COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Savagnin
PRODUCER
Valentin Morel
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Pieds Sur Terre is the name of the winery founded by Valentin Morel in the Côtes du Jura region of France. Morel, who transitioned from a career in international law, returned to his family's estate in 2014 with a deep commitment to biodynamic and natural farming principles. He adopted the name "Les Pieds Sur Terre" to reflect his grounded philosophy and respect for viticultural pioneers. The estate focuses on traditional Jura grape varieties like Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, and Trousseau, producing wines with minimal intervention. The vineyards are situated on the hillsides of Poligny, with soils of Triassic marls and limestone scree. Morel also explores the use of resistant hybrid grape varieties, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to viticulture in response to climate change. His winemaking is characterized by native yeast fermentation, no fining, no filtration, and very low or no added sulfur dioxide.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
13-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery name 'Les Pieds Sur Terre' means 'Feet on the Ground'.
Fact 02
Valentin Morel studied international law before becoming a winemaker.
Fact 03
The estate experiments with hybrid grape varieties for climate resilience.
Fact 04
Valentin's father stopped using herbicides in 1999.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Valentin Morel's winemaking at Les Pieds Sur Terre is defined by a philosophy of minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards. Fermentation is initiated by native yeasts, capturing the essence of the vineyard's microflora. The wines are typically not fined or filtered, and sulfur dioxide additions are kept to a minimum or omitted entirely. Aging vessels and durations vary, with some Savagnin aging in neutral demi-muids to develop complexity. This meticulous, hands-off approach aims to produce wines that are a pure expression of their Jura terroir.
