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Côtes du Jura La Barraque Savagnin Anne et Jean François Ganevat 2018

The wine

Jean-François Ganevat has crafted a Savagnin – the Jura’s emblematic varietal – grown organically in deep, marl-rich soil. Unsurprisingly, the vinification is as natural as possible and includes an oak cask maturation on lees that lasts for two years. The wine was bottled without fining or filtering, hence why there may be some deposit in the bottle. In the glass this wine has an intense, golden colour with an aromatic bouquet that recalls certain Burgundy cuvées with its notes of white and yellow fruit, lemon, grilled nuts, flowers, and minerals. The palate balances ripe fruit with lively acidity and fine persistence. It deserves to be aged in the cellar for a few years before being served with seafood dishes.

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.