2018 Domaine de Montbourgeau l'Etoile Chardonnay

From: Jura, FranceBlend: Chardonnay is the dominant grape but an occasional Savagnin vine is found within the Chardonnay plantings, an addition which adds a touch of complexity to the ultimate blend. Taste: Reference point Jura white made from 95% Chardonnay and 5% Savagnin from 40-year-old organic vines planted on clay and limestone in the village of L'Etoile, named for 5 star shaped hills but also for the fossilized starfish found in the vineyards. The grapes are hand harvested and crushed whole cluster and wild fermented in steel, then moved to a mix of large old barrels for just over two years, without being topped up, then bottled unfiltered with little to no sulfur. Textured and complex with notes of apple skin, crushed hazelnuts, and mountain herbs with a salty mineral finish.Pairing: For food pairings, think poultry, green vegetables, and perhaps a quality of creamy or nuttiness in the dish - that's where this wine will sing. Some of our favorites with wines like this include t