Côtes du Jura Cuvée Orégane Jean-François Ganevat (Domaine) 2018

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Côtes du Jura Cuvée Orégane Jean-François Ganevat (Domaine) 2018

The wine

A magnificent blend between Savagnin and a local variety of Chardonnay (melon à queue rouge), this wine is an essential choice for fans of Jura wines. Like various Ganevat wines, it is subjected to ullage. The Savagnin and melon à queue rouge here produce a lively, fruity wine with incredible intensity.

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 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.

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