Croix Sarrant 2023

Croix Sarrant is a reminder that the greatness of a terroir does not always depend on the age of its vines.

Planted in 2014 on a slope in Château-Chalon, this young vineyard already reveals a striking personality. François Rousset-Martin approaches the Chardonnay with the same exacting standards as his historic cuvées: spontaneous fermentations, extended topped-up ageing and absolute confidence in the site’s ability to speak for itself.

The 2022 vintage immediately shows a sunnier character than Mes Six Terroirs. The fruit is more generous, the texture broader, yet never heavy. Ripe citrus, fresh hazelnut and white fruit unfold across a luminous palate, driven by incisive acidity that gives the wine tremendous momentum.

Croix Sarrant gives the impression of a terroir already learning to find its voice. A cuvée of remarkable maturity, where energy still comes before power.

Estate

François Rousset-Martin

Winemaker

François Rousset-Martin

Cuvée

Croix Sarrant

Vintage

2023

Appellation

Côtes du Jura

Region

Jura

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay

Terroir

Croix Sarrant lieu-dit in Château-Chalon. Young vines planted in 2014 on a limestone slope over deep marl, with a south-westerly exposure, at around 400 metres above sea level.

Farming

Uncertified organic viticulture, hand harvesting, spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts.

Ageing Topped-up ageing in 400-litre barrels, unfined and unfiltered. 

Style A broad, luminous Chardonnay, where generous fruit is consistently lifted by focused acidity and a long, lingering finish.