Allante Boulanger

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Allante Boulanger is one of the Jura’s most discreet and sought-after wine projects. Founded by Christian Allante and Matthieu Boulanger, two winemakers who trained for more than fifteen years at Domaine Labet in Rotalier, this artisanal estate cultivates around 3.2 hectares of vines between Rotalier and Gizia, in the southern Jura wine region. Since 2010, the duo have made wines classified as Vin de France, vinified without additives, aged at length in barrels and bottled without fining or filtration. Their natural wines, at once taut, generous and deeply rooted in their terroir, are among the most coveted by lovers of fine Jura wines.

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Allante & Boulanger Phenomaynal Chardonnay 2020
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Allante & Boulanger Phenomaynal Chardonnay 2020

€294.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€245.00 ex-VAT
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History of Domaine Allante Boulanger

Domaine Allante Boulanger takes its name from its two founders, Christian Allante and Matthieu Boulanger. The two met and honed their skills at the prestigious Domaine Labet in Rotalier, one of the Jura's most influential and respected producers. After more than fifteen years working alongside the Labet family, mastering plot-by-plot winemaking, biodynamics and natural vinification, they decided to start their own project, initially to make wine for themselves. What began as a personal passion project quickly grew into a recognized estate whose cuvées now attract interest from natural wine enthusiasts around the world.

Christian and Matthieu patiently buy and lease plots as opportunities arise, sometimes recovering long-abandoned vineyards, as in Gizia, where they cleared old vineyard sites overgrown by forest. They also took over a plot from Jura legend Jean-François Ganevat in the village of Maynal. Each has his own cellar: Christian in Rotalier and Matthieu in Gizia. Since 2010, the estate has regularly produced white and red cuvées distinguished by their purity and tension.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Allante Boulanger

Allante Boulanger's vineyards cover approximately 3.2 hectares across several emblematic sites in the southern Jura: two plots in Rotalier (La Chèvre and La Pataratte), one in Maynal and two in Gizia, at altitudes ranging from 250 to 450 meters. The soils consist mainly of gray and blue marl, limestone and layered shale locally called "carton", characteristic of the Gizia area. These complex soils give the wines pronounced saline minerality and lively tension on the palate. Some vines are over 90 years old; they come from massal selections and are cultivated according to biodynamic principles.

The range of grape varieties is particularly rich and diverse: Savagnin and Chardonnay for the whites; Poulsard, Trousseau, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Pineau d'Aunis for the reds. What makes the estate especially distinctive is Petit Béclan, a nearly extinct red Jura variety that they have planted alongside other varieties on a sloping plot in Gizia. This rare grape, with its small, thick-skinned bunches, lends their red blends a uniquely wild, rustic note.

Winemaking at Domaine Allante Boulanger

At Allante Boulanger, the winemaking philosophy rests entirely on respect for the fruit and terroir: no additives, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts only, and no added sulfur. The whites are gently and slowly pressed in whole bunches to preserve their aromatic finesse. The reds are destemmed by hand before cofermentation. Aging takes place exclusively in old barrels of different sizes, often over an extended period that allows the wines to develop complexity and depth. Bottling is done by hand, without fining or filtration.

Christian makes wine in his cellar in Rotalier, and Matthieu in his in Gizia: each cuvée thus reflects the distinct identity of its vineyard plot and winemaker. This grounding in two places and two people gives the estate a remarkable range of styles, from fine, saline whites to fleshy, fruit-forward reds and unconventional blends that surprise and delight even the most discerning enthusiasts.

The Cuvées of Domaine Allante Boulanger

Savagnin: A white cuvée from plots planted on gray marl, Allante Boulanger's Savagnin is aged for an extended period in old barrels, developing aromas of dried herbs, citrus zest and subtle spices, along with deep minerality. On the palate, the wine is precise, taut and saline, with a long, vibrant finish. One of the most sought-after natural-style expressions of Jura Savagnin.

