Country: France
Region: Jura
Grape: Poulsard
Viticulture: Organic Farming / Natural Wine
Vinification: Grapes are hand harvested and destemmed. They are fermented with indigenous yeasts at ambient temperatures. CO2 filled tanks are used in the winemaking to retain freshness.
Light in colour and body. Fresh and rustic. Lots of cranberries, red apples and earthy notes.
Marie-Pierre chose a career in wine and after wine studies in Beaune and an oenology degree at Dijon she worked in New Zealand, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Champagne before returning to work in the Jura for several years as cellar manager in a local co-op. Les Granges-Bernard is a wonderful old Jurassien farm surrounded atmospheric cellars at the farm are full of old wood from large foudres down to fûts and feuillettes.