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JURA WINES A whole world of flavours to be discovered JURA WINES Four thousand acres of characterChampagne- sur-Loue Champagne- Cramans sur-Loue BESANÇON Cramans Port-Lesney Port-Lesney BESANÇON RN 83 Aiglepierre Salins- RN 83 Aiglepierre Salins DOLE Marnoz les-Bains DOLE Marnoz Molamboz Molamboz les bains St-Cyr-Montmalin Les Arsures St-Cyr-Montmalin Les Arsures Vadans Mathenay Vadans Mathenay Villette- Villette- RN 5 les-Arbois Montigny-lès-Arsures RN 5 lès-Arbois Montigny-lès-Arsures Mesnay Mesnay Abergement- ARBOIS (Musée de la Vigne Abergement- le-Petit et du Vin, maison ARBOIS (Musée de la Vigne Pupillin Pasteur) le-Petit et du Vin, Maison Pupillin Bersaillin Brainans Pasteur) Le Chateley Tourmont Bersaillin Brainans Poligny Le Chateley Tourmont RN 5 DarbonnaySt-Lothain GENÈVE Poligny Passenans Miéry RN 5 DarbonnaySt-Lothain GENÈVE RN 83 Ménétru-le-Vignoble St-Germain-les-Arlay Bréry Passenans Miéry CHÂTEAU-CHALON Arlay Voiteur Ruffey-sur-Seille (Maison de la Haute Seille) RN 83 Ménétru-le-Vignoble Quintigny Nevy-sur-Seille Saint Germain-lès-Arlay Bréry Le Vernois Arlay CHÂTEAU-CHALON L’ÉTOILE Lavigny Voiteur Baume-Les-Messieurs Ruffey-sur-Seille (Maison de la Haute Seille) St-Didier he Jura vineyards don’t cover a large area Chille Pannessières Quintigny Montmorot Crançot Nevy-sur-Seille Lons-le-saunier Le Vernois but they are exceptionally diverse, stretching Perrigny Lavigny T Conliège L’ÉTOILE Baume-les-Messieurs RN 83 Montaigu St-Didier over 80 kilometres through the Revermont region. Trenal Gevingey Vernantois Chille Pannessières Cesancey Montmorot Crançot Nestled against the foothills of the Jura mountains, Ste-Agnès Lons-le-Saunier Vincelles Perrigny Rotalier Conliège they have a thousand stories to tell: stories of RN 83 Montaigu Beaufort Orbagna (La Caborde Trenal Gevingey Maynal plateforme Vernantois sparkling, vibrant or patient, dry or sweet wines that viti-culturelle) Augea Cesancey Sainte-Agnès fill your soul with powerful and subtle flavours such Vincelles Rotalier as fresh and candied fruits, spices and marmalades, Beaufort Orbagna (La Caborde flowers and biscuits, tea and Comté cheese. Each Maynal plateforme Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée viti-culturelle) Augea géographiquesGeographic AOCs drop reveals new treasures, with local and exotic St-Amour L’ÉTOILE aromas and unexpected, mysterious flavours. CÔTES DU JURAJURA With their bright-gold and ruby hues, Jura wines ARBOIS owe their excellence to terroirs and traditions, Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée CHÂTEAU-CHALON know-how andgéographiques passion. Singular, generous, exotic, Saint-Amour Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée smooth, sweet, wild, subtle, harmonious, light or produitsProduct AOCs L’ÉTOILE powerful: a multitude of styles to savour! • CRÉMANT DU JURA CÔTES DU JURA • MACVIN DU JURA ARBOIS • MARC DU JURA CHÂTEAU-CHALON Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée produits CRÉMANT DU JURA MACVIN DU JURA MARC DU JURA AOC Arbois: pioneering The Arbois appellation is the oldest mean ‘fertile land’. and largest of the four geographic Renowned for its bright and AOCs. Its name comes from the elegant red wines, it produces VINEYARDS Celtic words ‘ar’ and ‘bois’ which the full range of Jura wines. With seven AOCs diversified n 1936, the Jura wine region of Arbois was awarded AOC Côtes du Jura: Ithe first French AOC label. Since then, six other AOCs Dating back to 1937, AOC Côtes du all its grape varieties. have rewarded the passionate work of the region’s Jura is omnipresent from the north The whole range of Jura wines is wine-makers. In the early 20th century, after the vines to the south on a wide range of represented, but still and sparkling had been devastated by the phylloxera aphid, they soils. The region’s second-largest whites dominate – rounded, fruity patiently recreated superior-quality vineyards respectful producer, making wines with and generous. of traditional practices. Today, the Jura wine region has four geographic AOCs and three "product" AOCs, signs of authenticity, rigour and environmental friendliness. AOC L’Étoile: divine Its name (meaning ‘star’) is a legend This AOC has been producing in itself. It may refer to the countless exceptional white wines, including tiny star-shaped Pentacrinite Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille, since fossils buried in its soil, or to the 1937. Chardonnay is king, alone or star arrangement of the five hills paired with Savagnin. surrounding the village. AOC Château-Chalon: exclusive This AOC has been producing one its incomparable character after a of the world’s greatest wines since long, supervised period of ageing. 