Domaine de l'Octavin, Hip Hip J… Chardonnay 2023 Grenache Whats not to love about

Whats not to love about old vine

Vibe: Big and Bold

We’ll hopefully learn something about the stuff of tuff

the fruit veers more onto the stone fruit spectrum here

fragrant and fluid

Domaine de l'Octavin, Hip Hip J… Chardonnay 2023 Grenache Whats not to love aboutPlace: Jura, France Grape: Chardonnay Vibe: Yum Fruit from around Arbois, mainly direct press but with some fruit that is destemmed and macerated for a month. 18 month levage helps everything harmonise. This is ripe fruited, almost quince like with some smoke and salt thrown in for good measure. It should come as no secret, that I really rate Jura in 2023. I remember this being a highlight from one of the dimly lit caves of the Loire, and I'm so glad