Domaine des Carlines
• Based in Menétru-le-Vignoble, within the prestigious Château-Chalon and Côtes du Jura appellations.
• 11 ha of vineyards, including 10% of Château-Chalon’s rarest terroir.
Vineyard Philosophy & Terroir
• Grey marl soils, varied exposures and elevations (250–450 m) create distinct expressions.
• Practising sustainable viticulture with a goal of full organic conversion.
Winemaking
• Hand-harvested grapes, barrel-fermented and aged 12–18 months on lees in used Burgundian barrels, low sulfur, unfined and unfiltered.
Why Noteworthy
• Diverse, terroir-driven cuvées.
• Minimal-intervention, purity-focused winemaking.
• Blend of traditional Jura methods and modern precision.
• Small-scale, high-pedigree estate.
En Lya 2021
• Sourced from a west‑facing, limestone‑rich vineyard with high altitude that preserves strong acidity and balance despite full sun exposure .
• Shows a “sweet” yet mineral-driven nose—wet stone, ripe yellow fruit, richness, great length, and intense salinity .
• A fine, full-bodied expression with barrel aging, bottled unfined and unfiltered, delivering impressive length and intensity .
• Noted for floral and aromatic qualities; pairs well with game birds, duck, or richer poultry dishes