COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
100% Savagnin
PRODUCER
Stéphane Meyer
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Udumbara by Stéphane Meyer is a distinctive white wine from the Jura region of France, made from 100% Savagnin. The wine's name, referencing a legendary flower, hints at its rarity and profound nature. Stéphane Meyer, a winemaker with a deep connection to nature and a background as a wild plant forager, crafts this wine with a philosophy of minimal intervention. Grapes are sourced from the renowned 'La Vigne aux Dames' vineyard in Château-Chalon, known for its unique soil composition. This non-vintage cuvée is a testament to Meyer's dedication to natural viticulture and winemaking, resulting in a wine that stands apart from traditional Jura styles.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€315
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Udumbara' refers to a mythical flower that blooms only once every 3,000 years.
Fact 02
Stéphane Meyer makes this wine in complete silence, a tribute to meditation and slowness.
Fact 03
Grapes are chilled for hours after harvest to mimic historical cool harvest conditions.
Fact 04
Production is extremely limited, with only 1100 bottles produced in some releases.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Udumbara's creation begins with meticulous, nature-driven viticulture, employing organic and biodynamic principles with no chemical treatments. Grapes are hand-harvested and then chilled to preserve purity. In the cellar, they are hand-destemmed and pressed, followed by a slow, cool spontaneous fermentation using ambient yeasts that can last for months. The wine then ages for four years in a mix of oak barrels, including a period 'sous voile,' with barrels topped annually. This extended, low-intervention process is designed to capture the essence of the vineyard and the grape.
