Region · Jura, France
Jura
ZHU-rah
Mountains, flor, and small barrels
A tiny eastern French region of Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Chardonnay — plus vin jaune, the oxidative white that tastes like walnuts and time.
- walnut
- green apple
- red fruit
- curry
- salt
Ouillé (topped-up) whites are alpine and taut. Sous voile (under flor) whites, including vin jaune, are oxidative on purpose. Red Poulsard is pale as Pinot; Trousseau is darker and spicier. Crémant du Jura is a value sparkler.
Comté is the local religion. If you like Sherry and Burgundy, you will like Jura.
Vin jaune with Comté; Poulsard with trout; Trousseau with smoked meats.
At the table
Service
Whites 50–57 °F (10–14 °C) depending on oxidation; reds 54–57 °F (12–14 °C).
