Chardonnay 2016 MGM Domaine des Murmures

Domaine des Murmures Chardonnay 2016

Overview

The Chardonnay 2016 from Domaine des Murmures is a pure, vertical white wine that elegantly expresses the Jura terroir. This balanced and fresh vintage produced healthy, mineral-rich grapes, resulting in a vibrant and complex wine. Each sip reveals the winemaker’s subtle hand and the authenticity of the soil, offering a refined and honest tasting experience.

Wine History

Founded in 2012 by Emmanuel Lançon, Domaine des Murmures specializes in natural and biodynamic wines. The 2016 vintage is a prime example of Jura Chardonnay: hand-harvested grapes, carefully selected, and vinified with minimal intervention to preserve fruit and terroir identity. The season was marked by ideal climatic conditions, enhancing fresh aromas and harmonious structure.

Vineyard Philosophy

The Chardonnay vines grow on blue marl and limestone soils and are cultivated biodynamically. Cover crops, green pruning, and canopy management according to lunar cycles ensure low yields, concentrating flavors and intensifying minerality. Respect for the soil and vines produces healthy, expressive grapes that fully embody the domaine’s philosophy of purity.

Winemaking Approach

Winemaking follows a non-interventionist philosophy: spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, 18 months aging in used barriques with regular topping (ouillé), no fining or filtration. Sulfites are added minimally only at bottling. The result is a lively, elegant, and structured wine, with profound minerality and a clear expression of both vintage and terroir.

Tasting Notes & Pairings

Color: Pale yellow with golden reflections
Nose: Elegant and complex, with green apple, lemon, fresh almond, and flint notes
Palate: Vertical, fresh, and saline, with a deep mineral texture and a long, clean finish
Pairings: Ideal with raw or smoked fish, shellfish, soft cheeses, and refined vegetarian dishes

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine des Murmures

• Appellation: Vin de France (Jura)

• Vintage: 2016

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Alcohol: 12.5% vol.

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, aging in used barriques, ouillé, unfiltered

• Serving Temperature: 12–14 °C

• Characteristics: Mineral, vertical, elegant

• 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.