Arbois Poulsard 2015 Domaine des Murmures

Domaine des Murmures Arbois Poulsard 2015

Overview

The Poulsard 2015 from Domaine des Murmures is a celebration of transparency and grace. This pale red wine captures the fragile charm of the Jura’s native grape, interpreted with delicacy and precision by Emmanuel Lançon. The 2015 vintage, warm but perfectly balanced, offers ripe red fruit wrapped in subtle minerality and ultra-fine tannins. A wine that doesn’t shout but whispers, carrying the light and quiet strength of its terroir.

The Spirit of Poulsard

Poulsard (or Ploussard, as it’s known in Arbois) is one of the Jura’s most characteristic and fragile varieties. Lançon works it with restraint, seeking a balance between rustic purity and floral finesse. The low yields of 2015 resulted in intense, concentrated berries, expressing notes of fresh cherries, wild strawberries, white pepper, and dry leaves. It’s a red wine that behaves like a white—vivid, pure, and luminously alive.

Vineyards and Terroir

The grapes come from vineyards around Arbois, planted on grey marl and limestone soils facing southeast. Farmed biodynamically, these old vines root deep into mineral subsoils that bring tension and clarity. No herbicides or systemic products are used; the vineyard is a living organism. The harvest is entirely manual, done in small crates to preserve the fruit’s integrity and ensure balanced spontaneous fermentations.

Winemaking and Style

In the cellar, Emmanuel Lançon works with quiet precision. Fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts, using whole clusters to preserve aromatic lift rather than color. The wine is aged 12 months in old barrels, with no fining or filtration. Only a trace of sulfur is added at bottling. The result is a wine of transparency and energy—delicate yet persistent, complex yet effortless.

Tasting Notes & Pairings

Color: Pale ruby, almost translucent.
Nose: Fresh red fruits—cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry—alongside white pepper and forest floor notes.
Palate: Silky, juicy, precise. Vibrant acidity and subtle tannins lead to a saline, mineral finish.
Pairings: Ideal with light charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled trout, soft cheeses, or a simple herb omelet. Serve slightly chilled to reveal its most ethereal side.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine des Murmures

• Region: Jura, France

• Appellation: Arbois AOC

• Vintage: 2015

• Grape: 100% Poulsard

• Soil: Grey marl and limestone

• Altitude: 350 m

• Farming: Biodynamic

• Fermentation: Whole cluster, native yeasts

• Aging: 12 months in old oak barrels

• Filtration: None

• Sulfites: Minimal at bottling

• Alcohol: 12% vol

• Service temperature: 14–16 °C

• Production: Very limited

• Allergens: Contains sulfites

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Domaine des Murmures: A Silent Soul in the Heart of the Jura

Overview

In the heart of the French Jura, Domaine des Murmures stands as one of the region’s most authentic and contemplative voices. Founded by Emmanuel Lançon, this small domaine embodies a philosophy of purity and respect for nature. Its wines do not seek to impress through power or artifice, but rather to move through precision, balance, and vibrant minerality. Each bottle is a whisper of Pupillin’s terroir — an intimate, poetic dialogue between land, vine, and time.

History and Identity

Domaine des Murmures was founded in 2012, born from the vision of Emmanuel Lançon, a winemaker devoted to listening rather than controlling. After years of work among the vineyards of the Jura, he established his own domaine as a reflection of his philosophy: to craft wines that express their place without manipulation. In just a few years, he has become one of the Jura’s most respected artisans, known for wines that blend authenticity with remarkable depth and grace.

Vineyard Approach

The vineyards surrounding Pupillin are cultivated with biodynamic methods and profound respect for the natural balance. No herbicides or chemical fertilizers are used; instead, cover crops enrich the soil and lunar cycles guide the work. Yields are intentionally kept low to allow the vines to convey the strength of the blue marl and limestone soils. This commitment produces grapes of rare purity and precision — vibrant fruits that carry the quiet energy of the Jura.

Philosophy in the Cellar

In the cellar, Emmanuel Lançon practices minimal intervention winemaking. Fermentations are spontaneous with native yeasts, aging occurs in used oak barrels that are regularly topped up (ouillage) to avoid oxidation, and wines are neither fined nor filtered. Only minimal sulfur is added at bottling. The result is a collection of wines alive with tension and texture, marked by subtle elegance and unmistakable minerality.

The Art of Silence and the Patience of Time

The spirit of Domaine des Murmures lies in its art of silence. Here, wine is not manufactured but allowed to become itself. Each cuvée unfolds slowly, revealing layers of place and time, shaped by the gentle hand of the vigneron. These are wines that reward patience and attentiveness — wines that don’t shout but murmur the truth of their land.