Sous Roche 2023

At the foot of the Château-Chalon cliff, Sous Roche grows on a slope of grey Lias marl, partly covered with limestone scree. These marls split into thin layers, between which the roots find their way and draw on the soil’s water reserves. Here, on this southwest-facing terroir, François Rousset-Martin tends a small parcel of old Chardonnay vines. The 2023 vintage reveals its full depth. Ripe fruit gives the wine a generous body and broad, fleshy texture that unfolds gradually. Ageing with regular topping up supports this expression of place, allowing the Chardonnay to reveal its texture and definition. On the palate, density meets vibrant acidity. The wine gains breadth while maintaining a precise sense of direction; freshness runs through it, carrying it into a particularly persistent finish. This meeting of richness and tension gives Sous Roche its distinctive presence. A Chardonnay of depth, in which the power of the vintage finds its balance in the wine’s energy. Estate François Rousset-Martin Winegrower François Rousset-Martin Cuvée Sous Roche Vintage 2023 Appellation Côtes du Jura Region Jura Grape variety 100% Chardonnay Terroir Sous Roche lieu-dit, at the foot of the Château-Chalon cliff. Old vines on grey Lias marl, locally covered with limestone scree. Southwest-facing exposure. Cultivation Organic viticulture without certification, hand harvesting. Ageing 36 months in oak barrels on fine lees, with regular topping up. Unfined and unfiltered. Style A dense, full-bodied Chardonnay with vibrant acidity. A deep expression of the marls of Sous Roche, carried by a long finish.