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Jean-François Ganevat, “Les Grands Teppes” Vieilles Vignes

Jura, France 2015 (750mL)
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Jean-François Ganevat, “Les Grands Teppes” Vieilles Vignes

Jean-François Ganevat is one of the leading producers in the Jura. Based in the village of La Combe, the Ganevat family traces their winemaking heritage back to the 17th century. Jean-François, or ‘Fanfan’ as he is known, worked in Burgundy before returning to the domaine in 1998, subsequently converting his vineyards to biodynamics, applying both minimal SO2 and extended lees aging across a dizzying multitude of white and red cuvées. He has become a cult-superstar when it comes to biodynamic viticulture, working with extremely low yields. 

Ganevat strives to age his Chardonnays for 3 years in 300 to 400-liter neutral French barrels. The “Les Grands Teppes” Vieilles Vignes still demonstrates amazing restraints and focus. The purity is evident with a few sniffs. Aromas of white blossoms, apricot skin, white peach, and a kiss of vanilla-laced oak. Aerate for 15-30 minutes to experience high-tone notes of preserved lemon and mandarin orange that resonate through the whole mouth. Crush rocks and mineral cut through the fruit. The perfect turn-on for White Burgundy fans.

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Country
France
Region
Jura
Sub-Region
FranceCôtes du Jura
Soil
White Marl
Farming
Biodynamic
Blend
Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol
14.5
OAK
Neutral Barrel
TEMP.
50-55
Glassware
Burgundy Stems
Drinking
Now-2028
Decanting
30 Minutes
Pairing
Braised Cod with Caramelized Leeks

France

Bourgogne

Beaujolais

Enjoying the greatest wines of Beaujolais starts, as it usually does, with the lay of the land. In Beaujolais, 10 localities have been given their own AOC (Appellation of Controlled Origin) designation. They are: Saint Amour; Juliénas; Chénas; Moulin-à Vent; Fleurie; Chiroubles; Morgon; Régnié; Côte de Brouilly; and Brouilly.

Southwestern France

Bordeaux

Bordeaux surrounds two rivers, the Dordogne and Garonne, which intersect north of the city of Bordeaux to form the Gironde Estuary, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is at the 45th parallel (California’s Napa Valley is at the38th), with a mild, Atlantic-influenced climate enabling the maturation of late-ripening varieties.

Central France

Loire Valley

The Loire is France’s longest river (634 miles), originating in the southerly Cévennes Mountains, flowing north towards Paris, then curving westward and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Nantes. The Loire and its tributaries cover a huge swath of central France, with most of the wine appellations on an east-west stretch at47 degrees north (the same latitude as Burgundy).

Northeastern France

Alsace

Alsace, in Northeastern France, is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world, with vineyards running from the foothills of theVosges Mountains down to the Rhine River Valley below.

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