Vin de France Le Zaune à Dédée Jean-François Ganevat (Domaine) 2013
13%
0.75L
Intensity
A very particular orange wine, made from a blend of Savagnin and Gewurztraminer, macerated and matured sous voile (or oxidised). It displays great aromatic intensity, with bitter, fresh orange flavours. Keep for dishes full of character, including spicy food.
Lot presentation
Vin de France Le Zaune à Dédée Jean-François Ganevat (Domaine) 2013
The wine
Le Zaune à Dédée is produced from a blend of Savagnin and Gewürztraminer. The grapes are macerated (this is a so-called vin orange), then matured sous voile (under a yeast film). On the nose, this cuvée expresses aromas of rose along with oxidised, spicy notes, and the palate has fullness, great intensity, softness and – at the same time – a fresh structure with scents of bitter orange and a slight tannic impression at the finish.
About the Producer Ganevat (domaine)
Former head winemaker of Jean-Marc Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet, Jean-François Gavenat has become one of the most talented winemakers in the Jura since he took over his family estate in 1998. Located in Rotalier in the hamlet of La Combe, the vineyard spans 13 hectares and includes many different grape varieties. Gavenat has a natural and biodynamic approach (without certification) and produces some single vineyard wines (the estate boasts 50 different cuvées). The vines are relatively old and meticulously cared for. The yields are low and the vinifcations gentle. Some of the reds are matured in amphorae are of a very high quality.
The property’s grande cuvée is Les Vignes de mon Père, a Savagnin aged for ten years.
Jean-François Gavenat has also set up a small négociant business with his wife under the name ‘Anne et Jean-François Ganevat’, which allows him to produce and offer even more wines to the world. This estate has played an important part in increasing the popularity of wines from the Jura. Production is small and the wines are prized by wine lovers all over.
