# Les Clous (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine De L'Aigle À Deux Têtes
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Savagnin
- **Region:** Jura, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, grapefruit, brioche, butter, hazelnut, almond

## About this wine

Les Clous is a white wine from the Côtes du Jura appellation in France, produced by Domaine De L'Aigle À Deux Têtes. The wine is made exclusively from the Savagnin grape, a variety indigenous to the Jura region. The estate, founded by Henri Le Roy, is situated on vineyard parcels like 'Les Clous,' characterized by rich marl soils and a south-facing exposure. The winemaking approach is inspired by Burgundian methods, with a focus on expressing the unique terroir. The 'Les Clous' cuvée often features the 'Naturé' variant of Savagnin, and sometimes the highly aromatic 'Muscaté' variant, making it a distinctive expression of the Jura.

## Interesting facts

- Savagnin is part of the Traminer family, related to Gewurztraminer.
- The 'Les Clous' vineyard has vines over 100 years old.
- Domaine De L'Aigle À Deux Têtes produces less than 10,000 bottles annually.
- The rare Savagnin Muscate variant is used in some bottlings.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and mineral notes cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its subtle fruit and herbal undertones complement a variety of herbs and earthy ingredients. The barrel fermentation adds a layer of complexity that can stand up to more robust flavors.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Les Clous involves natural fermentation, utilizing indigenous yeasts to initiate the transformation of grape must into wine. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in barrels using the 'ouillé' method, where barrels are regularly topped up to maintain freshness and prevent oxidation. This technique, inspired by Burgundian practices, allows for the integration of subtle oak influences and contributes to the wine's texture and complexity. The estate's commitment to organic viticulture and natural treatments in the vineyard underscores their philosophy of producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Jura.