WINETASTIC
Domaine de la Grapp'A
Arbois - Jura
Aurélie Parla and Julien Maublanc created Domaine la Grapp’a working their first vintage in 2021. Both from Jura, the 5 hectares of vines of the domaine have been in Julien’s family for generations, worked organically for the local cooperative. Located in the village of Abergement-le-Grand, just 5km outside of Arbois, the vineyard always had a tremendous potential, that the couple are finally expressing under its own label.
Composed of many very qualitative and well exposed plots of old massales of Chardonnay, both yellow and green Savagnin, Pinot Noir as well as the local reds – Trousseau and Poulsard. While working on the biodynamic conversation of the current vines, Aurélie and Julien are also planting 2.5 hectare of young vines which will be ready in 2025.
Following the work in the vineyards, Aurélie and Julien are very precise and careful in their winemaking, with the next vintage delivering many different cuvées experimenting different macerations time. The white wines are then aged mostly in old barrels in a historical limestone cellar in the basement dating of the XVIth century.
Encompassing the diversity of terroirs and varieties that Jura has to offer, Domaine de la Grapp’a is a duo to watch.
Domaine de la Grapp'A in the bottle
Sylvaner Pet Nat
Made from their small negoce activity, this Pétillant Naturel was made from Sylvaner selected and harvested by Aurélie and Julien in Alsace. Contains some natural residual sugar to balance with the natural acidity of Sylvaner.
Chardonnay La Pierre Côte du Jura
From the village of Buvilly planted in 1974 at 410m of altitude. Aged 2 years in 400 liters barrels.
Chardonnay Alba
Made from their small negoce activity, these Chardonnay grapes come from Ardèche and were carefully selected and harvested by Aurélie and Julien. Aged 2 years in 400 liters barrels.
Savagnin Ouillé La Pierre Côte du Jura
From the village of Buvilly planted in 1974 at 410m of altitude. Aged 2 years in 400 liters barrels.
Père Guy Vieilles Vignes Blanc
The flagship cuvée of the domaine, coming for a plot planted in 1947 of Savagnin and Chardonnay. Vinified in whole bunches, macerated for one week and aged in neutral vessels.
Pinot Noir Fût de Chêne Arbois
A 100% Pinot Noir, planted in 1985 with an altitude of 320m. Vinified completely destemmed and aged 2 years in 600 liters foudres.
Pinot Noir Sur la Côte Arbois
A 100% Pinot Noir, planted in 1985 with an altitude of 320m. All vinified in whole bunches, macerated for two weeks, aged in neutral vessels.
Pinot Noir Infusion
A 100% Pinot Noir planted in Arbois area since 1985. All vinified in whole bunches with a much shorter maceration, resulting a light and fresh red wine.
Trousseau La Bole
Planted in the village of Grozon in 1992 at 380m of altitude. All vinified in whole bunches, macerated for 10 days and aged in neutral vessels.
Poulssard Les Sarres
Planted in the village of Buvilly in 1989 at 350m of altitude. All vinified in whole bunches, macerated for one week and aged in neutral vessels.
Fusion
A unique red blend of Chardonnay, Savagnin and Pinot Noir coming from the youngest vines of the domaine. Vinified altogether in whole bunches, macerated for 6 days and aged in old barrels. Only available in magnums.
Père Guy Vieilles Vignes Rouge
The flagship cuvée of the domaine, coming for a plot planted in 1947 of Trousseau, Pinot Noir and Poulsard. Vinified destemmed and aged 18 months in 400 liters barrels.
