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Domaine de la Tournelle

Although raised in the Jura, Pascal Clairet’s family was not in the wine business. Nor was that of his wife Évelyn, who is part Corsican and part Vietnamese. Both came to wine as a vocation or, as she says, “by passion.” Pascal started in 1991 as a consultant and bought an old ruin in the center of Arbois four years later, which they have converted into a little bistro with a delightful outdoor bar alongside the little river that flows through town.

Évelyn's background was more biology, which brought her to the vineyards of the Rhône Valley before she met her husband. Starting with only three hectares of vineyards, they now have eight, all certified organic since 2007. “We adopted biodynamics that same year,” she added, “but do not need that stamp on our label. We try to do everything naturally, but are not fanatics. It is the same with sulfur. Less is more, but none is sometimes a mistake.”

Making no sparkling wine and very little Macvin, their focus is clearly on Chardonnay, Savagnin and Vin Jaune. All age in the beautiful Cistercian cellars from the 12th century that they have painstakingly restored.

From Jura: What About The Future? (Jun 2015) by Joel Payne

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2013 Arbois Chardonnay Les Corvées sous Curon

Release Price: $35

Color: White

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