Ep 79 My Trip to France: Jura Wine 101

Wine Guide with Cork & Fizz - Wine education for beginners and enthusiasts

Ever tasted a wine so unique that you either absolutely love it or completely hate it?

I was first introduced to Jura wine at a French wine shop here in Seattle. I saw a bottle of Savagnin and asked the wine clerk how is this different from Sauvignon Blanc?

The owner said I had to try it and people either love it or hate it! I ended up loving the unique wines of Jura and I knew that Jura would be a stop on my dream vacation trip.

Today, we are exploring Jura’s unique grape varietals, how the phylloxera epidemic shaped today’s Jura vineyards, and the rare winemaking techniques that produce Jura’s distinctive oxidative wines.

I’m also sharing tips for visiting Jura, from must-see subregions to the gorgeous town of Château-Chalon. I'll also share my personal winery experience at Domaine BAUD - Génération 9 and the exceptional wines that left a lasting impression.

So, if you are ready to go on a journey through a lesser known region with unique grapes and age-old winemaking traditions that create some of the most distinctive wines you’ve never heard of, then today’s episode is for you.

Resources:

Rue de Vignerons - https://www.ruedesvignerons.com/en/

Episode Highlights:

• Jura 101 - The basics

• 5 main grapes found in Jura - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Savagnin, Poulsard and Trousseau

• Traditional method of Savagnin and the modern method of Savagnin

• Terroir of Jura

• Subregions of Jura including Côtes du Jura, Arbois, Château-Chalon AOC, L’Etoile, and AOC’s for wine (Crémant du Jura, MacVin du Jura and Marc du Jura)

• The unique wines of Jura (Vin Jaune, Macvin de Jura, and Vin de Paille)

• My personal wine tasting experience in Jura

• Domaine BAUD - Génération 9 experience

• Wine stand outs in Jura - Deux Grains Tradition, 2022 Brut S and Chateau Chalon Grand Cru

• Tips and recommendations for visiting Jura

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