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Jean-François Ganevat, “La Gravière”

Jura, France 2015 (750mL)
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Jean-François Ganevat, “La Gravière”

Ganevat? Wait, that
Ganevat? Oh yes. If your heart’s not racing, it should be: Jean-François’
dizzying lineup of micro-batch Jura bottlings have rapidly gained a massive
cult following in the buzzing world of natural wine. While everyone in the wine
industry has heard of Ganevat, only a fraction have actually tasted his wines
because they are nearly impossible to acquire. Jean-François represents
the 14th generation of Jura winegrowers in his family, a legacy that dates back
370 years. And still, he and his small team only manage a small number of
hectares. There’s a reason: Jean-François is a hyper-fanatical farmer and
winemaker who controls the micro-production of 40+ different cuvées. Every
single wine is crafted with exceedingly painstaking detail and made 100%
naturally. No chemicals, no additives, no sulfur. Though most of his production
is dedicated to his own vines.



“La Gravière” is 100% Chardonnay that soars with more
lip-smacking sleek minerality and fruit purity than top-shelf White Burgundy. Chardonnay
cultivation in the Jura is not a newfangled development. They have been growing
this noble varietal since the 10th century. Factor in 60+ year-old
vines and this is one serious pickup for Chardonnay purists. Sense of place truly
reveals itself after taking a few sips.
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Country
France
Region
Jura
Sub-Region
FranceCôtes du Jura
Soil
Gray Marl
Blend
Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol
13.5
OAK
300L Demi-Muids
TEMP.
55
Glassware
Burgundy Stems
Drinking
Now-2025
Decanting
15 Minutes
Pairing
Boudin Blanc with Leeks and Mustard

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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