At a glance

Producer

Nicolas Jacob

Region

Côtes du Jura, Jura, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

€34-€50 (Europe); $40-$65 (US import)

Tasting profile

Citrus, green apple, saline minerality, hazelnut, subtle barrel notes; notable energy and linearity.

Evolution: Over next 2-3 years: mouthfeel rounds, toast and nut complexity increases, tertiary honey/wax notes emerge if aged further.

At peak: Best balance of freshness/complexity between 2025-2027; after, more nutty/oxidative Jura qualities can emerge.

Structure

Acidity

High (signature Jura tension)

Tannins

None (white wine, small phenolic grip)

Alcohol

Moderate (typically 12.5%-13%)

Aging potential

5-8 years; best 2024-2028, possible evolution to 2030 in ideal storage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2027

Optimal window

2024 to 2028

Current status

Drinking well but will improve

Current condition

Fresh, vibrant, and youthfully precise; starting to show emerging complexity

The wine’s classic Jura acidity and precise fruit will integrate with lees and mineral notes, delivering optimal balance and complexity in 2-4 more years, after which it evolves more tertiary characteristics typical of the region.

Food pairing

Comté cheese, roast chicken, veal in cream, simple freshwater fish, walnut salads, light mushroom dishes.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Hand-harvested; extensive cover cropping; minimal intervention in cellar (native yeast, low sulfur); solar energy used at domaine; lightweight bottles; composting and extensive biodiversity in vineyards.

Nicolas Jacob is one of Jura’s leaders in eco-conscious production: vineyards are certified organic, farmed using many biodynamic methods (though not fully certified); energy is partially sourced from renewables; heavy focus on biodiversity and minimal synthetic input. Small estate size keeps emissions low, and packaging is eco-friendly. Global carbon impact is increased if air-shipped, but overall, this wine’s production is among the most sustainable in France.