Domaine Guillaume Overnoy : Savagnin Ouillé 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the 2022 Savagnin Ouillé from Domaine Guillaume Overnoy

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet reveals subtle citrus aromas mingled with stony notes, a reflection of its limestone terroir. Thanks to extended aging, these primary aromas are enriched with secondary nuances brought by contact with the lees and wood.

Palate
On the palate, this white wine stands out for its chiseled profile and remarkable precision. Stone fruit flavors and minerality express themselves with candor, supported by bright acidity. The whole reveals admirable substance and a beautiful depth, offering a perfect balance between delicacy and body.

Food and wine pairing
This great white wine pairs wonderfully with an aged Comté, creating a lovely harmony between the mineral salinity of the wine and the hazelnut notes of the cheese. It will also elegantly accompany seafood, white poultry, or delicate vegetable dishes. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.

Service and storage
To fully release its aromatic complexity, it is recommended to decant this 2022 Savagnin Ouillé at least fifteen minutes before serving. With excellent aging potential, this wine can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2032.

The pure, chiseled expression of a great white wine from Côtes du Jura

The estate
Officially founded in 1982 by Jean-Louis Overnoy, following a mixed farming operation, Domaine Guillaume Overnoy now spans five and a half hectares at the heart of the Jura. Since 2014, Guillaume Overnoy has been at the helm of the estate. The great-nephew of the illustrious Pierre Overnoy, this talented young winemaker has brought new energy to the family estate, achieving organic certification in 2016. Favoring a minimal-intervention approach, he crafts single-parcel cuvées that convey the full richness of his terroirs with remarkable transparency.

The vineyard
Located within the Côtes du Jura appellation, south of the Revermont, the vineyard benefits from complex topography. The vines, some of which are forty to fifty years old, are planted between 250 and 320 meters in altitude on gentle south- and southwest-facing slopes. This positioning ensures optimal sunlight exposure while preserving beautiful freshness. The soils, highly heterogeneous, are composed of Jurassic marls, clay, and limestone formations. The entire vineyard is farmed according to organic principles, with harvesting carried out exclusively by hand.

The vintage
Unlike other years marked by devastating climatic events in the region, 2022 spared the vines from the fearsome spring frosts. This mild growing season allowed the vines to develop serenely, yielding grapes of excellent quality, harvested at full ripeness.

Winemaking and aging
In the cellar, the philosophy aims to be as natural as possible. After manual pressing, fermentation is triggered spontaneously by indigenous yeasts. The 2022 Savagnin Ouillé then undergoes extended aging of 38 months on fine lees. This aging takes place in the estate's historic underground cellars, in stainless steel tanks as well as in used 228- and 500-liter oak barrels. The topping-up method is rigorously practiced, keeping the barrels full to protect the wine from any oxidation.

Grape variety
This wine is made exclusively from Savagnin (100%). An emblematic indigenous grape variety of the Jura vineyards, Savagnin is a late-ripening, low-yielding variety, renowned for its exceptional ability to retain bright acidity even at high levels of ripeness.