Vin Jaune, 2016

The Jura's most famous wine, aged over six years under a thin skin of yeast. Nutty, salty and spicy, with a finish that keeps going.

Vin Jaune is the Jura's signature wine: Savagnin aged for years in barrels that are never topped up, so a thin film of yeast grows on top and slowly shapes the flavour. This 2016 from Jean-Francois and Anne Ganevat is old gold in colour. It smells and tastes of walnut and curry spice, candied citrus and a smoky edge. Lively acidity runs through a powerful, salty palate, and the finish goes on for a long time. Nothing is added to fortify it.