Domaine Courbet - Cotes du Jura 'Tradition' White 2020
White
2020
Jura
Cotes du Jura
Chardonnay
Biodynamic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
Chardonnay (ouillé) (75% ), Savagnin (not ouillé)(25%)
Tasting Note
Savagnin is fermented in vat and aged in barrel under flore or veil for up to one year whereas the Chardonnay is fermented and aged in barrel and topped off (ouillé). The two are blended a year after harvest.
This is the traditional white wine blend in the Jura, which dates back to when the wines were mostly drunk in and around the region. The two grapes marry beautifully with the more exotic and forward fruit of the Chardonnay seasoned up a bit with the Savagnin spice, rusticity and somewhat angular texture.
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.