Domaine Ratte Grand Curoulet Chardonnay 2022
Regular price $95
In the town of Arbois, you will find this small domaine run by husband and wife team Michel-Henri and Françoise Ratte. Vineyards have been in Françoise’s family for generations but they have always been under the shackles of a fruitier, selling their fruit under contract until now. In 2015 they broke free, not an easy feat considering you are usually signed for life here, and started making wine for themselves from some of the best terroirs in Arbois.
From a single vineyard plot in AOC Arbois of biodynamic and demeter certified 80 year old vines. Grand Curoulet is very unique terroir of fosilised clay soils from the jurassic period on which Chardonnay thrives. Quite reserved right now, primary lemon and some ammonia reduction. It's really juicy with lip-smacking acidity that drives a long finish perfect for a creamy chicken and mushroom dish.
