Orange Manuel

Orange Manuel from Domaine Nøvice is a skin-contact wine made from Savagnin grown in Poligny, Jura. The grapes come from two vineyards, including Saint Savin, where Yves Roy has revived 120-year-old vines. To craft this cuvée, half the harvest undergoes a three-week maceration with whole bunches, while the other half is direct pressed. The wine is then aged over two winters in large 500-liter foudres, bottled without filtration, fining, or added sulfur.

This careful approach brings out the aromatic depth of Savagnin, with bright notes of grapefruit, nectarine, and apricot. The marl and fossilized limestone soils contribute a firm mineral backbone, while gentle tannins and a touch of bitterness from the skin contact add texture and structure. Fresh yet complex, Orange Manuel captures both the personality of the grape and the character of its Jura terroir.

It pairs beautifully with spiced dishes such as curry, as well as with aged Jura cheeses, offering a natural expression of Savagnin that connects tradition with a modern taste for orange wines.