A small-batch white from the Jura, crafted by Jean-François Essler, a grower who works his vines by hand and lets the place speak for itself. The marl and limestone soils here give wines with real tension: think crisp orchard fruit, a touch of citrus zest and that gentle saline lift the region does so well. Fermentation is slow and natural, with minimal intervention in the cellar, so you get purity rather than polish. Pour it chilled alongside goat's cheese, trout or a simple roast chicken. Honest, lively and easy to love — exactly the kind of bottle you'll want to share.
38.08 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

10 in stock

Wine name: VDF Cabane

Vintage: 2025

Producer: Jean-François Essler

Grape varieties: Chardonnay 100%

Region: Jura, France

Appellation: Vin de France

Type of vinification: Natural winemaking, hand-harvested whole bunches, direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in old oak barrels, ageing on fine lees with minimal or no added sulphur, unfined and unfiltered

Maceration: None, direct pressing with a few hours of pre-press skin contact

Colour: Pale gold with green reflections, slightly hazy

Bouquet: White peach, lemon zest, orchard blossom, crushed stone and a light touch of hazelnut

Palate: Fresh and tense, saline, with a juicy citrus core, fine chalky texture and a long mineral finish

Alcohol content: 12% vol.

Soils: Grey and blue Jurassic marls with limestone scree

Farming: Organic practices, ploughed soils, no synthetic inputs

Ageing potential: 5 to 8 years

Food pairing: Comté cheese, free-range poultry in cream sauce, river trout, scallops, mushroom risotto

Serving temperature: 10-12 °C