Alex Plassat

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Alex Plassat 〰️

Domaine Alexandre Plassat, founded by Alexandre Plassat in 2019, is a small natural wine estate in Saint-Germain-lès-Arlay, Côtes du Jura, France.

Originally from Lot-et-Garonne and raised in Toulouse, Alexandrestudied agronomy, worked in conventional viticulture at the Arbois cooperative, and discovered natural winesthrough Poligny caviste Sylvain Oudet.

He trained at Jean-François Ganevat’s domaine for three years, learningminimal-intervention techniques, before acquiring 0.6 hectares in 2019, expanding to 2.2 hectares by 2022. Hisvineyards, in conversion to organic certification, include Chardonnay, Trousseau, Poulsard, and Gamay ondiverse terroirs (gray marl, clay, Bajocian limestone) around Montain and Quintiny (near L’Étoile). Alexandre’szero-zero approach involves hand-tended vines, native yeast fermentation, no additives, no sulfur, no fining, andno filtration. Cuvées like Au Couvent (Poulsard-Trousseau, light and spicy), Les Humains (Chardonnay), andother Chardonnay, Trousseau, and Gamay wines are aromatic, balanced, and fruit-driven, reflecting Jura’sterroir. His wines, often aged for extended periods (e.g., three years for some whites), are exported to Europe,the US, and beyond.

 

Where to Find Domaine Alexandre Plassat Wines

Online Retailers (International & France)

iDealwine Online auction and fixed-price sales of fine wines, often featuring Jura producers. Check for specific listings.
Avintures.fr (France) French natural wine retailer based in Jura, often has a selection of Alexandre Plassat wines.
Cave l'Art des Choix (France) French retailer sometimes offering Alexandre Plassat wines for delivery or click and collect.
La Volat (France) Specializes in Jura natural wines, often featuring Domaine Alexandre Plassat.
Gourmet Hunters Online retailer that occasionally stocks Alexandre Plassat wines, check for current availability and shipping.
Vins et Millésimes French online wine shop with a focus on fine and rare wines, may list Plassat wines.

Other Resources & Information

The Grape Reset Offers information on Alexandre Plassat, including details about his philosophy and wines. May list general retailers or importers.
Vivino.com While not a direct retailer, Vivino can show you user ratings and sometimes list merchants who have sold specific Plassat wines. You can check for current availability via their platform.
Wine-Searcher.com An invaluable global database. Search for "Alexandre Plassat" to see current merchant listings and price comparisons worldwide.
Les Jardins de St-Vincent (France) While they state Plassat wines are often reserved for in-store visits, they are a reference point for Jura wines and worth contacting if in the region.

Tips for Finding Domaine Alexandre Plassat:

**Specialized Natural Wine Shops:** Alexandre Plassat's wines are natural. Focus your search on local wine shops that explicitly specialize in natural, organic, and biodynamic wines. These shops often have direct relationships with smaller importers.
**Jura Wine Specialists:** Look for retailers or importers who have a strong focus on wines from the Jura region of France, as Plassat is a key producer there.
**Contact Importers:** Many of these smaller domaines work with specific importers in different countries. If you find an importer listed on a wine blog or article mentioning Plassat, try contacting them to see which retailers they supply in your area.