Domaine des Marnes Blanches : Coup de Jus - Monkey 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2022

Tasting

Appearance
Remarkably brilliant and limpid, it reveals a pale straw yellow to light golden yellow hue.

Nose
The bouquet opens with juicy citrus aromas such as grapefruit and lime, accompanied by notes of orchard fruits such as pear and yellow apple. A pronounced saline minerality adds lovely complexity to this wild and authentic profile.

Palate
The attack offers a silky texture and a subtle unctuousness. The vibrant, invigorating acidity is perfectly balanced by a persistent minerality. The finish, of lovely length, concludes with refreshing touches of fruit and a hint of salinity.

Food and Wine Pairing

This cuvée pairs ideally with delicate white fish, seafood or raw preparations such as ceviche. It will also be wonderful with fresh goat's cheese, light appetizers or dishes with vibrant Asian flavors.

Serving and Cellaring

Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2022 is a wine for immediate enjoyment, designed to be savored in its youth. It is best served lightly chilled on convivial occasions.

The Vibrant, Textured Expression of a White Wine from Marnes Blanches

The Estate

Founded in 2006, Marnes Blanches is today run by its founders, Géraud and Pauline Fromont. Coming from an agricultural background, these winemakers immediately adopted environmentally friendly practices. Faced with growing demand and climatic uncertainties, in 2018 they launched the Coup de Jus négoce project. This initiative allows them to craft certified organic cuvées, true to their philosophy of minimal intervention. The estate is renowned for its authentic approach and the quality of its wines.

The Vineyard

This Vin de France comes from vines grown on limestone terroirs. The vineyard is managed according to the principles of organic farming, yielding grapes of great concentration and an authentic mineral expression.

The Vintage

The 2022 vintage offered specific climatic conditions that allowed the grapes to reach optimal phenolic ripeness, while retaining lovely acidity and perfect balance at harvest.

Vinification and Ageing

The vinification of Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2022 favors a natural approach. Whole bunches are pressed directly into neutral barrels. Fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts, without any temperature control. The wine is then aged for ten months on its lees in these same used oak barrels, without any bâtonnage, thus encouraging the development of texture before bottling without fining or filtration.

Grape Varieties

This wine is a blend of Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc.