Based in the tiny village of Celles-sur-Ource, Jean Laurent embodies the true spirit of what it means to be a récoltant-manipulant. Jean, who represents the third generation at his family estate, farms 14 hectares of vines averaging 25 to 30 years old, with some of the oldest parcels clocking in at over six decades in age. A fervent believer in sustainability, Jean limits treatments in the vines, uses solar panels for electricity, and collects rainwater to be reused at the property. Jean’s wines are produced as single-varietal bottlings and are vinified in steel (with full malo) prior to aging sur-lie for a minimum of 30 months (vintage bottlings rest for an impressive 10 to 40 years prior to release!) All bottles at Jean Laurent depict disgorgement date and are bottled with 6-8 g/L of dosage (8-10 g/L for rosé expressions).