Fumey-Chatelain, Chardonnay 'La Zouave' 2021 Easy showing the warmth of '18

showing the warmth of '18

backed up by lifted aromatics and lively acidity

A fair bit going on in here

Like a walk through the wild flowers

Avis de Vent Fort being an old sailing expression to have a stiff drink before heading out

Fumey-Chatelain, Chardonnay 'La Zouave' 2021 Easy showing the warmth of '18Place: Jura, FranceGrape: Chardonnay Vibe: Natural, Textural La Zouave is a cuve that hasn't been made since 2015, and this is its comeback tour a bottling blended from all the plots of old vine Chardonnay across the estate then aged for a total of 18 months, first in barrels and foudres, then in tank. The result is a cascade of ripe stone fruit, with whiffs of butter and hazelnut, searing acidity, and a heck of a finish. Thank god they decided to