Jura Mizuiro Les Saugettes 2016 Domaine des Miroirs

Mizuiro – Les Saugettes 2016: The Pure Essence of Jura in Liquid Form

Mizuiro – Les Saugettes 2016 is one of the most delicate and ethereal expressions from Domaine des Miroirs, the project of Kenjiro Kagami nestled in the hills of the Jura. This incredibly rare white wine embodies the perfect balance between technical precision and poetic intuition.

Origins and Philosophy

Kenjiro Kagami, a former Japanese engineer, chose the quietude of Jura’s slopes to give nature a voice. Mizuiro, meaning “light blue” in Japanese, evokes airiness and transparency — a wine that doesn’t shout but gently whispers.

The “Les Saugettes” Cru

Les Saugettes is a small parcel in Grusse, rich in marl and limestone. The Chardonnay vines are farmed biodynamically, cared for entirely by hand, with deep respect for the vineyard’s natural rhythm.

Natural Winemaking

Vinification Without Artifice

• Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts

• No filtration or fining

• Zero added sulfites

• Long élevage in used wooden barrels

Kenjiro avoids any corrections. He allows time and terroir to speak unfiltered.

Tasting Profile

Mizuiro 2016 is subtle, ethereal, yet profound. It should be listened to, not just drunk — like a melody softly played.

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with delicate golden reflections.

Nose

Fresh citrus, white flowers, crushed chalk, lemon zest, and a hint of fresh walnut with slight oxidative nuance.

Palate

Tense and vertical with vibrant acidity. Deeply mineral and almost saline, with a crystalline, fine, and lingering finish. A wine that floats.

Food Pairings

Perfect with refined, delicate dishes where precision is key:

• Raw seafood

• Seared scallops

• Young or aged Jura cheeses

• Tempura or elegant Japanese cuisine

Conclusion

Mizuiro – Les Saugettes 2016 is a wine that escapes conventional definitions. It is liquid emotion — a bottled work of art. Once tasted, it is never forgotten. It’s the silence that follows poetry.

Technical Sheet

• Name: Mizuiro – Les Saugettes

• Producer: Domaine des Miroirs

• Designation: Vin de France (Jura)

• Vintage: 2016

• Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Vinification: Native yeasts, no additives

• Aging: Long élevage in neutral barrels

• Alcohol: approx. 12% vol

• Serving Temp: 10–12°C

• Production: Extremely limited

• Availability: Nearly impossible to find

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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.