Domaine des Carlines has been created by Patrick and Sophie Ligeron end of 2015, when an opportunity to take over a vineyard came up. Patrick Ligeron being born in Jura and, with his wife Sophie being in the wine business for a long time, they both have been looking for an opportunity to realize Patrick's dream, and it finally paid off. The vineyard of 11 hectares is located in Ménétru-Le-Vignoble, part of Château-Châlon appellation : 3 of their 11 hectares are located in this famous area.
Presentation
Presentation
En Lya is made up of Chardonnay covering 1 hectare. It is exposed to the west and is located at an altitude of 320m. This parcel is part of the appellation Chateau but classified as Côtes-du-Jura as planted with Chardonnay.
Location
The domain is located in the tiny village of Menétru-le-Vignoble, part of the “Château-Chalon” appellation, Grand Cru of the yellow wines "vin jaune".
Terroir
Its soil is composed of Grey Marl from Lya with sedimentation of limestone on the surface.
In the vineyard
The vineyard is conduct into a sustainable process with the target to convert into an organic process in few years’ time.
Winemaking
Natural fermentation. Maturation in used Burgundy oak barrels (225L for approx. 12-15 months. Final blending and maturation for 3-6 months. No filtration, no clarification.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
Serve between 8 and 10°c (46 to 50°F)
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years, 5 years
Tasting
Yellow with green reflects. Almost a sweet nose with a fine balance of notes of wetstone, ripe yellow fruit, great fatness. Rich, somesweetness, ripe fruits and greatlenght. Could be kept at least 10 years.
Food pairings
Fish, white meat with creamy sauces. Cheeses such as Comté, Morbier and Mont d’Or, Asian kitchen.
Perfect match : Fresh porcini tartar
Perfect match : Fresh porcini tartar