1937. Derived exclusively from A year’s production can even be Savagnin, Vin Jaune is the only skipped if grape quality is not wine produced here. considered optimal. The golden nectar only reveals Three ‘product’ AOCs inspired by a long tradition: Macvin du Jura, Crémant du Jura and Marc du Jura The first one, awarded in 1991, covers one of France’s greatest liqueur wines: Macvin du Jura. Usually white, it can also be red or rosé. Boasting an AOC since 1995, Crémant du Jura is a festive, sparkling wine produced throughout the region. The most recent AOC, Marc du Jura covers the production of pomace brandy. Chardonnay: floral and elegant Chardonnay originated in it produces floral white wines Burgundy but has been grown in fragrant with citrus fruits, the Jura since the 10th century. It peaches, white flowers, but also FIVE GRAPE VARIETIES adapts easily, making it the most roasted hazelnuts or almonds widespread grape variety. when blended with Savagnin. And a thousand flavours Found on light, limestone soils, isplaying an exceptional range of aromas and Dflavours, Jura wines are made with five different Savagnin: smooth and intense grape varieties: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard (or Ploussard), Trousseau and Pinot noir. These five varieties Typical of the Jura region, Savagnin powerful white wines with express themselves ever so subtly depending on the lie grows on soils of grey marl and complex aromas of fresh butter, of the land, the specific microclimate and the delicate ripens slowly. Demanding and undergrowth, almonds, walnuts blends crafted between them. patient, it is ideal for oxidative and spices. In topped-up barrels, ageing under a film of yeast known it displays mineral notes of lemon as the voile, or veil. It produces and white flowers. Poulsard: bright and fruity This ancient native grape variety, Its thin-skinned grapes with white also called Ploussard, thrives in juice produce fresh and pleasant strong soils of marl or clay. It’s the wines with hints of small red fruits second most widespread variety and a surprising light-ruby colour. after Chardonnay. Pinot noir: supple and full-bodied Often used in blends for its since the 15th century, it is often gustatory and ageing properties, the first to ripen. It produces Pinot noir can also be enjoyed on bright-red wines with notes of its own. Planted in gravelly soils undergrowth, cherry and wild fruit. Trousseau: rare and surprising A demanding, late-harvest grape Once vinified, it develops intense, native to the Comté region, peppery, spicy flavours and hints Trousseau requires lighter, of red fruits. gravelly, warm soils. The art of bubbles du Jura Since Crémant du Jura was AppeArAnce: light and CRÉMANT created in 1995, its production has brilliant, with dancing steadily increased. The ultimate bubbles. Festive and delicate festive wine, it pairs perfectly with Bouquet: floral notes of aperitifs, cocktails and desserts. hawthorn, honeysuckle, It can be made with any of the Jura lime blossom, toasted n the Jura, it’s the first cork that pops when region’s five grape varieties. aromas and white fruits. Ithere’s an event to celebrate. Modelled on To blend them, wine-makers follow tAste: a festive attack an old sparkling-wine producing tradition, it is their inspiration and desires. thanks to the fine bubbles crafted with meticulous care. The AOC requires that the grapes be that charm the palate. hand-picked, transported in pierced A refined, fruity balance. crates so the juice oxidise, and serving: well-chilled, then pressed in whole clusters. between 5 and 8°C. This production method dates back to the late 18th century. After alcoholic fermentation in vats or barrels, secondary fermentation occurs in bottle. Crémant through rose-coloured glasses White isn’t the only colour for Crémant du Jura. Its rosé version must contain at least 50% Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot noir, blended or not. Its aromas evoke small red fruits. Perfect as an aperitif, with strawberry soup in the spring, or to accompany fish fillets cooked with sweet spices such as tandoori. Poulsard Fresh and easy to drink, AppeArAnce: pastel red, with light ruby highlights. of the Jura Poulsard has a nice pastel RED WINES hue due to the grapes’ Bouquet: extremely smooth fruity, thin skin and is sometimes spicy and flowery aromas. Notes of Little-known treasures mistaken for rosé, although cherries, blackcurrants, blackberries, tasting makes the difference sloes and fresh pepper. clear. A subtle wine, it tAste: lively attack, smooth, supple perfectly rounds off a platter yet pervasive tannins. Balanced, spicy of cured meats, a Morteau finish. sausage or an exotic dish. serving: between 11 and 13°C. It’s a wine for a whole meal! Drink within 5 to 8 years. Trousseau right, fresh, delicate and Bsurprising, red Jura wines Rich and tannic, this elegant, AppeArAnce: ruby red of varying are still largely unknown to the fragrant wine vibrantly intensity. public and yet have enough enhances grilled meat, Bouquet: aromas of red berries, charm and potential to enchant small game in sauce and spices, ground fresh pepper, floral curious palates. From aperitif well-matured cheese. notes of poppy and violet. to dessert, they’re generous, tAste: fresh attack, nice structure, gracious, well-rounded and perfect balance. Surprising tangy refined. notes of slightly spicy red fruits. serving: between 13 and 16°C.