At a glance

Producer

Domaine de la Roche Vive

Region

Jura, France

Grape variety

Trousseau

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30-$45

Tasting profile

Fresh red fruit aromas, earthy notes, light spice, medium tannins with fresh acidity.

Evolution: Will gain tertiary notes of leather, forest floor, and mushroom with bottle age. Tannins will soften and round out.

At peak: Complex bouquet with balanced fruit, earth, and subtle spice, silky tannins, and persistent finish.

Structure

Acidity

High, bright and refreshing typical of Jura Trousseau

Tannins

Moderate to firm, fine-grained

Alcohol

13.5%

Aging potential

10-15 years, can develop complexity with bottle age until around 2033

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2033

Optimal window

2023 to 2035

Current status

Approaching early maturity, fresh and vibrant tannins

Current condition

Youthful with good structure, some tannic grip, requiring some time to soften

The 2019 vintage combined with the Trousseau grape's medium structure and acidity allows for a medium-term aging trajectory. The wine benefits from several years in bottle to integrate tannins and develop complexity without losing freshness.

Food pairing

Pairs well with game birds, roast duck, mushrooms, aged cheeses, and moderately spiced dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

15-17°C / 59-63°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow gentle aeration which softens tannins and reveals aromatic complexity.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Low intervention winemaking, limited chemical inputs, cover crops used for soil health, manual harvesting.

Domaine de la Roche Vive is a smaller Jura estate focusing on traditional, low-impact farming techniques with some sustainable vineyard management practices. While not certified organic or biodynamic, they avoid excessive chemical use and prioritize terroir expression, resulting in a relatively low environmental impact compared to industrial vineyards.