Savagnin 2018 Domaine des Murmures

Domaine des Murmures Savagnin 2018

Overview

The Savagnin 2018 from Domaine des Murmures captures the dual soul of the Jura: austere yet radiant, precise yet vibrant. In this balanced and generous vintage, Emmanuel Lançon crafts a profound, contemplative white wine that marries the grape’s inherent tension with a sunlit, supple fruit. Each sip speaks of patience, purity, and devotion — a natural expression untouched by artifice. This is a wine that whispers, yet with authority, carrying the quiet power of the Jura hills and the mineral echo of its blue marl soils.

Vintage and Context

The 2018 vintage was among the most balanced and generous of recent years in the Jura. Following a cool spring and steady summer, the grapes ripened beautifully, maintaining bright acidity and structure. For Emmanuel Lançon, 2018 marked a year of confidence — a harmonious dialogue between nature and craft. The wines from this vintage show maturity and poise, blending finesse with intensity, grace with depth, and a remarkable sense of equilibrium that defines the domaine’s quiet strength.

Vineyard and Terroir

The grapes come from Pupillin, the heart of the Jura, grown on blue marl and limestone soils. These vineyards, farmed biodynamically, are treated as living ecosystems, with no herbicides or systemic chemicals. Deep-rooted old vines draw energy from the mineral strata, expressing the geological identity of the Jura. Yields are deliberately kept low, allowing for greater concentration and precision. Each parcel tells its own story of wind, stone, and silence — the true voice of this singular terroir.

Winemaking Philosophy

In the cellar, Emmanuel Lançon practices minimal intervention. The wine ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, with no added enzymes or corrective agents. It is aged for 36 months in used oak pièces, topped up regularly (ouillé) to prevent oxidation and preserve fruit purity. No fining, no filtration — the wine remains untouched, a pure reflection of its origin. Sulphur is added only at bottling, in homeopathic doses, used as a gentle guardian rather than a shield. The result is a wine of luminous clarity and authenticity.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Color: Golden yellow with subtle amber highlights.
Nose: Complex and layered, with aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon zest, toasted hazelnut, chamomile, flint, and a hint of acacia honey.
Palate: Vibrant and refined, with a bright, saline freshness balanced by creamy depth. The finish is long and chalky, echoing almonds and minerals.
Pairings: Ideal with shellfish, oysters, white fish with herbs, aged cheeses (Comté, Gruyère, Parmigiano), mushroom risottos, and classic French cuisine. Beautiful also as a meditative wine in a large glass, to enjoy its evolving nuances.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine des Murmures

• Appellation: Vin de France (Jura)

• Vintage: 2018

• Grape Variety: 100% Savagnin

• Soil: Blue marl and limestone

• Farming: Biodynamic

• Fermentation: Spontaneous with indigenous yeasts

• Ageing: 36 months in used oak pièces (ouillé)

• Filtration: None

• Sulphur: Minimal, added only at bottling

• Alcohol: 13% vol.

• Serving Temperature: 12–14 °C

• Production: Limited

• Style: Mineral, elegant, deep, pure

• Allergens: Contains sulphites

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.