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Switzerland produces a wide range of distinctive wines, many of which are rarely exported. The country's mountainous vineyards create fresh, characterful wines from both international and local grape varieties.

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Glass of vin Jaune with Savagnin grape on the left, a dusty bottle of vin Jaune and a couple of walnuts. Background is a Jura landscape.

Savagnin: The Jura Grape Behind Vin Jaune and Oxidative Wines

Savagnin is Jura’s white grape behind Vin Jaune, the region’s distinctive dry wine aged under a natural yeast veil. It also makes fresh, high-acid wines with citrus and orchard-fruit flavours, as well as fuller, nuttier wines shaped by sous-voile ageing.

Grape Guide 11 min read

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