2018

Jura, France

Gamay, Indigenous Jura Varietals

In the charming hamlet of La Combe de Rotalier, Jean-François Ganevat - known as Fanfan - is making wine with the inspired magic of an alchemist. He comes from a long line of winegrowers, dating as far back as 1650, and after working both for his father and for the prestigious Domaine Jean-Marc Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet, Jean-François returned to the Jura in 1998 to take over the family domaine.

Today, he is joined by his sister, Anne, and the family has seventeen different local varieties planted of both red and white grapes - an incredible amount of variation for holdings of such small size. Jean-François Ganevat is a master of his craft, one of the true magicians of the eclectic. To say that his grapes are spun into gold would not be far from the truth; his wines are entirely otherworldly.

This Gamay dominant blend is silky, refreshing, and loaded with flavors of red fruit, pepper, and citrus. A truly delightful experience that will make you glad you have 3 liters of it.

Pairings: Steak with Chimichuri, Apricots, Spring Mix Salad

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