This is what good wine from the Savagnin Blanc grape tastes like

Savignan Blanc comes from the Jura in the east of France. It is primarily used to make Vin Jaune. A historic, very special wine. Dry, dark yellow, resembling Sherry and made in a similar way. Vin Jaune has an intense, ripe aroma. Smoky and nutty. The taste has surprisingly fresh citrus acidity. Vin Jaune can often be aged for a very long time.

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The Savagnin Blanc grows in the French Jura, in the east of the country, near the border with Switzerland. You certainly wouldn't say so when tasting a glass of Vin Jeaune, but the Savagnin is the same grape as the rather aromatic Traminer, which grows mainly in Central Europe.

The entirely unique style of Vin Jaune is due to the special way in which it is made. After the fermentation of the Savagnin Blanc juice, the wine is placed in large oak barrels. They are not filled completely, so that a layer of air remains at the top of the barrel. A veil of yeast (the voile) forms on the wine. This protects the wine from oxygen and thus from spoilage. But at the same time, this voile imparts all kinds of special aromas to the wine.

We currently have four wines made from the Savagnin Blanc grape in our range. You can view our Savagnin Blanc wines here.