Domaine Christophe & Yoann Perrin - Poulsard 2024

Founded by Christophe Perrin in 1998 in the village of Vernantois, Domaine Christophe & Yoann Perrin is a small, family-run estate of roughly seven hectares rooted in the marl-limestone soils of the Côtes du Jura. Christophe’s son Yoann joined the domaine in 2022 after gaining experience in Burgundy, including time at Ramonet and Tollot-Beaut, and today oversees both the vineyards and winemaking. The family farms Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Pinot Noir and Trousseau, with many of the vines more than 60 years old. Their philosophy is refreshingly straightforward: meticulous work in the vineyard, minimal intervention in the cellar and an unwavering focus on allowing Jura’s distinctive terroir to speak clearly through their wines. The vineyards are mechanically weeded and treatments are kept to a minimum, while native-yeast fermentation and traditional élevage lend the wines a combination of finesse and authenticity. The result is a particularly appealing meeting point between the precision and elegance of Burgundy and the unmistakable character of the Jura.

Light on its feet but deeply expressive, Domaine Perrin’s Poulsard opens with a fragrant, almost lifted perfume of red berries and wild flowers, followed by vivid flavors of raspberry, wild strawberry and red currant on the palate. Its pale color belies the wine’s character, with a delicate savory edge and fine, supple tannins giving the fresh fruit surprising depth and complexity. There is an appealing touch of spice on the finish, carried by bright acidity that keeps the wine wonderfully energetic and refreshing. Serve it with charcuterie, roast chicken, pork loin, mushroom dishes or soft-ripened cheeses; it is particularly good alongside dishes where the wine’s freshness and delicate structure can shine.