COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Savagnin
PRODUCER
Nicolas Jacob
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Chazaux by Nicolas Jacob is a 2023 Côtes du Jura wine produced from 100% Savagnin grapes. Nicolas Jacob, a winemaker trained by Jura luminaries, established his own project in 2015, focusing on natural winemaking principles. His estate is situated in the Jura region of France, known for its distinctive terroir and traditional wine styles. The 'Les Chazaux' vineyard, located in Augea, is farmed using organic and biodynamic methods. Jacob's winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the grapes and the unique Jura terroir to express themselves fully in the final wine.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€98
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nicolas Jacob trained with Jura legends Laurent Macle and Jean-François Ganevat.
Fact 02
The 'Les Chazaux' vineyard is located in the southern Jura commune of Augea.
Fact 03
Jacob's wines are often bottled with minimal or no added sulfur dioxide.
Fact 04
Farming is strictly organic and biodynamic, using only natural treatments.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Les Chazaux by Nicolas Jacob is characterized by a deep respect for the grape and terroir. Grapes are hand-harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on native yeasts. The wine undergoes aging in old barrels for an extended period, allowing for complexity and integration. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal or no added sulfur dioxide, reflecting Nicolas Jacob's commitment to natural winemaking principles and allowing the pure expression of the Savagnin grape and the Jura terroir.
