Wine style
Wine style
Jura Vin Jaune
Jura Vin Jaune
Jura Vin Jaune
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France
Imagine biting into a walnut while smelling a curry spice jar inside an old French cellar. It is an acquired taste that defies modern freshness, offering deep, savory layers of flavor that last forever on your palate.
Imagine biting into a walnut while smelling a curry spice jar inside an old French cellar. It is an acquired taste that defies modern freshness, offering deep, savory layers of flavor that last forever on your palate.
Imagine biting into a walnut while smelling a curry spice jar inside an old French cellar. It is an acquired taste that defies modern freshness, offering deep, savory layers of flavor that last forever on your palate.
Body
Just Right
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
Sour As Heck
Sugar
Savagely Dry
The story
Yeast veil
Long wait
Happy accident
Centuries ago, winemakers in the Jura mountains realized something magical happened when they left barrels not quite full. A veil of yeast formed on the surface, protecting the liquid below while letting it breathe. Instead of turning into vinegar, Savagnin transformed into gold. It is a game of patience, requiring over six years of waiting before a single drop can be bottled.
Centuries ago, winemakers in the Jura mountains realized something magical happened when they left barrels not quite full. A veil of yeast formed on the surface, protecting the liquid below while letting it breathe. Instead of turning into vinegar, Savagnin transformed into gold. It is a game of patience, requiring over six years of waiting before a single drop can be bottled.
Centuries ago, winemakers in the Jura mountains realized something magical happened when they left barrels not quite full. A veil of yeast formed on the surface, protecting the liquid below while letting it breathe. Instead of turning into vinegar, Savagnin transformed into gold. It is a game of patience, requiring over six years of waiting before a single drop can be bottled.
Why it's special
Weird bottle
Evaporation loss
Oxidative magic
Everything about it breaks the rules. You have to wait six years and three months to bottle it. It comes in a weird squat bottle called a clavelin that holds only 62cl, representing what remains of a liter after evaporation. That angels' share creates an intense concentration of flavors you simply cannot find in standard winemaking anywhere else on the planet.
Everything about it breaks the rules. You have to wait six years and three months to bottle it. It comes in a weird squat bottle called a clavelin that holds only 62cl, representing what remains of a liter after evaporation. That angels' share creates an intense concentration of flavors you simply cannot find in standard winemaking anywhere else on the planet.
Everything about it breaks the rules. You have to wait six years and three months to bottle it. It comes in a weird squat bottle called a clavelin that holds only 62cl, representing what remains of a liter after evaporation. That angels' share creates an intense concentration of flavors you simply cannot find in standard winemaking anywhere else on the planet.
Who's gonna like it
Sherry fans
Umami lovers
Bold palates
If you love dry Sherry or get excited about funky, savory things like Comté cheese and mushrooms, grab a glass. Sweet tooths should run for the hills. This is for the bold explorer who wants wine to taste like history and umami rather than just fruit salad. It challenges your taste buds in the most delightful, nutty way possible.
If you love dry Sherry or get excited about funky, savory things like Comté cheese and mushrooms, grab a glass. Sweet tooths should run for the hills. This is for the bold explorer who wants wine to taste like history and umami rather than just fruit salad. It challenges your taste buds in the most delightful, nutty way possible.
If you love dry Sherry or get excited about funky, savory things like Comté cheese and mushrooms, grab a glass. Sweet tooths should run for the hills. This is for the bold explorer who wants wine to taste like history and umami rather than just fruit salad. It challenges your taste buds in the most delightful, nutty way possible.
SUB-REGIONS
Arbois
(
Jura
)
Louis Pasteur cracked the code on yeast right here, and locals haven't stopped experimenting since. It represents the beating heart of Jura, pumping out everything from ethereal Poulsard to that legendary nutty Vin Jaune.
Louis Pasteur cracked the code on yeast right here, and locals haven't stopped experimenting since. It represents the beating heart of Jura, pumping out everything from ethereal Poulsard to that legendary nutty Vin Jaune.
Arbois-Pupillin
(
Jura
)
While big brother Arbois takes the broad spotlight, this tiny village punches way above its weight class. It is the specific commune where Ploussard reigns supreme, creating a cult-like following among natural wine lovers who obsess over pale reds.
While big brother Arbois takes the broad spotlight, this tiny village punches way above its weight class. It is the specific commune where Ploussard reigns supreme, creating a cult-like following among natural wine lovers who obsess over pale reds.
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