VDF Vertu

La Bouchaude
Tucked away in the Jura, this small domaine farms its vines with real care — low yields, hand-picking and a light touch in the cellar. The grapes come from limestone and marl soils that give the wine its tension and chalky bite. Vinified without fuss, aged quietly and bottled with minimal intervention, it keeps a lovely freshness: think citrus zest, white flowers, a hint of hazelnut and a saline finish that makes you reach for another sip. Pour it slightly chilled with Comté, roast chicken or river fish. If you've never explored Jura whites, this is a brilliant place to start.
35.70 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

10 in stock

Wine name: VDF Vertu

Vintage: 2022

Producer: La Bouchaude

Grape varieties: Chardonnay and Savagnin (roughly 70% Chardonnay, 30% Savagnin depending on the vintage)

Region: Jura, eastern France

Appellation: Vin de France

Type of vinification: Hand-harvested grapes, direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, ageing in old oak barrels, no fining, no filtration, minimal or zero added sulphur

Maceration: None, whole-cluster pressing straight after picking

Colour: Bright golden yellow with light green reflections

Bouquet: Yellow apple, ripe pear, citrus zest, crushed hazelnut and a touch of white flowers with a discreet curry-like note from the Savagnin

Palate: Dry and taut, saline mid-palate, flavours of orchard fruit, almond and lemon, firm mineral backbone and a long, slightly oxidative finish

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.

Soils: Blue and grey Liassic marls with limestone scree

Farming: Organic practices, worked by hand, natural approach in the cellar

Ageing potential: 5 to 8 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Comté cheese, poultry in cream sauce, trout, morel mushrooms, hard cheeses and Asian-spiced dishes

Serving temperature: 11 to 13 °C