Pataratte Chardonnay: From the Pataratte plot in Rotalier, this Chardonnay white comes from vines over 70 years old planted on calcareous marl. Slowly pressed in whole bunches and aged in barrels, it has a luminous golden color and aromas of white apple, delicate flowers, lemon and wet stone. The palate is elegant and saline, with remarkable precision.

La Barde: A white cuvée from the prestigious La Bardette vineyard site in the Sud-Revermont area. The 90-year-old vines grow in a thin layer of red clay over hard limestone studded with marine fossils. Aged for 24 months in 228-liter barrels, the blend of Savagnin and Chardonnay yields a powerful, mineral, deep wine with a long, spicy finish.

La Vigne au Daim: A white cuvée from a 45-year-old Chardonnay plot in Gizia, planted on gray marl and layered shale at an altitude of about 450 meters. Directly pressed and aged for 24 months in barrels of various sizes, this wine shows remarkable tension, with lively acidity and a saline minerality characteristic of the local schist. Its name evokes the many deer that visit the plot.

Sous Poids: A white cuvée with a strong personality, from plots between Rotalier and Gizia and aged for an extended period in barrels. It offers aromas of candied citrus, hazelnut and dried flowers, with a full palate and vibrant energy. A wine built to age, sought after by collectors for its ability to develop over time.

Cuvée V: A little-known white cuvée whose composition varies with the vintage, Cuvée V reflects Christian and Matthieu's creativity and freedom of expression. A blend of the estate's white grape varieties, it stands out for its freshness, clear-cut aromas and taut texture. Produced in very small quantities.

Cuvée V Phantome: An even rarer variation on Cuvée V, Phantome is a selection from particular plots or barrels, bottled in tiny quantities. It represents the essence of the estate's artisanal approach, offering greater complexity and depth for the most passionate enthusiasts of natural Jura wines.

Phenomaynal: A cuvée from the plot taken over from Jean-François Ganevat in the village of Maynal. White or red depending on the vintage, this wine carries the heritage of one of the Jura's most emblematic terroirs, reinterpreted through Allante Boulanger's distinctive sensibility. A rare and precious tribute cuvée.

Poulsard: A light, delicate red made from the Jura's emblematic Poulsard grape, Allante Boulanger's Poulsard is destemmed by hand and made without additives. It has a pale, translucent color and aromas of red currant, wild strawberry and gentle spice. On the palate, it is fluid, with lively acidity and a fresh, easy-drinking finish. An authentic red to enjoy right away.

Trousseau: From the Pataratte plot in Rotalier, planted with 70-year-old Trousseau vines, including the prized "à la dame" cultivar. This red has more structure and depth than the Poulsard, with aromas of black cherry, spice and forest floor, fine acidity and silky tannins. Aged in barrels, it gains complexity over the years.

Pataratte Gamay: A red cuvée made from Gamay grown on the Pataratte plot in Rotalier. A less traditional grape in the Jura, Gamay produces a lively, fruit-forward wine here, with aromas of fresh red berries and mild spice. Made without sulfur and aged in barrels, it expresses its marly terroir with generous fruit and directness.

Pineau d'Aunis: A cuvée made from Pineau d'Aunis, a grape from the Poitou region that the duo planted in their Gizia plots. Rare in the Jura, it produces a red wine with highly distinctive peppery and floral aromas, a light, airy palate and lovely freshness. A cuvée that reflects the estate's exploratory and adventurous spirit.

Amalgamé: A red cuvée from the Vigne au Daim plot in Gizia, made by cofermenting Petit Béclan, Gamay, Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir, all destemmed by hand. Aged for 12 months in 300-liter barrels, this unusual blend reveals a dense yet fresh structure, ripe red and black fruit, firm acidity and deep minerality. Petit Béclan, a nearly extinct grape, adds a wholly distinctive wild, rustic touch. A cult wine for enthusiasts of natural Jura wines.

La Chèvre: A cuvée from 90-year-old vines perched atop a ridge in Rotalier. White or red depending on the vintage, La Chèvre expresses the verticality and minerality of this high-altitude terroir, with remarkable tension and length. Produced in very small quantities from old, massally selected vines, it is one of the estate's purest and most authentic expressions.

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