Fumey-Chatelain - Arbois Pinot Noir "Aux Melinaux" 2022 (750ml)
Price: $59.99
| Producer | Fumey-Chatelain |
| Country | France |
| Region | Jura |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 204036 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Fumey-Chatelain Description
As a new generation begins to emerge, one name consistently heralded is Marin Fumey, who, not coincidentally, is a cousin of Stéphane Tissot. Marin works out of his family domaine, Fumey-Chatelain, which was founded by his parents, Adeline Fumey and Raphaël Chatelain, in 1986. Located in the heart of the Jura wine region, Domaine Fumey-Chatelain comprises 17 hectares of various parcels within the village of Montigny-lès-Arsures and neighboring villages.
Fumey-Chatelain practices organic viticulture, emphasizing minimal intervention and respect for the environment. Cover crops are planted between the rows to enhance soil health and biodiversity. Hand-harvesting ensures the careful selection of grapes, maintaining their integrity and quality. Marin’s approach to viticulture is meticulous, with a keen focus on understanding the unique characteristics of each vineyard plot and adapting practices to suit their specific needs.
Marin Fumey’s winemaking philosophy combines tradition with a modern touch. In the cellar, natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts is favored to reflect the true expression of the terroir. For white wines, such as the region’s iconic Savagnin and Chardonnay, fermentation occurs in old oak barrels to allow subtle oxygenation without imparting dominant oak flavors. These wines undergo extended aging on lees to enhance texture and complexity.
Red wines, including the notable Trousseau and Poulsard, undergo traditional fermentation in open-top vats with gentle extraction techniques like punch-downs and pump-overs. Maceration periods are carefully monitored to balance tannin extraction and fruit expression. After fermentation, the wines are aged in a combination of old oak barrels and stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness while developing depth and structure.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
The 2022 Aux Melinots Pinot Noir feels quite ripe, with notes of ripe berries and decayed flowers, some earthiness and abundant tannins. The full clusters fermented with a maceration of 30 days, and the wine matured in 228-liter barrels for one year. Despite everything, the wine is only 13% alcohol, but the sensation is of higher ripeness. It tastes a little warmer and ripe.
