Jura Explained: Grapes, Wines and How to Explore It
Jura is a small eastern French wine region bordering Switzerland, renowned for Savagnin, Vin Jaune, distinctive oxidative wines, elegant Chardonnay and light, fragrant reds made from native grapes.
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Savagnin: The Jura Grape Behind Vin Jaune and Oxidative Wines
Savagnin is a distinctive white grape best known in France's Jura region. It typically produces dry wines with high acidity and flavours of citrus, green apple, nuts and spice. Some examples develop complex oxidative notes of curry, walnut and preserved lemon.