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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTL’Étoile Chardonnay
Flavours
Chardonnay
Green Apple
Lemon
Minerality
Peach
Pear
ChardonnayGreen AppleLemonMineralityPeachPear- Lemon, green apple and cold stone, with a chalky mineral edge
- Fresh and lifted, then more textured through the savoury finish
- Tiny yields bring concentration without losing its vivid, mouth-watering line
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About this Wine
Louis Fourrier’s Château de l’Étoile Chardonnay brings together citrus brightness, chalky minerality and that calm, precise touch we know from Gevrey. It starts fresh and lifted, with lemon, green apple and cold stone, then builds into a more textured, savoury finish. Tense, vivid and seriously drinkable, with just enough Jura edge to keep things exciting.
Flavour Profile
Bright and lifted, with lemon, green apple, cold stone, chalky minerality, and a savoury, textured finish.
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Drink now for its vivid line, or give it time to gain even more shape and depth.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Fresh lemon, chalky minerality and electric Jura snap, from Louis Fourrier’s Château de l’Étoile project.
This is the kind of Chardonnay that does not need to raise its voice. The first smell is all brightness and cut: fresh lemon, green apple, cold stone, and the faintest flicker of toast in the background. Nothing heavy. Nothing glossy. Just a clean, vivid rush of energy that makes you sit up a little straighter.
Then the wine starts to build.
There is richness in the middle, but it is tucked in neatly. Bright lemon fruit, a chalky mineral pull, a cool line of acidity, and that lovely glass-emptying snap at the end. It has the shape and restraint you might expect from the Fourrier world, but with L’Étoile’s own Jura charge running straight through it.
It feels close enough to Burgundy to make you smile, then just different enough to make you pour another glass.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
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Technical Details
The yields here were tiny, just 10hl/ha, giving the wine real concentration without losing its bright, mouth-watering edge. Fermentation begins in steel before malolactic fermentation and ageing in barrel, with no new oak used. Instead, Louis works with old barrels from the Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin estate, including 2023 barrels, giving texture and a subtle savoury frame without covering the fruit.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Château de l'Étoile |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Jura |
| Subregion | L'Étoile |
| Appellation | L'Étoile |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
Château de l’Étoile is Louis Fourrier’s first chapter in the Jura: a historic estate in one of the region’s smallest and most distinctive appellations, where old vines sit among marl, limestone, woodland and cool mountain-edged air.
The wines are delicate, mineral and quietly electric, shaped by careful farming, minimal intervention and a deep respect for place. There is a Burgundian calm to the way Louis works, but these are not Burgundy-shaped wines. They are Jura through and through: bright, tense, expressive and complete.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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