Fumey-Chatelain - Savagnin 'Sous Voile' 2019 (750ml)
Price: $79.99
| Producer | Fumey-Chatelain |
| Country | France |
| Region | Jura |
| Varietal | Savagnin |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 204035 |
| 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.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2019 Savagnin Sous Voile from old vines, mostly from the Montigny hill on blue marl soils, though it also comes from different plots in different lieux-dits on marl soils. It aged for 36 months under a veil of flor yeasts in 228-liter oak barrels. In 2018, they had a larger crop and did two bottlings, but there's only one bottling of the 2019. It's classical Savagnin with flor, with notes of spices, nuts and a rich texture, with density and 14.5% alcohol. It's tasty and persistent, clean and balanced, with a dry, almost salty finish.
