The wines of the Jura are rarely mentioned, except for its legendary vin jaune. In the Middle Ages, it was already much appreciated at the court of the kings of France, and it remains a rarity today.
The ageing in oak barrels is a special art in the Jura: the wood maintains and enhances the characteristics of the dry white wines of the region in an incomparable way, which have retained their unmistakable style with their aromas of spices, nuts, dried fruit and honey over the centuries.
- Nose: fruity. Aromas of red and black fruits, violets, with a hint of balsamic notes.
- Palate: structured by fine tannins. Suitable for a long cellar ageing.
Tasting date: February 2024.
OUR OPINION: a very fruity vintage, which can be kept in the cellar for 2 to 3 extra years to gain in suppleness. Need some fresh air before tasting.
- Nose: unctuous. Notes of almond and white grapefruit with a hint of anise.
- Palate: rather round with a fleshy texture.
Tasting date: February 2024.
OUR OPINION: 2022 is a hot and dry vintage. The acidity is a little less sustained than usual, and the profile is more unctuous on the palate.
Other available vintage:
- Nose: candied citrus (orange, grapefruit), nuts, raisins, with a pinch of curry
- Palate: full, tasty, and aromatic. Persistent finish.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2014 vintage.
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2014 vintage as an indication.
Other available vintage:
- Nose: complex. Slightly creamy and toasted notes, perfumes of white flowers, yellow peaches, apricots, with a touch of wheat ear.
- Palate: tonic, lemony, with a nice tension.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2020 vintage
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2014 vintage as an indication.
- Nose: complex et toasted. Aromas of white flowers, almond, lemon, green apple and a hint of cardamom.
- Palate: supple and smooth juice. Perfect balance. Liquorice stick reminiscent finish.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2019 vintage.
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2019 vintage as an indication.
- Nose: powerful. Aromas of walnut, dried citrus peel and morel.
- Palate: elegant, rich and unctuous.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2014 vintage.
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2014 vintage as an indication.
Other available vintage:
- Nose: intense and delicately toasted. Notes of praline, almond, lemon and green apple.
- Palate: frank, tonic and lemony. Long aromatic persistence.
Tasting date: April 2023.
OUR OPINION: an incisive and tonic vintage, very energetic. Beautiful aromatic richness. It deserves to be kept for a while in the cellar.
- Nose: discreet and subtle. Aniseed notes, lemon and almond aromas.
- Palate: lively and tonic, slightly pearly on the tip of the tongue.
Tasting date: February 2023.
OUR OPINION: a thirst-quenching and delicate vintage, nicely perfumed.
Other available vintage:
- Nose: intense, tasty and spicy. Notes of black pepper, coffee, blueberry and strawberry.
- Palate: lightly wooded. Juice underlined by tannins of a great delicacy. Slightly liquorice finish.
Tasting date: January 2023.
OUR OPINION: it well deserved its gold medal at the Paris competition! This trousseau is tasty as one could wish, well balanced, as I like them !
Other available vintage:
- Nose: intense and tasty. Aromas of redcurrant, strawberry, blueberry, black pepper, cinnamon.
- Palate: fresh, silky and juicy. Slight bitter perception on the finish.
Tasting date: January 2023.
OUR OPINION: very nice this trousseau, to be drunk chilled (12°C). It is tasty and thirst-quenching. Let's not forget that this Trousseau contains 20% of Poulsard which certainly brings it some roundness and fruitiness.
AMPHORA WINES
Specialized in amphora wines, we offer a sharp selection of white, red or rosé wines, vinified in amphora.
You will find crus:
- fermented and aged in clay amphorae.
- fermented in traditional tanks and aged in clay amphorae.
- only partially aged in clay amphorae.
...including the rare wines completely vinified in Qvevris !