Jura

Small appellation located at the centre of the Jura wine-growing region in France, to the south of the more famous „brother“ Château-Chalon. The vineyard area totals 73 hectares, located in the commune from which the name is taken as well as in two other communes. The name (Etoile = star) is derived from the multitude of fossil particles found in the marl soil. These are the stalks of flower-shaped sea lilies that have the shape of five-armed stars. The white wine is a blend of Chardonnay, Poulsard and Savagnin. The AC L´Etoile Mousseux applies to bottle-fermented sparkling wine, while the AC L´Etoile Vin de Paille applies to sweet vin de paille (straw wine) made from the same varieties. The AC L´Etoile Vin Jaune applies to a vin jaune made from the Savagnin variety. Well-known producers include Château l´Etoile, Domaine Michel Geneletti, Jean Gros and Domaine de Montbourgeau.