Vin Jaune AOC

Vin jaune (French for “yellow wine”), is a regional speciality from the Jura region. Vin Jaune is also called the gold from Jura (L'or du Jura) and this dry wine is exclusively made from the local grape variety Savagnin. The AOC is divided into 4 appellations: Arbois Vin Jaune AOC, Cotes du Jura Vin Jaune AOC, Château-Chalon AOC and Vin Jaune de l'Etoile. This dry and intense white wine owes its colour to its unique development process: 6 years and 3 months of ageing in Burgundy type barrels (228 litres) which are not topped up, as they are with most wines, so an air gap appears above the wine due to evaporation. A film of yeast grows over the wine, protecting it from oxidation. In Jura, this film is called the voile (veil), but it is similar to the more familiar "flor" in Sherry production. This is what gives Vin Jaune its typical taste, because the yeast develop apple aromas and notes of fresh walnuts. With maturity, the aromas become even more complex and intense with the appearance of Sotolon, characteristic of Vin Jaune, which is very persistent.

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Tasting note

Dry white wine

Appearance: The colour of the yellow wine is a beautiful, bright, golden colour.

Nose: The nose expresses an aromatic palate specific to the Savagnin grape variety, marked by powerful oxidative notes of dried fruits, fresh nuts, spices, coffee and delicate floral notes.

Palate: This range of aromas continues on the palate in a full, round and structured, but not liquorish, body. Vin jaune is astonishingly lively with powerful aromas of nuts, honey, curry and green apples, with a slightly buttery finish.

Serving temperature: Between 13 and 15°C.

Food & Wine Pairing

Dry white wine

Often associated with typical local Jura dishes, Jura vin jaune offers a diversity of flavours to many dishes. It goes wonderfully well with foie gras and is appreciated with fish and poultry in sauce: cod with curry, trout with blue cheese, poularde with morels, coq au vin, chicken with mushrooms and cream. It is the ideal companion of cheeses such as Comté, Morbier, Beaufort, Mont d'Or, accompanied by fresh nuts. Jura vin jaune is also used in cooking and in many recipes: Risotto with morels and vin jaune, trout with vin jaune, Bresse chicken with vin jaune, coq au vin jaune and morels, crème brulée with vin jaune, charlotte with vin jaune...

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What makes vin jaune special?

Only four "Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée" (AOCs) are authorised for the production of vin jaune: Arbois, Côtes du Jura, Château-Chalon and Étoile. Exclusively originating from the Jura vineyards, vin jaune enjoys an international reputation thanks to its unique organoleptic characteristics due to the sotolon as well as its unique production process.

A single grape variety: Savagnin

Vin jaune is a dry white wine made exclusively from the local Savagnin grape variety, a native grape variety planted only in the Jura vineyards and renowned for developing surprising aromas. The intensity and persistence of its flavours make vin jaune unforgettable and unique.

A unique production process

Known as the wine of oblivion or the wine of mysteries, the particularity of this golden nectar lies in its production secrets. The colour of vin jaune owes its typicality to its unique production process: after fermentation, the wine is kept for six years and three months in oak barrels without topping up, i.e. without compensating for the part of the wine that evaporates, known as the "angels' share". A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine and protects it from oxidation by avoiding direct contact with the air. This process gives the vin jaune its particular and recognisable aromas.

An atypical bottle

After ageing, the vin jaune is bottled in a specific and unique container, called a "clavelin", with a capacity of 620ml. This quantity is what is left after the six years and three months of ageing in oak barrels of 1litre of wine. The clavelin is the only bottle allowed for the packaging of vin jaune.

Outstanding longevity capacity

The Jura vin jaune has an immense capacity for ageing as it can be kept in the cellar for more than 50 years and can even be kept for up to 100 years! The complexity of the aromas arrives during the ageing process, with the appearance of sotolon. This very powerful aromatic compound reveals the characteristic nutty notes of vin jaune. Once in the bottle, the sotolon content continues to change during the ageing process, making it a long-keeping wine par excellence, with a record longevity and an exceptional maturing capacity.

One of the world's greatest dry white wines

Vin jaune is considered one of the greatest dry white wines in the world. Its intense golden colour, its extraordinary aromatic intensity and its atypical production method make the "Jura Gold" a very special wine, appreciated and sought after by the greatest connoisseurs. Tasting this delicious nectar is a unique and incomparable taste experience. A legendary wine that all lovers of great wines must taste once in their lives to discover a true explosion of flavours.

How much is a bottle of Jura vin jaune?

The most emblematic of Jura wines reveals a diversity of incomparable flavours and styles, at variable and affordable prices. The price of a bottle of Jura vin jaune varies according to the appellation, the year and the reputation of the winemaker. The price range of a vin jaune is therefore relatively wide and its price remains on average higher than that of other types of wine.

The tradition of the "Percée du vin jaune"

Every first weekend in February since 1996, the Jura vineyards celebrate their precious golden nectar. This is the "Percée du Vin Jaune", a wine festival that honours all the subtlety and complexity of the aromas of this unique wine. The "Percée du Vin Jaune" has become a major wine event that attracts more and more visitors each year. It celebrates the tapping of the first barrels of vin jaune after six years and three months of maturing. The wine thus expresses all the power and richness of its aromas for the pleasure of the many wine lovers and onlookers. After this celebration, the wine is bottled in the famous Clavelins.

Vin jaune, vin de paille, macvin: What are the differences between these Jura wines?

These three wines all come from the Jura, but their nature varies according to their colour, their style and the shape of the bottle. Vin jaune is a dry white wine, while vin de paille is a sweet white wine. Macvin is more commonly found as a sweet white wine, but it can also be made into a red or rosé wine, and all three colours can be made from five different grape varieties. It can be said that what the white wines of these three appellations have in common is the Savagnin grape variety. To find out more, discover the specificities of these Jura wines in our article which details the differences between vin jaune, vin de paille and macvin.

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