At a glance

Producer

Domaine Labet

Region

Jura, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$35-$55 USD (retail, global average)

Tasting profile

Expressive citrus, white flowers, green apple, mineral undertones; fresh and vibrant, slight salinity; subtle lees nuance.

Evolution: Will gain layers of hazelnut, baked apple, honey and more intense minerality with age (2024+), tertiary complexity likely by 2025-2027.

At peak: Supple, creamy mid-palate, with heightened mineral and nut notes, seamlessly balanced.

Structure

Acidity

Vivid, high

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Moderate (12.5% typical)

Aging potential

Medium-term (5-8 years from vintage in optimal conditions)

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2023 to 2026

Optimal window

2022 to 2028

Current status

Ready to drink, can benefit from short-term cellaring

Current condition

Youthful, expressive, high freshness; will develop more complexity with short aging

This Jura Chardonnay is made with minimal intervention, showcasing both the region's vibrant acidity and the domaine's terroir-driven character. Peaks in freshness and complexity between 2023 and 2026, with tertiary notes emerging after 2026. Drinking in the next few years captures its lively fruit; aging allows for greater depth.

Food pairing

Grilled trout, roast chicken, Comté cheese, shellfish, creamy mushroom risotto, fresh cheeses.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Low-intervention viticulture (no herbicides/pesticides), wild yeast fermentation, hand-harvested. Vineyard practices focus on soil health, natural biodiversity, native flora retention. Minimal sulfite use in cellar. Packaging is standard glass with recyclable paper labels.

Domaine Labet is a pioneer for sustainable, organic-adjacent farming in the Jura, using ecological practices without synthetic chemicals. They abstain from organic certification but adhere to organic/lutte raisonnée principles. Use of wild yeasts, low intervention, and minimal packaging waste enhance sustainability. While the carbon footprint is low for regional/local consumption, international shipping increases it. Overall, a highly sustainable boutique wine by global standards, but without certified organic/biodynamic status.