Les Rouges 2021 Domaine des Murmures

Domaine des Murmures Les Rouges 2021 – English

Overview

Les Rouges 2021 from Domaine des Murmures is an elegant blend of Poulsard and Trousseau, combining freshness, fruity fragrance, and delicate tannins. This Jura red is characterized by bright color and vibrant aromas of red fruits, cherry, and subtle spices. Fresh, harmonious, and immediately approachable, it expresses the authentic character of the terroir and the domaine’s biodynamic philosophy.

History and Vintage

Poulsard and Trousseau are iconic Jura varieties, known for their finesse and lightness. The 2021 vintage benefited from balanced conditions with mild summers allowing uniform ripening. Hand harvesting and careful cluster selection ensured high quality, faithful to tradition and terroir.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vines grow on blue marl and limestone soils with controlled yields to concentrate aromas and freshness. Biodynamic agriculture and meticulous canopy management produce healthy grapes capable of supporting harmonious spontaneous fermentations. Vineyard care is the foundation for the blend’s quality and complexity.

Cellar Approach

Vinification follows a natural, non-interventionist philosophy. The grapes ferment spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, partly as whole clusters to preserve structure and aromatic complexity. Aging lasts about 10 months in used barrels and stainless steel, without fining or filtration, with minimal sulfites added at bottling. The result is a fresh, elegant, and mineral red wine.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Les Rouges 2021 shows a bright ruby red color. Nose: Fresh red fruits, raspberry, cherry, and delicate spice notes. Palate: Fresh, harmonious, soft tannins, elegant and clean finish. Ideal with white meats, mushroom dishes, light cured meats, and soft cheeses. Serve at 14–16 °C.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine des Murmures

• Region: Jura, France

• Denomination: Arbois AOC

• Vintage: 2021

• Grape: 60% Poulsard, 40% Trousseau

• Soil: Blue marl and limestone

• Agriculture: Biodynamic

• Harvest: Hand-harvested in small boxes

• Fermentation: Spontaneous with indigenous yeasts, partly whole clusters

• Aging: 10 months in used barrels and stainless steel

• Filtration: None

• Sulfites: Minimal at bottling

• Alcohol: 12% vol

• Service temperature: 14–16 °C

• Production: 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.