Tasting Notes
The Côteaux des Corvées is where you want to grow Trousseau. A sun drenched slope of Eboulis Calcaires over Marne du Lias. 80+ year old vines of the increasingly rare "Trousseau à la Dame" variety which has small, loosely-knit clusters. Harvested by hand and de-stemmed via crible in the vineyard. Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration without the addition of SO2. Aged in old Burgundy barrels. No filtration or fining with a touch of sulphur at bottling. - Greg Murphy
Trousseau’s can have an elegant and light colour and mouthfeel; but the aromas and flavours are rare and unique, especially at a few years age. This one immediately after decanting showed soft sweeter-type spices and elegant red fruits with silky tannin. So unctuous! If you want to branch-out from your pinot or gamay reds, here is a great alternative. Usually a light 12-13% alc. - Michael L
In the town of Arbois, sits this small Domaine run by husband and wife team Michel-Henri and Françoise Ratte. Vineyards have been in Françoise' family for generations but they have always sold their fruit off to different producers. Until now. In 2015 they began to produce wines under their own label, utilising some of the best terroirs in Arbois.
They own 9 hectares of vines from famed parcels such as Les Corvées, Clos Maire and Pré Levront. Vine ages are between 20-80 years old but there is still a small part of 100 year old Savagnin plants in Pré Leveron planted by Françoise' Great Grandfather. The vineyards have been farmed organically and using Biodynamic principles since 1989. Françoise believes that Biodynamics is the best way to grow quality fruit, and preserve the natural health of the vines.
A new cave has been built on the outskirts of Arbois, close to the vines, and houses all the large stainless steel vats where the wines are fermented. All fermentations are carried out using wild yeast, before being transferred to old Burgundy barrels for maturation. Nothing is added or taken away with these wines, creating very pure expressions of the Arbois region and terroir.
| Product Type | Wine Red Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Jura |
| Sub Region | Arbois |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |