2020 Francois Rousset-Martin, Cotes du Jura, La Chaux Chardonnay

François Rousset-Martin, who returned to his family’s native Jura estate in 2007, produces this wine from vineyards located just south of the historic, cliff-top village of Château-Chalon. The fruit originates from 65-year-old vines planted in the La Chaux plot, where the soil is composed of limestone mixed with stones and marl. In the glass, this wine offers clear aromas of ripe pineapple and hazelnut, followed by a savory, textured palate that concludes with a distinct saline finish. The 2020 vintage provided warm, stable conditions that allowed for healthy, fully ripened fruit while maintaining the structural integrity of the wine. This bottle is ready to enjoy now, showing a balance between its deep exoticism and a clean, precise structure that highlights the specific limestone terroir.