At a glance

Producer

Domaine des Marnes Blanches

Region

Jura, France

Grape variety

Trousseau

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

€25-€40

Tasting profile

Fresh red berry fruits, herbal notes, hints of earth and spice, light peppery character

Evolution: Development of tertiary notes such as forest floor, leather, and game with bottle age

At peak: Balanced earthiness with integrated fruit and silky tannins enhancing complexity

Structure

Acidity

High acidity typical of Jura Trousseau

Tannins

Medium, fine-grained and slightly rustic

Alcohol

Approximately 12.5% ABV

Aging potential

8-10 years, given quality and 2022 vintage conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2030

Optimal window

2024 to 2032

Current status

Approaching drinkability

Current condition

Youthful with vibrant acidity and tannin structure; needs some bottle age to develop complexity

The 2022 vintage in Jura was warm and favorable for ripening Trousseau grapes, producing wines with good concentration and balanced acidity. The wine requires some bottle development to mellow tannins and integrate aromatic compounds, peaking in mid to late 2020s.

Food pairing

Pairs well with charcuterie, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, game birds, and aged cheeses such as Comté or Morbier.

Serving

Serving temperature

14-16°C / 57-61°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — To soften tannins and express aromatic complexity

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Minimal intervention winemaking common in Jura; hand-harvesting; efforts to reduce chemical inputs; traditional natural cork closures

Domaine des Marnes Blanches, typical of Jura producers focusing on terroir expression, tends to adopt environmentally considerate farming practices without extensive certifications. Smaller production scale and local retail reduce carbon footprint relative to large-scale mass-market wines.