At a glance

Producer

Domaine de la Tournelle

Region

Arbois, Jura, France

Grape variety

Savagnin

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30-$50

Tasting profile

Fresh green apple, lemon zest, delicate nuttiness, and slight saline minerality

Evolution: Develops rich oxidative notes like walnuts, bruised apple, dried herbs, and beeswax with age

At peak: Complex, layered palate with intense umami, savory complexity, and refined acidity

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

Low (typical for white Savagnin)

Alcohol

Around 13-13.5%

Aging potential

20+ years due to thick-skinned Savagnin grape and oxidative style

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2035

Optimal window

2020 to 2035

Current status

Drinking well now, with excellent aging potential

Current condition

Vibrant citrus and nutty aromas with fresh acidity and complex flinty minerality

The 2019 vintage in Jura was ripe and well-balanced, with ideal conditions for Savagnin's oxidative aging process. Wine’s robust acidity and structure support long-term aging and gradual development of complex tertiary aromas.

Food pairing

Pairs beautifully with Comté cheese, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, and seafood with beurre blanc sauces.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Biodynamic principles partially applied; manual harvesting; minimal chemical use; use of natural yeast fermentations

Domaine de la Tournelle holds organic certification and implements sustainable viticulture techniques focused on soil health and biodiversity. Use of natural fermentations minimizes additives. While local production in Jura minimizes transport emissions domestically, exports increase carbon footprint abroad.