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.

Jean-François Ganevat's Jura crémant is made solely from Chardonnay, picked quite early on to conserve the acidity. Aged in demi-muids sur latte for at least three years his slightly sulphurous wine is then bottled without any dosage. Blessed with a light hue with golden tints, it offers up an intense nose which unfurls odours of fresh hazelnuts and walnuts but also chalk and flint. It has a lovely fresh attack on the palette and ends with a slightly more acidic finish, enhanced by fine hazelnut notes.