Domaine des Marnes Blanches Cotes du Jura Savagnin Les Molates 2023 bis-hidden and notoriously hard-to-find Chenin Blanc

and notoriously hard-to-find Chenin Blanc and Syrah

The tannins are fine but firm

creating wines "stripped to their essence" that reveal the distinct personalities of each site

Nose and palette: very floral

Domaine des Marnes Blanches Cotes du Jura Savagnin Les Molates 2023 bis-hidden and notoriously hard-to-find Chenin BlancSavagnin without the sherry act. Most drinkers meet the Jura's signature white grape in its oxidative, sous voile form nutty, briny, an acquired taste. Les Molates is the opposite: Marnes Blanches raises it ouille, topping up the barrels for 22 months so oxygen never gets a foothold, and what comes out is a bright, high tension white full of pear, citrus and a salty snap. Pauline and Geraud Fromont farm organically and keep the cellar hands off, and