COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Trousseau
PRODUCER
Domaine Philippe Butin
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Philippe Butin is a third-generation estate located in the village of Lavigny, nestled in the heart of the Jura region. Philippe Butin, who originally trained as an electrician, returned to the family estate in 1981 and spent over four decades crafting traditional Jura wines. In 2023, he passed the torch to his son Aloïs and partner Kevin Cesco-Resia. The estate is highly regarded for its commitment to expressing the pure typicity of the local terroirs, historically collaborating with renowned geologist Michel Campy to map their vineyards. This Trousseau comes from old vines planted in the prestigious 'les Amandiers' parcel at the 'la Forge' lieu-dit, characterized by steep limestone and clay slopes.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founder Philippe Butin originally trained as an electrician before returning to his family's third-generation Jura estate in 1981.
Fact 02
The estate's red wines never see any wood aging, ensuring the pure, unadulterated fruit and terroir of the Jura are fully expressed.
Fact 03
Domaine Philippe Butin was named Winemaker of the Year in the prestigious Guide Hachette des Vins 2024.
Fact 04
The catastrophic April frosts of 2017 cut yields by 50%, but a hot summer resulted in exceptionally concentrated, high-quality fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are 100% hand-harvested from old vines grown under sustainable viticultural practices. In the cellar, the winemaking is designed to preserve the fresh, vibrant fruit character of the Trousseau grape. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using only indigenous yeasts, with a skin maceration period of approximately 10 days. Crucially, the wine is aged entirely in stainless steel tanks for 11 to 14 months and never sees any wood contact. A minimal dose of sulfites is added only at bottling to ensure stability.
