Jura Berceau 2015 Domaine des Miroirs

Domaine des Miroirs Jura Berceau 2015

Overview

The Domaine des Miroirs Jura Berceau 2015 is a biodynamic white wine crafted by Kenjiro Kagami, a Japanese vigneron settled in Jura, France. Inspired by a reflective approach to nature, Kagami cultivates around 3 hectares of vines biodynamically. The “Berceau” cuvée is made entirely from Chardonnay, vinified without added sulfites and aged in large wooden barrels, showcasing elegance, depth, and mineral complexity.

Winemaking and Aging

Chardonnay grapes come from marl-rich soils that provide distinctive minerality. Fermentation occurs naturally in wooden barrels without sulfites. The wine is aged for 4–5 years in wood, which enhances its structure, depth, and ability to evolve over time. This patient approach allows full expression of the terroir.

Tasting Notes

• Color: bright golden yellow.

• Nose: complex aromas of ripe white fruits, citrus, dried flowers, with delicate mineral nuances and subtle hints of volatility.

• Palate: elegant and balanced, with crisp acidity providing freshness and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairings

Pairs beautifully with white meats, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses. Also excellent as a contemplative wine for solo tasting. Serve at 12–14°C.

Technical Sheet

• Designation: Vin de France

• Producer: Domaine des Miroirs (Kenjiro Kagami)

• Vintage: 2015

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in wood barrels, no added sulfites

• Aging: approx. 4–5 years in wood

• Alcohol: approx. 13.5% Vol.

• Format: 0.75 L

• Serving Temperature: 12–14°C

• Allergens: contains sulfites

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Domaine des Miroirs: The Art of Purity in the Jura

Domaine des Miroirs is one of the most intriguing and mysterious names in the French wine scene. Nestled in the heart of the Jura, in the village of Grusse near Château-Chalon, it was founded by the talented vigneron Kenjiro Kagami. In just a few short years, this tiny domaine has achieved cult status among natural wine lovers and collectors.

Origins and Philosophy

Kenjiro Kagami, a former Japanese engineer and protégé of Thierry Allemand in Cornas, established Domaine des Miroirs in the early 2010s with a singular vision: to create wines of purity, truth, and terroir. The name “des Miroirs” (“of Mirrors”) reflects his desire to produce wines that mirror the land and the vintage with honesty.

Core Principles

• Biodynamic viticulture: All vineyards are farmed biodynamically with no chemicals or herbicides.

• Natural winemaking: Native yeast fermentations, no additions, no sulfites, no interventions.

• Terroir transparency: Wines are neither filtered nor fined, preserving their full identity.

The Jura Terroir

Domaine des Miroirs covers just under 4 hectares, planted on the limestone and marl soils typical of the Jura. The cool, alpine-influenced climate, combined with meticulous vineyard care, results in grapes of great energy, precision, and finesse.

Grape varieties include:

• Savagnin

• Chardonnay

• Poulsard

• Trousseau

The Wines of Domaine des Miroirs

White Wines

Chardonnay and Savagnin

Elegant, vibrant, and deeply mineral. Kagami’s white wines are known for their crystalline purity, tension, and vitality. They often spend several years aging in barrel before bottling and show extraordinary aging potential.

Red Wines

Poulsard and Trousseau

Delicate macerations and extreme finesse. These reds are ethereal, floral, and spiced, with a taut and vibrant palate. Meditative, rare wines with great depth.

Micro-Productions and Rarity

Production is extremely limited — only a few thousand bottles per year. Each cuvée is unique, shaped by the character of the vintage and Kagami’s deeply personal touch. The labels, often hand-drawn, tell poetic and intimate stories.

Final Thoughts

Domaine des Miroirs is not just a winery — it is a vision of nature and art expressed through wine. Kenjiro Kagami’s bottles don’t follow trends or aim to please the masses. Instead, they speak softly and honestly to those who know how to listen. Drinking one of his wines is not merely a tasting, but a soulful experience.