the producer's commitment to expressing regional typicity.

## Interesting facts

- Jura wines often have a 'flinty' or 'gunpowder' character.
- Domaine des Carlines is committed to sustainable viticulture.
- The estate includes vines in the prestigious Château-Châlon appellation.
- The wine is aged in old Burgundy barrels, not new oak.

## Food pairing

The wine's richness and full body can stand up to more substantial dishes. Its acidity cuts through creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its subtle nutty and mineral notes complement aged cheeses and earthy flavors.

## Wine making process

The Domaine des Carlines Trémoulette Chardonnay undergoes spontaneous fermentation, utilizing native yeasts to capture the essence of its origin. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 to 15 months in old Burgundy barrels. This aging process, specifically using previously used oak, is a key technique that shapes the wine's texture and complexity without the overt influence of new wood. The producer's philosophy centers on expressing the unique terroirs of the Jura region through careful vineyard management and winemaking.