Nicolas Jacob Cotes du Jura Trousseau Au Mouiller 2020 AOC 0,75l

Nicolas Jacob Côtes du Jura Trousseau Au Mouiller 2020 AOC 0,75l is a characterful red wine with a leaning toward lightness, born in a land of rocky mosaics and sloping soils in the Jura, where the Trousseau grape enjoys a cool growing season and tempered light that enhance its freshness. The story of producer Nicolas Jacob is that of a family estate that has made patience and care for the land its defining identity: small parcels, hand harvesting, carefully chosen maturation, and a philosophy that favors elegant tones over structural force. The production approach is restrained and respectful: a winery that avoids excessive intervention, fermentations carried out with natural yeasts, careful temperature management to preserve vitality and fruit, and aging aimed at keeping wood notes restrained while offering tactile softness on the palate. In Au Mouiller, the distinctive character lies in the interplay of red woodland fruit, a mineral note reminiscent of the limestone soil of the Jura, and a light spice that enlivens the perception without dominating. The wine appears a bright ruby, transparent yet intense, with a nose offering cherry, minty strawberry, and a hint of white pepper, while on the palate it delivers a velvety texture, good acidity, and a tension that makes every sip fresh and inviting, with a clean, lightly saline finish that calls for pairings with appetizers of cured ham or soft cheeses, mushroom-based dishes, or white meats. Within the producer’s carefully curated range, Au Mouiller represents an everyday yet far from ordinary choice: a wine that accompanies informal moments without losing its ability to surprise when moving from aperitif to dinner, offering a clear sense of place while remaining approachable. In line with the STELT positioning, this wine embodies understated elegance, terroir authenticity, and a promise of measured conviviality.