Domaine Jean Vullien et Fils - Mondeuse 2022
Price: $20.00
| Producer | Domaine Jean Vullien et Fils |
| Country | France |
| Region | Savoie |
| Subregion | Vin de Savoie |
| Varietal | Mondeuse |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 012061 |
| ABV | 12.50% |
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Domaine Jean Vullien is run by Jean and his two sons, David and Olivier, in the Combe de Savoie where they work 69 acres of hillside vines. The domaine's holdings include all of the region's indigenous grape varietals (Jacquère, Altesse and Mondeuse) as well as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Though the Vulliens have been making wine for over 40 years, the family is perhaps best known as a leader in the vine nursery business, providing young vines to growers throughout France. In fact, after the Phylloxera epidemic in the 19th and early 20th centuries, about 25% of the Chardonnay used to replant Chablis came from their nursery.
Vullien's St-Jean de la Porte is made from 100% Mondeuse grown on the dark Jurassic limestone and black marl soils of Savoie. The grapes come from 16 acres of sustainably farmed vines, including parcels in the crus of St-Jean-de-la-Porte and Arbin. All grapes are de-stemmed and after fermentation the wine is aged in 100% French oak barrels for 12 months. The resultant wine is wonderfully complex with bright floral and spice notes to compliment the fresh red and black fruit flavors. Pair with chili or a hearty beef stew.
