Region: Jura, France (Vin de France)
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Body: Medium
Notes: Pineapple, ripe mango, lemon zest, fresh thyme, aloe vera, and subtle nutty walnut notes, with integrated skin-contact tannins and a persistent, dry finish
Pairing: Roast chicken with butter and tarragon, Morbier cheese, creamy vegetable terrines, or grilled rich white fish
The Producer
Les Valseuses (meaning "the dancers") is an incredibly dynamic, deeply personal natural wine project based in Les Planches-près-Arbois, right in the heart of the Jura region. Founded by the adventurous duo Julia Naar and Antoine Le Court, the domain launched its first vintage in 2018 under the close mentorship of Alice Bouvot of the legendary Domaine de L'Octavin. Movement, rhythm, and creative curiosity sit at the absolute core of their work, with most of their energetic cuvées named after beloved, soulful songs. While waiting for their own newly planted estate vineyards to mature, Julia and Antoine source pristine fruit exclusively from strictly organic and biodynamic growers. In the cellar, their philosophy operates on an uncompromising, non-dogmatic framework: relying purely on spontaneous wild yeast fermentations, avoiding any modern machinery, and bottling entirely unfiltered with absolutely zero added sulfur or inputs.
The Wine
The 2023 "Fleur Tropicale" is a brilliantly imaginative, highly scannable skin-contact expression that turns traditional cool-climate Jura Chardonnay completely on its head. Inspired by a deeply soothing, voluptuous song by Cameroonian artist Francis Bebey, the wine is engineered to deliver a lush, exotic paradise in the glass. Sourced from organically farmed, south-facing hillside parcels rooted in the region's signature clay, limestone, and fossilized marl soils, the hand-picked Chardonnay grapes undergo an intentional, extended whole-cluster maceration on their skins. This patient contact time draws out a glowing golden-amber color, dense primary fruit oils, and a delicate layer of structural, fine-grained tannins. Matured in neutral vessels and bottled strictly zero-zero, the 2023 vintage effortlessly balances an expressive, sunny bouquet of pineapple and wild green herbs with a laser-sharp, mouthwatering alpine acidity and a distinctively savory, mineral persistence.
Region: Jura, France (Vin de France)
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Body: Medium
Notes: Pineapple, ripe mango, lemon zest, fresh thyme, aloe vera, and subtle nutty walnut notes, with integrated skin-contact tannins and a persistent, dry finish
Pairing: Roast chicken with butter and tarragon, Morbier cheese, creamy vegetable terrines, or grilled rich white fish
The Producer
Les Valseuses (meaning "the dancers") is an incredibly dynamic, deeply personal natural wine project based in Les Planches-près-Arbois, right in the heart of the Jura region. Founded by the adventurous duo Julia Naar and Antoine Le Court, the domain launched its first vintage in 2018 under the close mentorship of Alice Bouvot of the legendary Domaine de L'Octavin. Movement, rhythm, and creative curiosity sit at the absolute core of their work, with most of their energetic cuvées named after beloved, soulful songs. While waiting for their own newly planted estate vineyards to mature, Julia and Antoine source pristine fruit exclusively from strictly organic and biodynamic growers. In the cellar, their philosophy operates on an uncompromising, non-dogmatic framework: relying purely on spontaneous wild yeast fermentations, avoiding any modern machinery, and bottling entirely unfiltered with absolutely zero added sulfur or inputs.
The Wine
The 2023 "Fleur Tropicale" is a brilliantly imaginative, highly scannable skin-contact expression that turns traditional cool-climate Jura Chardonnay completely on its head. Inspired by a deeply soothing, voluptuous song by Cameroonian artist Francis Bebey, the wine is engineered to deliver a lush, exotic paradise in the glass. Sourced from organically farmed, south-facing hillside parcels rooted in the region's signature clay, limestone, and fossilized marl soils, the hand-picked Chardonnay grapes undergo an intentional, extended whole-cluster maceration on their skins. This patient contact time draws out a glowing golden-amber color, dense primary fruit oils, and a delicate layer of structural, fine-grained tannins. Matured in neutral vessels and bottled strictly zero-zero, the 2023 vintage effortlessly balances an expressive, sunny bouquet of pineapple and wild green herbs with a laser-sharp, mouthwatering alpine acidity and a distinctively savory, mineral persistence.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.