Raphael Fumey et Adeline Chatelain
Raphael Fumey et Adeline Chatelain works in the Jura, France's most distinctive wine region, where Savagnin reigns as the signature white variety. The winery's portfolio centers on this demanding grape, which yields wines of mineral intensity and oxidative complexity. The Vin Jaune stands as the flagship expression—a wine aged under flor in barrel, developing the region's characteristic nutty, spiced character over years of deliberate oxidation. The Deuxième Mise Savagnin Arbois and Savagnin Ouillé offer alternative expressions of the same grape, each reflecting different winemaking philosophies within the Jura's exacting traditions. Wine Advocate has rated these releases, recognizing their precision and depth. The Jura's cool continental climate and limestone-rich soils create conditions where Savagnin achieves its most austere and compelling form—wines built for contemplation rather than immediate consumption.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter