Trousseau 2015 Domaine des Murmures

Domaine des Murmures Arbois Trousseau 2015

Overview

The 2015 Trousseau from Domaine des Murmures is an elegant and harmonious red, combining freshness and aromatic complexity. This wine clearly expresses the Trousseau grape character, with bright color and aromas of ripe red fruits and delicate spices. Fresh and mineral, it reflects the Jura terroir and the artisanal approach of the winery.

History and Vintage

Trousseau is a historic grape from Jura, known for its finesse and lightness. The 2015 vintage benefited from balanced, breezy summers, allowing even ripening. Hand harvesting ensured strict selection of the best clusters, resulting in elegant, precise wines true to the terroir.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vines grow on blue marl and limestone soils, with deep roots that provide tension and minerality. Biodynamic farming, low yields, and careful canopy management produce healthy, concentrated grapes capable of supporting harmonious, high-quality spontaneous fermentations.

Cellar Approach

The vinification follows a non-interventionist philosophy. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, partly with whole clusters to maintain structure and aromatic complexity. Aging lasts 12 months in used barrels, without fining or filtration, with minimal sulfites at bottling. The result is an elegant, fresh, and mineral wine.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

The 2015 Trousseau shows a bright ruby red color. Nose: Red fruits, cherry, sweet spices, and light earthy notes. Palate: Fresh, harmonious, with soft tannins and a long, elegant finish. Pairs well with light meats, poultry, fresh cheeses, and mushroom dishes. Serve at 14–16 °C.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine des Murmures

• Region: Jura, France

• Denomination: Arbois AOC

• Vintage: 2015

• Grape: 100% Trousseau

• Soil: Blue marl and limestone

• Agriculture: Biodynamic

• Harvest: Hand-harvested in small boxes

• Fermentation: Spontaneous with indigenous yeasts, partly whole clusters

• Aging: 12 months in used barrels

• Filtration: None

• Sulfites: Minimal at bottling

• Alcohol: 12.5% vol

• Service temperature: 14–16 °C

• Production: Very 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.