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 domain in 1998. His 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 domain 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 ; Gavenat has recently got involved in negociant activity. This domain 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.

The unbounding creativity of Jean-François Ganevat is exceedingly apparent here as he offers us another cuvée from his extensive range. Les Corvées is a cuvée made from Trousseau grapes, an iconic and emblematic red grape variety from the Jura. The vines draw their nutrients from soils composed of gravel and marl using environmentally-friendly growing methods that have been certified organic and biodynamic. This gives pride of place to the natural treatments carried out by the estate’s winemaker and his team.
Staying true to himself and his beliefs, Jean-François Ganevat turns his Trousseau grapes into wine in the most natural way possible - by using indigenous yeasts to trigger fermentation. The wine undergoes a year-long ageing process in both cone-shaped wooden barrels and amphoras, and is bottled without fining, filtration or the addition of sulphur. Thanks to the absence of heavy extraction, we are presented with a wine that has a beautiful light red colour, showcasing juicy, crunchy fruit in a fine, delicate register, marked by great freshness.