COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Savagnin
PRODUCER
Domaine Labet
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Exaltés Macvin du Jura is a fortified wine produced by Domaine Labet in the Jura region of France. This non-vintage wine is a specialty of the Macvin du Jura appellation, a 'vin de liqueur' created by fortifying grape must with aged grape spirit (Marc). Domaine Labet, a family-run estate founded by Alain Labet and now managed by his children, is renowned for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming and its precise, terroir-driven winemaking philosophy. The estate's vineyards are meticulously managed across numerous small plots. Les Exaltés, often a blend of different vintages, exemplifies the traditional Jura style, showcasing the winemaker's artistry in harmonizing various years into a complex and harmonious expression.
ALCOHOL
17.8%
AVG. PRICE
€80
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Macvin du Jura is a 'vin de liqueur,' a fortified wine made by adding grape spirit to unfermented must.
Fact 02
Domaine Labet is certified organic and practices biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
The Labet family are considered pioneers in the Jura for their precise, terroir-focused winemaking.
Fact 04
This wine is often a blend of multiple vintages, a testament to the winemaker's art.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Exaltés Macvin du Jura is produced using the traditional 'vin de liqueur' method. Unfermented or partially fermented grape must is fortified with aged grape spirit (Marc) from the estate, halting fermentation and preserving natural sweetness. The Marc used for fortification is aged for at least two years in oak barrels. The resulting Macvin is then also aged in oak barrels. This specific bottling is a non-vintage blend, combining Macvin from different years to achieve a harmonious profile. Domaine Labet employs organic and biodynamic farming practices in its vineyards, which are managed parcel by parcel.
