L'Etoile is located in the southwestern corner of the Jura and most likely gets its name from the ubiquitous presence of star-shaped fossils in the soils. The Cuvee Speciale from Montbourgeau is 100% Chardonnay and aged in barrel for 4 to 5 years. The long elevage engenders this wine with earthy, nutty aromatics and a honeyed, rich yet almost austere palate.
Ryan Brazell
Sales Proof Wine & Spirits
Curried cashews and green apple; grape variety gives way to place and winemaking, as this easily recalls the Savagnin.
Curried cashews and green apple; grape variety gives way to place and winemaking, as this easily recalls the Savagnin.
9.5Christopher Losa
Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino
Toasted hazelnuts, lemon meringue. A wine to ponder as you imbibe.
Toasted hazelnuts, lemon meringue. A wine to ponder as you imbibe.
8.9Garrett Pierce
Sales Terra Firma & Rosenthal Imports
Lucky to taste this twice in a month. Racy acidity for 09, balanced with notes of celery, leather and spice. One of my favorite sans soufre wines.
Lucky to taste this twice in a month. Racy acidity for 09, balanced with notes of celery, leather and spice. One of my favorite sans soufre wines.
Jim Yonkus
Got Jura? @ #keifeandco
Got Jura? @ #keifeandco
9.0Keith Levenberg
Terrific. I like it even more than the regular bottling which is savagnin and chardonnay. It seems fresher - although there is still that telltale oxidative note, it's bright and chalky, even lemony out of the gate before some of the deeper tones come out.
Terrific. I like it even more than the regular bottling which is savagnin and chardonnay. It seems fresher - although there is still that telltale oxidative note, it's bright and chalky, even lemony out of the gate before some of the deeper tones come out.
9.3Alexandra Fondren
Salty cashew. Go-to house Jura.
Salty cashew. Go-to house Jura.
9.5Alexandra Fondren
Sherry or chard...Are you Jura?
Sherry or chard...Are you Jura?
9.5Kit H
Pristine. Pretty perfect. Salinity of Savagnin, with some weight and body from Chardonnay
Pristine. Pretty perfect. Salinity of Savagnin, with some weight and body from Chardonnay
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