Les Dolomies

France

Dec 30

Les Dolomies, a standout in the natural wine world, was established in 2008 by Céline and Steve Gormally in Passenans, Jura. Starting with a single 1.44-hectare parcel, the domaine now spans 5 hectares across six plots in five villages, including the renowned Château-Chalon. Named after the magnesium limestone in the region, Les Dolomies is rooted in biodynamic principles, certified organic farming, and a commitment to expressing Jura’s unique terroirs. Céline, who honed her skills under Jura legend Julien Labet, focuses on **“ouillé” wines**, topping up barrels to avoid the oxidative styles often associated with the region, resulting in fresh, mineral-driven wines of elegance and precision.

The domaine cultivates classic Jura varieties such as Chardonnay, Savagnin, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir, with vines ranging from 50 to 80 years old. In the cellar, interventions are minimal: whites are whole-bunch pressed and aged in old Bourgogne barrels, reds undergo gentle macerations and short aging, and all wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. Sulfur use is minimal, with reds often made without any additions. Les Dolomies also produces sparkling **Pet-Nat** wines and a **Vin de Liqueur** called Carmina, showcasing their versatility and creativity. Since leaving the Côtes-du-Jura AOC in 2016, Céline and Steve have embraced complete freedom in their winemaking, earning a reputation for vibrant, terroir-driven wines that embody the spirit of the Jura.

CUVÉES

“Bordel C’est Bon”

**Region:** Jura
**Grape:** Trousseau from Les Combes
**Soil:** clay heavy red marl
**Farming:** certified organic, biodynamic practices
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** fully destemmed
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** none
The wine and label are a tribute to a close friend, Gabi

“Croix Sarrant”

**Region:** Jura
**Grape:** Savagnin, 0.3ha vineyard in Chateau-Chalon, 20 year old vines that have never been exposed to chemicals and are ploughed by horse.
**Soil:** limestone rich marl
**Farming:** certified organic, biodynamic practices
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** direct press, aged in concrete vats and old barrels
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** minimal

Fine du Jura Brandy

**Region:** Jura
**Base:** 2012 “La Boutonnieres” Chardonnay, aged 1o years in feuillette (114 liter half barrels)

“Arco”

**Region:** Jura
**Grape:** Savagnin, 35 year old vines from the La Chaux lieu dit in Nevy-sur-Seille.
**Soil:** stony marl
**Farming:** certified organic, biodynamic practices
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** direct press, aging 10 months in barrel first, then tank.
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** minimal
Arco is the name of one of the two donkeys that help work this particularly rocky and steep slop

“Malgré Tout” Rouge

**Region:** Jura
**Grape:** 70% Trousseau, 30% Pinot Noir and Gamay
**Soil:** marl, limestone
**Farming:** certified organic, biodynamic practices
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** destemmed, vinified in fiber tank. the entirety of Trousseau, Pinot Noir, and Gamay 2021 harvest is in this cuvée due to terrible frost.
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** none

“La Cabane”

**Region:** Jura
**Grape:** Pinot Noir from lieu dit Les Boutonniers in Fontenay
**Soil:** argilo-calcaire
**Farming:** certified organic, biodynamic practices
**Harvest:** by hand
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** minimal

“Les Combes”

**Region:** Jura
**Grape:** Chardonnay from the original purchased plot, lieu dit of Les Combes, most of the vines replanted in the 60’s.
**Soil:** stony red marl
**Farming:** certified organic, biodynamic practices
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** direct press, aged in concrete vats and old barrels
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** minimal

“La Chaux”

**Region:** Jura
**Grape:** Chardonnay, 35 year old vines, from the Le Chaux lieu dit in Nevy-sur-Seille.
**Soil:** stony marl
**Farming:** certified organic, biodynamic practices
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** direct press, aging 10 months in tank.
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** minimal

“Malgré Tout” Blanc

**Region:** Pyrénées-Orientales
**Grape:** Carignan
**Soil:** gneiss
**Age of Vines:** 50 years
**Winemaking:** 1/2 destemmed, 10 days fermentation
**Aging:** 14 months in fiber tank
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** minimal at racking

Sara Ali

Les Dolomies

CUVÉES

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