News — Jura

The Grand Cru of Vin Jaune:
Macle Château-Chalon

Macle possesses an extraordinary ability to take Jura's wild, earthy flavors and, with absolute clarity, weave them together into a unified tapestry that has an undeniable, mineral-driven elegance.

Recent Purchases: Belluard, Cedric Bouchard, Dujac,
Haart, Pedres Blanques, Pierre Peters, Vatan & More

Our recent finds include Julian Haart's 2019 Goldtröpfchen Kabinett, Pierre Peters' 2008 Chetillon, and a magnum of 2011 Vatan Sancerre. To call out only a few. 

Recent Purchases: Bérèche, Bouchard, Cedric Bouchard, Clos Rougeard,
Collier, Keller, Macle, Marnes Blanches, Prevost, Schäfer-Fröhlich & More

We've scooped up a lot of fun wines recently.

Jura: Cavarodes, Ganevat, Marnes Blanches,
Macle, Overnoy & More

To start with, Domaine des Cavarodes is situated just north of Arbois. Etienne Thiebaud's Domaine des Cavarodes produces some of Jura's hardest-to-find bottles. 

Hitting The Bullseye:
2022 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Trois Cépages

For many years, Pélican Arbois Trois has been one of our go-tos.

Recent Purchases:
Bernaudeau, Chave, Clos Rougeard, Colin-Morey, Macle, Mugneret-Gibourg, Roulot & More

Before wrapping up, I can't resist mentioning 2014 Colin-Morey Chassagne 1er Abbaye de Morgeot Cuvee Clement et Emma and Krug's 164th Edition, based on the incredible 2008 vintage.

Jura Rarities:
Cavarodes, Cellier Saint Benoit, Ganevat, Macle & Pelican

"Terrific concentration and balance. Bravo!"
2012 Montbourgeau L'Etoile Vin Jaune

Montbourgeau produces some of the finest and most elegant Vin Jaunes. Their only rival is Macle's great Château-Chalons. 

The Pope of Arbois:
2012 & 2013 Puffeney Arbois Vin Jaune

Puffeney is one of the Jura's old guard. He's so well-respected within the region that he's nicknamed the Pope of Arbois.  The wines have a rugged honesty that we love. 

Macle 1993-2015:
Côtes du Jura & Château-Chalon

Macle has long stood as a benchmark for the Jura. The explanation is simple: no one in the region captures elegance the way that they do.

The Grand Cru of Vin Jaune:
2011 & 2012 Macle Château-Chalon

Château-Chalon is one of the great and utterly fascinating wines of the world. Macle is the long-standing benchmark of the appellation. Sadly, Macle's reputation in Europe makes finding the wines in the U.S. extremely difficult. For quite some time, Crush has been one of the few places in the country where you can find the wines. 

Jean-François Ganevat:
From Cremant to Macvin & Much More

This may very well be the most extensive Ganevat offering we've done. It covers everything from his seldom seen sparkling wine to his sweet Sul Q, hitting nearly all of his most important wines and throwing a few obscure ones in as well. There is also a healthy amount of large formats.

"This is a candidate for an eternal wine."
- 1993 Macle Château-Chalon

Château Chalon is the Grand Cru of Vin Jaune. It's here that Vin Jaune reaches the pinnacle of refinement and age-worthiness. Curnonsky, a famous 20th Century Parisian gourmet known as the "Prince of Gastronomes," included the wines of Château Chalon among "the five great white wines of France," along with Montrachet and Yquem.

The Pope of Arbois:
2014 Puffeney Trousseau Les Bérangère

Earlier this week, we offered Domaine du Pélican Trousseau Les Bérangères, which is sourced from vines that belonged to Jacques Puffeney. Today, we pay homage to Puffeney, one of the grandmasters of the Jura.

D'Angerville Debut: Jura "Grand Cru"
- 2018 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Trousseau Les Bérangères

Montigny-lès-Arsures is home to the greatest expressions of Trousseau, and Les Bérangères is one of the most renowned vineyards in the village. When you combine this with d'Angerville's incredibly conscientious and sensitive winemaking, the results are deeply impressive.

2017 Anne & Jean-Francois Ganevat J'en Veux Encore

Last week, we opened a bottle of J'en Veux Encore. It disappeared in a matter of minutes. The staff is rarely so enthusiastic about a wine. 

The Pope of Arbois: 2012 Puffeney Arbois Vin Jaune

Puffeney is one of the Jura's old guard and one of its great traditionalists. He's so well-respected within the region that he's nicknamed the Pope of Arbois.

Hitting the Bull's Eye:
2016 Domaine du Pélican Savagnin Ouillé

Domaine Pélican is placing a major emphasis on the Savagnin grape. Tasting the 2016, it's clear how much their bet on the grape is paying off.

The Grand Cru of Vin Jaune: 2008 Macle Chateau Chalon

For us, Macle's Château-Chalons are some of the best and most moving wines out there. Without a doubt the 2008 will go down as one of the top examples. It's an amazingly complete vintage delivering verve, concentration and a deep complexity.

Startling Debut:
2015 Pelican Poulsard

In their first vintage producing a straight Poulsard, Pélican really nails the grape.

Jura Circa 1962:
1962 Cartier Chateau Chalon

Vin Jaune is one of the nearly immortal wines of the world. Château Chalon is the Grand Cru of Vin Jaune.

Exciting Debut - d'Angerville in Jura:
2015 Pelican Poulsard

I waited for months to taste Pélican's Poulsard. I heard really good reports on the wine. It didn't disappoint.

Rethinking Vin Jaune:
2008 Ganevat Chardonnay Cuvée du Pépé

Jean-François Ganevat produces an absolutely dizzying range of wines. With the freedom that such breadth affords him, brilliant and revelatory wines pop up. Cuvée du Pépé is a prime example of this. It's Chardonnay given Vin Jaune treatment - aged for over seven years under flor. 

D'Angerville in the Jura: Breakout Vintage

Outstanding Jura from a Volnay star. Guillaume d'Angerville makes stunning wines in Volnay, which is not news to any Burgundy lover.