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Domaine Labet “Les Champs Rouges” Chardonnay 2022
Domaine Labet is located in the village of Rotalier, in South Revermont at the southern edge of the Jura. Founded in 1974, the estate is now run by Julien Labet alongside his siblings Charline and Romain, continuing the work of their parents Alain and Josie. The family organically farms 13 hectares divided into 45 micro-parcels, many planted with old vines.
An early pioneer of the “Ouillé” style — topped-up, non-oxidative winemaking — Domaine Labet helped redefine Jura whites with wines that are fresh, vibrant, and precise. This approach stood in contrast to the region’s more traditional oxidative styles and helped bring global attention to Jura's potential for white wine.
Julien, after training at Domaine Ramonet in Burgundy, brought back a focus on detail and terroir, adopting single-parcel vinification to showcase the individuality of the estate’s most compelling sites. Most whites are aged in neutral 228L barrels on the fine lees, while select oxidative “vin de voile” cuvées mature in ancient foudres. Reds are typically de-stemmed and barrel-aged, with Trousseau aged exclusively in large, old foudres.
Today, Domaine Labet is at the forefront of the Jura revival. Sulfur is used sparingly, but the wines are remarkably stable and balanced — particularly the reds, which rank among the most exciting in the region
The grapes for Côtes du Jura AOC chardonnay "Les Champs Rouges" come from old vines averaging 50 to 100 years of age, rooted in soils rich in red clay. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying solely on indigenous yeasts, and the wine is aged for 12 months on fine lees in used barriques to enhance texture and complexity.
In the glass, it shows a deep straw-yellow hue. The nose offers layered aromas of yellow orchard fruit, subtle vanilla, and a pronounced mineral streak. On the palate, it’s elegant and finely textured, with bright acidity, supple roundness, and a long, satisfying finish. A remarkable chardonnay that captures the depth and character of the Jura’s unique terroir.
