FUMEY-CHATELAIN
Montigny-lès-Arsures
Jura
Established by Adeline and Raphaël in 1986, Fumey-Chatelain has since transitioned to a dynamic family venture, encompassing 17 hectares and transitioning to biodynamic practices (hoping to complete a full conversion by the end this year). Marin Fumey's introduction to the estate undoubtedly brought new momentum to this exciting project. His journey included training alongside his parents, formal education in viticulture and oenology in Beaune, as well as diverse experiences abroad. Having returned from his travels in 2015, he took the reins of the winery, elevating the quality of the estate’s winemaking and propelling the domaine toward a highly promising future.
Vines date as far back as 70 years and many were propagated with sélection massale. Since 2017 the entire domaine has been in conversion to organics and has since implemented biodynamic practices too.
In the cellar, Marin takes a hands-off approach: wines are vinified using native yeasts and undergo no fining or filtration whatsoever. The results are staggeringly beautiful imprints of terroir which have earned this domaine a loyal following. But it seems Raphaël has no plans to rest on his laurels: “With each passing year we try harder to produce better wine. Wines that are more vibrant and alive.”
Crémant du Jura
Vintage NV
Style Sparkling
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures, Jura
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV 12.5%
Soils Clay, Marl, Limestone
Farming Organic
Winemaking This year’s release of Crémant blanc is made with 100% Chardonnay from the younger vines planted across the entire estate. These come from various plots found on very diverse soils. The base wine is a result of direct pressing and 6 months of ageing in cuve. Once in bottle it goes through the secondary fermentation and it is rested on lees sur latte for a minimum of 12 months.
Tasting Note Soft apple scent, almond pastry and citrus zest. Delicate mousse and elegant finish.
Arbois Chardonnay
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures, Arbois
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV
Soils Clay, Marl, Limestone
Farming Organic
Winemaking A blend of different parcels, elevations and soil compositions across Arbois and Montigny-lès-Arsures. The whole bunches are gently pressed and naturally fermented in foudre, where the wine is then aged for 18 months.
Tasting Note Russet apples, earthy lemon lend to fresh almond notes and pistacchio cream. Beautiful depth and freshness to match.
Arbois Chardonnay, Sauvagny
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV
Soils Marl, Limestone
Farming Organic
Winemaking The Chardonnay fruit is sourced from a single plot, north and south facing exposure. The vineyards were planted between 1962 and 2011, and grow on limestone and marl from the Jura. The whole bunches are pressed and fermented and aged in a mixture of foudre, 500L barrels and concrete eggs. The wine is then racked and blended in tank for an extra 6 months.
Tasting Note
Arbois Savagnin Ouillé
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures
Varieties Savagnin
ABV
Soils Marl
Farming Organic
Winemaking This is a blend made with fruit from their younger Savagnin vines growing on Marl soils. The grapes are pressed whole and are fermented (and aged) in a combination of foudre and 500L barrels for 12 months. The wine is then racked to tank where it ages another 6 months before botling.
Tasting Note Great purity and freshness balance the typical generous ripeness of the variety and vintage, showcasing notes of acacia flowers, citrus zest, coriander and bitter almonds.
Arbois Savagnin
Vintage 2019
Style White (oxidative)
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures
Varieties Savagnin
ABV
Soils Marl, Limestone
Farming Organic
Winemaking Fruit comes from the old vines planted on the white and red marls soils of Fin Pouilleuse lieu dit. Direct pressed and fermented with indigenous yeast in tank. Élevage lasted 36 months in non-fully topped up Burgundy barrels which led flor to form. Bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Tasting Note Nutty and complex white has aromas of dried apple, walnut, and caramel. A great match for a mushroom and poultry dishes or a piece of aged Comté.
Arbois, No Sin Tou Tsefs
Vintage 2022
Style Red
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures, Jura
Varieties Pinot Noir, Trousseau, Poulsard
ABV
Soils Clay, Marl, Limestone
Farming Organic
Winemaking This is a blend of all the red varieties grown across the estate, with the exception of the esteemed Trousseau à la Dame used in the Le Bastard cuvée. The Pinot Noir is processed using whole bunches, whilst the Poulsard and Trousseau are fully de-stemmed. Every component is vinified and aged separately, with macerations lasting approximately 20 days. This is followed by ageing in a mixture of foudre and barrel for 10 months before release.
Tasting Note Ripe red cherry on the nose, lends to a irony quality and savoury tea leaves. On the palate a pleasant grip, lifted by fresh acidity and playful floral tones.
Arbois Trousseau, Le Bastard
Vintage 2020
Style Red
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures, Jura
Varieties Trousseau
ABV
Soils Marl, Limestone, Gryphées
Farming Organic
Winemaking The wine is amusingly labelled ‘Le Bastard’ in reference to the Iberian name for Trousseau - Bastardo. This comes from Fumey’s plot in Les Loges and Au Barbi, planted with the prized Trousseau à la Dame produces an outstanding wine every year. This cuvée is made using 30% whole bunches, with 20 days of maceration, followed by ageing for 10 months in foudre and barrels.
Tasting Note
Arbois Pinot Noir, Aux Mélinaux
Vintage 2022
Style Red
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures, Jura
Varieties Pinot Noir
ABV
Soils Marl, Limestone, Gryphées
Farming Organic
Winemaking 100% Pinot Noir coming from a single plot named Aux Mélinaux planted in 2002. Vines grow on clay and limestone soil. The fruit processed whole with a 20 day maceration on the skins, followed by ageing for 12 months in 228 barrels.
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Vin Jaune
Vintage 2016
Style White (oxidative)
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures, Jura
Varieties Savagnin
ABV 15%
Soils Blue Marl, Limestone
Farming Organic
Winemaking From Au Barbi, Sauvagny and the iconic La Vasée vineyards with vines aged from 40 up to 80 years old. Direct press is followed by 48 hours of natural settling (by gravity) and it is slowly fermented in cuve before transferring on to 228L barrels after having completed malolactic. Aged ‘sous voile’ for seven years.
Tasting Note Overwhelmingly complex, it displays notes of roasted quince, walnut and beeswax. At once peaty and honeyed, opulent and floral. Extremely long and mineral on the finish.
Mavcin du Jura
Vintage NV
Style Sweet
Region Montigny-lès-Arsures, Jura
Varieties Savagnin, Chardonnay
ABV 17%
Soils Clay, Limestone
Farming Organic
Winemaking The marc from a blend of the estate’s own Chardonnay and Savagnin is added to the freshly pressed juice and carries on fermenting in vat, before resting in old Burgundy barrels for a few months.
Tasting Note Roasted quince, ripe apricots and a fresh herbal lift.