Savagnin 2013 Domaine des Murmures

Domaine des Murmures Savagnin 2013

Overview

The Savagnin 2013 from Domaine des Murmures whispers the deepest language of the Jura, interpreted through the sensitivity and precision of Emmanuel Lançon. A pure, mineral and vertical white wine that embodies the true essence of this native grape variety. It’s a wine of subtle voice and great depth, expressing the soul of blue marl and limestone with grace and quiet power.

Wine History

The 2013 vintage marks one of the domaine’s first mature expressions since its founding in 2012 in Pupillin. Emmanuel Lançon dedicated part of his vineyards to Savagnin, vinifying it according to biodynamic principles and minimal intervention. The result is a wine rooted in Jura tradition, yet speaking a contemporary language of purity, balance, and precision.

Vineyard Philosophy

The Savagnin vines grow on blue marl and limestone soils, at moderate altitude allowing for slow, complete ripening. Biodynamic methods are strictly followed, using natural composts, cover crops, and lunar cycles to maintain soil vitality. Yields are kept deliberately low to concentrate energy and complexity. The vineyard is never forced, only guided to express its natural character.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, Emmanuel follows a philosophy of subtraction: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no fining or filtration, and 36 months of aging in used pièces, topped up (ouillé) to avoid oxidation. Minimal sulfites are added only at bottling. The result is a crystalline expression of Savagnin, pure and tense, with remarkable depth and mineral clarity.

Tasting Notes & Pairings

Color: Bright golden yellow
Nose: Complex and layered, with hints of candied citrus, toasted hazelnut, alpine herbs, and wet stone
Palate: Dense yet vertical, perfectly balanced between salinity and freshness, with a long, sapid finish
Pairings: Excellent with structured seafood, shellfish, aged cheeses like Comté, and refined French cuisine

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine des Murmures

• Appellation: Vin de France (Jura)

• Vintage: 2013

• Grape: 100% Savagnin

• Alcohol: 13% vol.

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, 36 months aging in used pièces, ouillé, unfiltered

• Serving Temperature: 12–14 °C

• Characteristics: Mineral, vertical, elegant, profound

• Allergens: contains sulfites

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.