Chardonnay 2018 Domaine des Murmures

Domaine des Murmures Chardonnay 2018 – Jura

Overview

The 2018 Chardonnay from Domaine des Murmures is a pure and vibrant white wine that captures the Jura terroir through Emmanuel Lançon’s sensitive hand. It is a subtle yet eloquent wine that gradually unfolds in the glass, revealing minerality, tension, and aromatic depth. The 2018 vintage, warm but balanced, allowed perfectly ripe grapes, producing a Chardonnay that is intense, elegant, and deeply territorial, expressing the unique character of the blue marl and limestone soils of Pupillin.

Winemaker Philosophy

Domaine des Murmures aims to let the wine speak for itself, without filters or shortcuts. Emmanuel Lançon works biodynamically, without chemicals, respecting nature in every step. The vinification is minimalist: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aging in used barrels, regularly topped up in the ouillé style, with minimal sulfites added only at bottling. No fining or filtration is performed, allowing the wine to retain its purity, freshness, and authenticity.

Vineyards and Terroir

The Chardonnay vines grow on poor but expressive blue marl and limestone soils. Roots dig deep, giving the wine a remarkable mineral and saline tension. The 2018 vintage produced healthy, concentrated grapes with low yields to preserve the fruit’s finesse. Manual harvesting in small crates ensures perfect integrity of the berries, achieving a natural balance between acidity and structure.

Vinification and Aging

Fermentation occurs spontaneously in used barrels with indigenous yeasts, followed by approximately 18 months of aging. The barrels are ouillé, regularly topped up to prevent oxidation. Minimal sulfites are used only at bottling, and no filtration or fining is applied. This approach produces a lively, complex wine with purity and mineral precision, while lees aging adds roundness and texture.

Tasting Notes

Color: pale golden yellow with bright reflections.
Aroma: white fruit, green apple, candied lemon, white flowers, toasted hazelnut, flint, and a hint of salted butter; with aeration, notes of honey and almond emerge.
Palate: tense and mineral on entry, then creamy and enveloping; vibrant acidity supports a full yet refined body, with a long, dry, saline finish.

Food Pairings

Excellent with raw or smoked fish, soft cheeses, delicate vegetarian dishes, asparagus risotto, or vegetable flans. Pairs beautifully with classic French cuisine such as vol-au-vent or quiche lorraine. Serve at 12–14 °C. Can be enjoyed now or aged for over ten years.

Technical Sheet

• Product: Chardonnay 2018

• Producer: Domaine des Murmures – Emmanuel Lançon

• Designation: Vin de France (Jura)

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Terroir: blue marl and limestone of Pupillin

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, ouillé aging in used barrels, unfiltered

• Aging: 18 months in used barrels

• Sulfites: minimal, added only at bottling

• Alcohol: 12.5% vol

• Serving Temperature: 12–14 °C

• Characteristics: pure, mineral, saline, deep

• Pairings: raw or smoked fish, soft cheeses, vegetarian dishes, French cuisine

• Allergens: contains sulfites

• Format: 0.75 L

• Production: very limited

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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.