Domaine de la Grapp'A 'Champ Long' Pinot Noir 2023
4.5
HK$420
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character The vibrant 2023 Domaine de la Grapp'A Pinot Noir 'Champ Long' from the esteemed Jura region highlights a growing season marked by balanced weather that yielded exceptionally pure and energetic fruit. Sourced from the legendary terroir of Pupillin, renowned for its steep limestone-gravel slopes and heavy marl clays, this single-vineyard bottling benefits from a microclimate that imparts a distinct mineral tension. The soils of the 'Champ Long' parcel naturally restrict yields, resulting in a Pinot Noir of profound concentration and lively acidity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Revealing a beautiful translucent ruby color, it opens with enticing aromas of wild strawberries, red currants, and a subtle touch of forest floor and earthy spice. The palate is light-to-medium-bodied, driven by a silky texture and vibrant red fruit flavors that flow into a crisp, mineral-inflected finish. This elegant, low-intervention red pairs beautifully with classic roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, or a delicate Cantonese roast pigeon.
Winery Background Founded by passionate vigneronne Aurélie Maillet in Pupillin, Domaine de la Grapp'A is an ultra-small, artisanal estate spanning only about two hectares. Maillet champions biodynamic practices and absolute minimal intervention, harvesting all grapes manually to preserve their pristine state. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in seasoned oak barrels with zero additives, this micro-cuvée represents the cutting edge of Jura’s exciting natural wine renaissance.