Jura
Wine regionFrance
Jura is a small eastern French wine region known for Savagnin, distinctive light-coloured reds and a wide range of traditional wine styles.
Five grapes frame the region: Chardonnay and Savagnin for whites, with Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir for reds. Vin jaune is a particular dry Savagnin style matured beneath a yeast veil. Vin de paille, made from dried grapes, and Crémant du Jura sparkling wine follow different production paths.
Not every Jura white has the oxidative character associated with vin jaune. Producers also make topped-up wines, commonly described as ouillé, which show another side of the grapes. Check the wine’s stated method and style before assuming that a regional origin describes its flavour or sweetness.
Grapes grown
Sub-regions
- Arbois
- Château-Chalon
- L’Étoile
- Côtes du Jura