2018 Domaine Ganevat Côtes du Jura Chardonnay "Fortbeau", Jura, France

Born and raised in Champagne

Fresh acidity and finely-grained tannins provide structure and elegance

Their 150+ year history is dotted with groundbreaking initiatives and royal accreditation

the eager and talented Kevin Fontaine oversees the vineyards and the cellars

the wine spends 21 months in French Oak barrels - 75% new

Aged in large wooden vats for a minimum of 30 months

the nights are bitterly cold

Alessandra

these lands were gradually made into vineyards as they changed hands a number of times until

Five solid years on the lees imbues the wine with sumptuous depth

is based on a huge plan to restructure the vineyard and to build a new

or the good ‘ole medieval siege