Domaine Grand - Pinot Noir - En Prele 2023
Domaine Grand continues in Passenans a very personal expression of Jura, between family heritage, peasant rigor, and pursuit of precision. Emmanuel Grand and Nathalie Morin have refocused the vineyard around selected plots for their quality, with a desire to craft sincere, readable wines deeply linked to their origin. The estate cultivates the great Jura grape varieties but also gives an important place to Pinot Noir, often less expected in this region than Trousseau or Savagnin. On the Jura slopes, this grape takes on a fine, fresh, and earthy expression, very different from the sunnier profiles found elsewhere. The organic management of the vineyard supports this search for balance, with careful soil work and measured intervention in the cellar. En Prêle Pinot Noir 2023 illustrates this sensitivity, revealing a Jura red of finesse, fruit, and tension.
Domaine Grand Pinot Noir En Prêle 2023 comes from approximately 25-year-old Pinot Noir vines with small berries, a biotype known for its delicate expression. The grapes come from clay-limestone soils at about 350 meters altitude, in an environment that favors freshness and aromatic precision. The harvest is done by hand at the beginning of October, with rigorous sorting in the vineyard and then on the sorting table to keep only the best berries. After total destemming, the cuvée undergoes a 5-day cold maceration, then fermentation in stainless steel tanks with a pied de cuve. Extraction work remains measured, with regular pump-overs to support the material without hardening the tannins. The 14-month aging in 228-liter oak barrels aged 8 years brings a discreet patina without imposing marked oakiness. Unfined and lightly filtered, this red Côtes du Jura retains a pure, supple expression very faithful to Jura Pinot Noir.
On tasting, Domaine Grand En Prêle Pinot Noir 2023 reveals a vibrant profile marked by red cherry, wild strawberry, and fine floral notes. Aeration brings out more earthy nuances, between mushroom, dry herbs, and a mineral touch. On the palate, the material is delicate, fresh, and slender, with supple tannins highlighting the finesse of the grape rather than power. The texture is fluid but expressive, carried by Jura tension that gives energy and length. The finish remains clean, slightly spicy and mineral, with a beautiful sensation of aromatic purity. This Jura Pinot Noir will pair very well with roasted poultry, pork tenderloin, sautéed mushrooms, herb-seasoned veal, soft cheese, or vegetable dishes centered on root vegetables. It can be enjoyed now after slight aeration, while gaining complexity over a few years in the cellar.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
