Domaine de Saint Pierre Petit Curoulet Arbois 2022

Domaine de Saint Pierre, nestled in the Jura region of France, is helmed by winemaker Fabrice Dodane. After studying oenology in Beaune and working at a cooperative in Pupillin, Dodane began managing the estate in 1989 and assumed full ownership in 2011. The estate spans approximately 6 hectares in the Arbois and Côtes du Jura appellations, with vineyards planted on limestone and marl soils. Certified organic since 2012, Dodane employs biodynamic principles in his viticulture.

In the cellar, all wines are fermented with native yeasts, utilising either stainless steel tanks or neutral oak barrels. Red wines are vinified without the addition of sulfur, while whites are crafted in both the traditional oxidative "sous voile" style and the topped-up "ouillé" method. Dodane's approach results in wines that are clean, balanced, and expressive of their terroir. Additionally, due to challenging vintages in Jura, he produces a line called "Le Dos d’Chat" from purchased grapes, offering approachable, easy-drinking wines.