Domaine des Marnes Blanches : Coup de Jus - Monkey 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2024 from Marnes Blanches

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Revealing a pale gold hue with straw-yellow highlights, this wine is remarkably clear and particularly luminous.

Nose
Vibrant and intense, the nose opens with citrus aromas such as fresh lemon, grapefruit and lime, complemented by notes of orchard fruits such as pear and yellow apple. Subtle touches of white flowers intertwine with a pronounced minerality, evoking limestone and a hint of salinity.

Palate
The attack is energetic and lively, supported by a fine acidic tension. The palate is built around a mineral backbone that perfectly balances the fruity flavours. The absence of filtration lends a delightfully, slightly grainy texture, leading to a finish of great purity and moderate persistence.

Food and Wine Pairings
This white wine pairs ideally with seafood, oysters or scallops. It is also a wonderful match for delicate white-fleshed fish such as turbot, light vegetarian dishes or, more daringly, poultry such as duck or goose.

Serving and Cellaring
Designed for convivial, informal enjoyment, the Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2024 is appreciated for its immediate freshness and spontaneous character.

The Natural, Fruity Expression of a Vin de France by Domaine des Marnes Blanches

The Estate
Marnes Blanches was founded in 2006 by Géraud Fromont, joined by his wife Pauline in 2011. Both trained oenologists and now the owners, they manage a vineyard of around fifteen hectares spread across several villages. Committed from the outset to a strict environmental approach, the estate has been certified organic since 2013. Known for their minimal-intervention approach, the couple produce authentic, pure wines. In 2018, they created the négoce venture Coup de Jus to explore new creative expressions.

The Vineyard
The grapes for this Vin de France come from old vines cultivated according to organic farming principles. These parcels sit on limestone soils that impart to the berries a pronounced natural acidity as well as a highly distinctive minerality.

Vinification and Ageing
The production of the Coup de Jus "Monkey" 2024 follows a philosophy of minimal intervention. After the harvest, the whole bunches are gently pressed. Fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for approximately ten months in neutral vessels, mainly old oak barrels. Bottling takes place without any fining or filtration.

Grape Varieties
This blend is composed of Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois.