2020 Frédéric Lornet Arbois Naturé Savagnin
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2020 Frédéric Lornet Arbois Naturé Savagnin

2020 Frédéric Lornet Arbois Naturé Savagnin

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$43.85
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Country: France
Region: Jura
Appellation: Arbois AOC
Grape(s): Savagnin
Wine Style: White
Composition: Single Varietal
Practices: Lutte Raisonnée

About. The Lornet family was among the pioneers in bottling Arbois AOP wines, with Frédéric representing the third generation to oversee the domaine. Their winery, ensconced within a 13th-century Cistercian Abbey, boasts cool cellars that are kept cool by creamy limestone walls. The winery overlooks a patchwork of vineyards, averaging 30 years in age, covering 16 plots once marked out by the abbey's monks.

Lornet's modern winemaking approach, focusing on the freshness of the wines, contrasts with the ancient setting. A careful pressing and racking process, followed by slow, controlled fermentation in stainless steel and then aging in neutral oak, all contribute to creating Chardonnays that shine with the purity of flavor and terroir.

In the words of Master Sommelier Ian Cauble, “This Jura Chardonnay illustrates that a cleaner, more modern style of winemaking doesn’t need to sacrifice the personality of a region...it’s a touch wilder and more fun than that." This delightful and exceptional value-for-money wine is a testament to the revival and revolution in the Jura, signifying a bright future for this ancient wine region.

Taste Block

Tasting Notes

Crystalline citrus and orchard fruit notes lead to lemon zest, green apple, and quince, followed by distinctive and earthy aromas of walnut, almond, and subtle spices. On the palate, the wine is structured and firm, with a textured, almost saline mineral component. Unalloyed fruit echoes the nose but is framed by oxidative notes that suggest hazelnut and dried apple. The structure of this wine is pronounced and steady, driving the wine toward a dry, savory finish marked by persistent almond skin and walnut bitterness and a chalky tension. Delicious and complex. 



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About the Producer

Domaine Frédéric Lornet, based in Montigny-lès-Arsures near Arbois, is a multigenerational Jura estate rooted in one of the region’s historic centers of viticulture. Farming classic regional varieties—including Chardonnay and Savagnin for whites and Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir for reds—the domaine works vineyards planted on fossil-rich marl and limestone soils that contribute to the wines’ acidity and mineral structure. Viticulture focuses on careful canopy management, yield control, and hand harvesting to navigate the region’s variable climate, while cellar practices balance tradition and restraint, producing both oxidative and non-oxidative styles with an emphasis on freshness, texture, and expression of terroir.

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