Domaine Les Cortis is Isabel Coiffier and Jeremy Decoster. Though their domain is brand new (first vintage in 2016), Jeremy’s years of experience with some of the world’s most venerated, natural winemakers has been evident in his first wines. After years working with Agnes and Olivier De Moor, Lilian Duplessis, and others, the couple settled in the Bugey region of the French Alps, between the peaks of the Juras and Mont Blanc, home to families of lynx and deer. They are 500m up, on top of a rich blend of varigated soil. Everything is done by hand, biodynamically, organically and with minimal sulphur.
round and leesy, delicate minerality, almond skin, citrus zest. as charming as the label.
region: bugey, france
varietal(s): 95 % Chardonnay / 5% Rousette
style: white
farming/cellar: 500m in altitude Limestone, Marl and Granitic bedrock, stony soils. Organic, biodynamic. Fermentation in stainless steel. 10 months aging on fine lees, then right into bottle.
pairing: poule au pot (chicken stew)
