Domaine Courbet - Cotes du Jura 'Les Isles' Chardonnay White 2020
White
2020
Jura
Cotes du Jura
Chardonnay
Biodynamic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes
Grown in soils composed of chalky limestone, clay, and marlstone, this small-production cuvée is crafted from young vines and undergoes an 18-hour skin maceration before fermentation. The wine is then fermented and aged partly in neutral oak barrels and partly in stainless steel tanks, with the barrel portion being topped up (ouillé) throughout aging to preserve freshness.
The result is a beautifully expressive wine with a lemony, white-flower-inflected nose, bright, linear acidity, and a distinctive nutty, savory edge. It captures both tension and texture, offering a nuanced expression of its terroir and a vibrant, food-friendly profile.
More About The Winery
Located in Névy-sur-Seille, at the heart of the Jura wine region, Domaine Courbet has built a reputation for producing wines that combine tradition, terroir, and modern precision. Now managed by the 5th generation, Jérôme Courbet, the estate cultivates around 7 hectares of vineyards, primarily on marl and limestone soils that give Jura wines their unique character.
The domaine specializes in classic Jura varieties — Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, and Trousseau — crafted into both traditional oxidative styles and modern ouillé (topped-up) expressions. From the iconic Vin Jaune to elegant Chardonnays and delicate reds, Courbet’s wines are admired for their clarity, balance, and finesse, offering a true reflection of Jura’s mosaic of terroirs.
Committed to organic viticulture and sustainable practices, Jérôme Courbet ensures that every wine embodies both the history of the Jura and a forward-looking respect for nature.