Vintage Character Within the historic Côtes du Jura appellation, the 2023 Domaine de la Grapp’A Trousseau 'La Bole' represents a stunning expression of native alpine viticulture. The 2023 vintage in Jura was characterized by a warm, sun-drenched summer following a wet spring, allowing the challenging, thick-skinned Trousseau grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining their signature vibrant acidity. Sourced from the single 'La Bole' parcel, the vines thrive in hallmark clay-limestone soils, imparting a distinct stony minerality and structural elegance to this rare red.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Pouring a brilliant translucent ruby, this expressive red opens with vibrant aromas of wild strawberry, cranberry, and crushed red cherry, accented by white pepper. On the light-to-medium-bodied palate, crunchy pomegranate flavors mingle with a subtle, savory underbrush note, framed by fine-grained tannins and a lingering, wet-stone finish. Its bright acidity and savory edge make it a versatile partner for roasted duck breast with cherry reduction or traditional five-spice roasted pork belly.
Winery Background Domaine de la Grapp'A is an artisanal, micro-scale estate helmed by winemaker Aurélie Petit, who meticulously tends to just over two hectares of vines in Jura. Committed to rigorous organic principles, her philosophy centers on minimal intervention, utilizing native yeasts and bottling with zero-to-minimal sulfur. This hands-off approach captures the pure, living energy of the vineyard, establishing her highly sought-after, small-batch bottlings as benchmark examples of modern, unadulterated Jura natural winemaking.