Arbois Trousseau Les Corvees Touraize 2015
Ripe strawberry and earthy notes on the nose. Rich strawberry, violet, pink pepper. Juicy at first, then a long dry finish
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Arbois Trousseau Les Corvees Touraize 2015
From Domaine de la Touraize is a truly captivating wine that embodies the essence of the Jura region. The first sip reveals a rich tapestry of flavors, starting with an intense burst of blackberry and dark cherry, offering a luscious and opulent fruit profile. As these dark fruit notes dance on the palate, they are beautifully complemented by subtle hints of roasted coffee beans, adding a layer of complexity with their earthy and slightly bitter nuances.
The intrigue continues with a delicate touch of licorice, which introduces a sweet and mildly spicy undertone, enhancing the wine’s depth and character. A refreshing zest of orange peel intersperses, providing a bright and citrusy lift that balances the richness of the fruit and the earthiness of the coffee.
The wine’s medium body and refined tannins contribute to a smooth and elegant texture, making each sip a seamless experience. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of black fruits and a whisper of spice, inviting you to savor every moment.
This wine’s ability to marry such diverse flavors in a harmonious way makes it incredibly versatile when it comes to food pairings. Whether you’re enjoying it with a charcuterie board, a hearty beef stew, or a selection of aged cheeses, the Arbois Trousseau Les Corvees Touraize 2015 is sure to elevate your dining experience.
The Arbois Trousseau Les Corvees Touraize 2015 is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the dedication of Domaine de la Touraize to producing exceptional wines. The vineyard, located in the southwest-facing hillside of Arbois, benefits from gravelly soils over marl, which are ideal for the Trousseau grape variety. The vines, aged between 20 to 45 years, are carefully managed using organic farming practices, including cane pruning, disbudding, and ploughing between rows to maintain soil health.
The grapes are hand-picked and undergo a gentle destemming and light crushing process. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeast, with a cold pre-fermentation maceration for two days followed by a 30-day maceration on the skins. This delicate extraction process ensures the wine retains its supple and lithe character.
Aging is split between 600-liter wooden barrels (demi-muids) and stainless steel vats, with half the blend spending nine months in each. This combination of aging methods contributes to the wine’s subtle balance and complexity. Before bottling, the wines are blended, and a minimal amount of sulfur dioxide (20 ml/hl) is added for preservation.
The wine is then bottled on a clear day with no wind, ensuring optimal conditions for preserving its quality. The final product is a testament to the careful craftsmanship and respect for tradition that defines Domaine Touraize
La Touraize was the named-place that already belonged to my family in 1704. It was my grandfather’s last vineyard with which my father began his career as a winegrower.
In 1985, I decided to join my father and like him, I joined the cooperative. I started out with 30 acres of vineyards and the estate has since thrived; I now have 15 ha. In 2009, I decided to leave the cooperative and take the fate of my grapes into my own hands, from the vineyard to the bottle. I sold three ha of vineyards to fund part of my project, including the construction of a vat room in 2011, a cellar in 2014, and a tasting area in spring 2015. In 2016, my wife Héléana, quit her job as a nurse and joined the estate.
Trousseau
The Trousseau grape, also known as Trousseau Noir, Bastardo, and Merenzao, is an old variety of red wine grape with its origins in the Jura region of eastern France.
Trousseau is a grape with a noble lineage, believed to be a descendant of Savagnin and related to Chenin blanc and Sauvignon blanc
In France, Trousseau covers only 5% of the Jura vineyards as it requires more sun than other Jura varieties to ripen
Trousseau wines are characterized by their deep cherry red color, high alcohol content, and sour candy-like acidity
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French wine, steeped in history and tradition, offers a rich tapestry of flavors and styles. Bordeaux’s iconic red blends—Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—create wines with structured tannins and notes of blackcurrant, plum, and cedar. Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay yield velvety reds and crisp whites. Champagne sparkles with toasty brioche and citrus. The Rhône Valley boasts bold Syrah, while Alsace’s Riesling and Gewürztraminer express floral aromas. From Provence’s pale rosés to Corsica’s sun-kissed Vermentino, each bottle tells a story. Santé!
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La Touraize was the named-place that already belonged to my family in 1704. It was my grandfather’s last vineyard with which my father began his career as a winegrower.
In 1985, I decided to join my father and like him, I joined the cooperative. I started out with 30 acres of vineyards and the estate has since thrived; I now have 15 ha. In 2009, I decided to leave the cooperative and take the fate of my grapes into my own hands, from the vineyard to the bottle. I sold three ha of vineyards to fund part of my project, including the construction of a vat room in 2011, a cellar in 2014, and a tasting area in spring 2015. In 2016, my wife Héléana, quit her job as a nurse and joined the estate.
