Les Pieds sur Terre Saint Savin Chardonnay - Cotes du Jura, France

Valentin Morel

Valentin Morel, the visionary behind Les Pieds sur Terre, is a principled force in the Jura, viewing artisanal farming as a profound political and holistic act. Since taking over in 2014, he has transitioned the estate beyond organics toward even more radical, manual techniques that emphasise the vital connection between person and plant. His wines are a direct reflection of this frankness, hearty, honest, and filled with the native power of the Jura. While his traditional bottlings of Chardonnay, Savagnin, and Poulsard are jewel-like and substantial, Valentin is also a pioneer of hybrid varieties and experimental vinification, adapting his craft to meet modern environmental challenges. These are free-thinking, soulful wines that reward the patient drinker with incredible elegance and lift after a few years in the cellar.