THE NATIVE GRAPES
JURA & SAVOIE
Fantastique – native double act
Regional Vineyard:
Dedicated to Quality – Jura
In the Jura region 2,000 hectares are dedicated to growing grapes for top quality wine production.
Dedicated to Quality – Savoie
The Savoie vineyard spans 2,100 hectares
Notable Cru/Zones:
Jura
Arbois
Château-Chalon
Côtes du Jura
l’Étoile
Macvin
Cremant du Jura
Savoie
Savoie
Roussette de Savoie
Seyssel
Wine Style/Quality:
% Red
Jura – 26%
Savoie – 20%
% White
Jura – 37%
Savoie – 70%
% Rosé / % Cremant / Vin Jaune e Vin de Paille
Savoie Rosé – 6%
Jura Rosé – 0%
Jura Cremant – 27%
Jura Vin Jaune – 4%
Jura Vin de Paille – 1%
% AOC
High quality with limited availability
Native Reds JURA
Beclan
Poulsard
Trousseau
Native Reds SAVOIE
Chatus
Seyval Noir
Teinturier
White Natives JURA
Gouais Blanc
Northeast France is believed to be the birthplace of this variety. So far it’s proven difficult to be sure of exactly where. So for the time being we’re giving it Jura even though Burgundy might have a lot to say about it.
Savagnin
One of the great grapes from this region and influential in more ways than one.
White Natives SAVOIE
Altesse
Gringet
Molette
Mondeuse Blanche
A parent of SYRAH !!
Seyval Blanc
OUR STATSOURCES:
Vins du Jura – www.jura-vins.com
Les Vins de Savoie – www.vinsdesavoie.net
Wine Grapes – A complete guide… Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz
AIS Associazione Italiana Sommelier