Lise & Bertrand Jousset
Bertrand’s winegrowing experience began when he joined a viticulture program in Amboise after a stint in the military. Lise, originally growing up on a dairy farm south of Nantes, came to wine as a server in the UK and France, then as a sommelier in Paris. The two moved to the left bank of the Loire, seeking the freedom and reasonable cost of land that Touraine afforded to aspiring vignerons. They were also determined to grow the best Chenin Blanc possible.
The vineyards are spread across 25 parcels with vines ranging from 30 to 130 years for the oldest vines. The Jousset’s fundamental and profound respect for nature led them to exclude herbicides and pesticides in favor of the balance that biological diversity promises down to the microscopic level. They believe that to make an original wine it is necessary to have living soils with high microbial activity, a “living” vine, and a balanced life between plants and animals in all of the domain’s parcels.
While they believe that 95% of a wine comes from the vineyard, Bertrand and Lise understand that the last 5% is still crucial. They use careful processes to ensure that their wines, while they might fall into the “Natural” category, are without off odors and flaws. Only the absolute least amount of sulfur is used in the winemaking process, so nitrogen and carbon dioxide are used to protect the wine during the final steps.
Exilé Pétillant Rosé 2019
$42.00
Region: VdF Loire, France Grape: Gamay Style: Ancestral and funky sparkling Exilé is a Pet-Nat which is maybe the oldest way to capture bubbles in a bottle, it has a more gentle sparkle than the traditional method. Decadent with coastal aromas of...
EXI-JO-SPB-1901
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SPARKLING WINE
Region: VdF Loire, France Grape: Gamay Style: Ancestral and funky sparkling Exilé is a Pet-Nat which is maybe the oldest way to capture bubbles...
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Macération de Chenin 2018
$67.00
Region: VdF Loire, France Grape: Chenin Blanc Style: Orange long maceration A fresh, well balanced and complex wine, with notes of stone fruit, caramelized citrus, herbs and nuts. The mouth is crunchy with a good presence of tannins and very long persistence. This is a serious...
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Region: VdF Loire, France Grape: Chenin Blanc Style: Orange long maceration A fresh, well balanced and complex wine, with notes of stone fruit, caramelized citrus, herbs...
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Premier Rendez-Vous 'Version Longue' 2017
$63.00
Region: Montlouis-sur-Loire, France Grapes: Chenin Blanc Style: Deep and mineral white Flavors of pear, peach, lemon, orange, honey, lavender and stony salt, bits of pineapple and baking spices in the mix as well. The body has a rich texture, slenderized...
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WHITE WINE
Region: Montlouis-sur-Loire, France Grapes: Chenin Blanc Style: Deep and mineral white Flavors of pear, peach, lemon, orange, honey, lavender and stony salt,...
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Vilain P'tit Ch'nin 2018
$45.00
Region: VdF Loire, France Grape: Chenin Blanc Style: Light and crisp white The wine shows bright citrus, pear, honeysuckle, fines herbes and stone aromas. The palate is vibrant and refreshing with stone, pear and saline mineral flavours with firm acidity and a...
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Region: VdF Loire, France Grape: Chenin Blanc Style: Light and crisp white The wine shows bright citrus, pear, honeysuckle, fines herbes and stone aromas....
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Rose à lies 2019
$45.00
Region: VdF Loire, France
Grapes: Gamay, Grolleau
Style: Ancestral sparkling wines
Delicate tart strawberries and raspberries, green herbs and earth backed by creamy yeasty notes and underscored by chalky texture and driving acidity. A real beauty!
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Region: VdF Loire, France Grapes: Gamay, Grolleau Style: Ancestral sparkling wines Delicate tart strawberries and raspberries, green herbs and earth backed by creamy yeasty...
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Premier Rendez-Vous 2018
$52.00
Region: Montlouis-sur-Loire, France Grapes: Chenin Blanc Style: Deep and mineral white Initially, the profile is rich and broad, with nuances of caramel, ripe cantaloupe, and ginger cake, although it does tighten up and follows with aromas of yellow peach, and budding flowers with...
PRC-JO-TWB-1801
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Region: Montlouis-sur-Loire, France Grapes: Chenin Blanc Style: Deep and mineral white Initially, the profile is rich and broad, with nuances of caramel, ripe cantaloupe, and...
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Exilé Blanc 2018
$43.00
Region: VdF Loire, France
Grapes: Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Style: Deep and mineral white
Herbal notes, quince, and spice, It's crisp at first, then becomes rounder, with notes of apricot, and citrus. Nice density and marked minerality. Truly a unique wine!
EXI-JO-TWB-1801
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WHITE WINE
Region: VdF Loire, France Grapes: Colombard, Ugni Blanc Style: Deep and mineral white Herbal notes, quince, and spice, It's crisp at first, then becomes...
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Bubulle 2018
$52.00
Region: Montlouis-Sur-Loire, France Grapes: Chenin Blanc Style: Ancestral sparkling A rare aged pet-nat! Beautifully developed aromas of honey, baked apple, flowers and mushrooms wrapped in yeasty notes of baked pastry. The palate starts off smooth and fresh, becomes rich mid-way and finishes...
BUB-JO-SWB-1801
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Region: Montlouis-Sur-Loire, France Grapes: Chenin Blanc Style: Ancestral sparkling A rare aged pet-nat! Beautifully developed aromas of honey, baked apple, flowers and mushrooms wrapped...
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Les Audouines 2018
$49.00
Region: VdF Loire, France
Grape: Chardonnay
Style: Deep and mineral white
Les Audouines is a vivacious wine, with herbal, citrus and ripe pear aromas. Proper fruit tension and mineral sensations with fresh and unmistakable saline. A beautiful, refreshing and well-balanced Chardonnay.
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Region: VdF Loire, France Grape: Chardonnay Style: Deep and mineral white Les Audouines is a vivacious wine, with herbal, citrus and ripe pear aromas. Proper...
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Chenin Blanc by Jousset
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Discover the genius of Lise & Bertrand Jousset 6 different Chenins Blanc Established in the Loire Valley in France since 2003, they were determined to grow and make the best Chenin Blanc possible. The Jousset’s fundamental and profound respect...
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Discover the genius of Lise & Bertrand Jousset 6 different Chenins Blanc Established in the Loire Valley in France since 2003,...
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