JURA
Jura is a small but distinctive wine region located in eastern France, between Burgundy and Switzerland along the foothills of the Jura Mountains. Despite its modest size, Jura has gained international recognition for its unique grape varieties, traditional winemaking techniques and highly distinctive wine styles.
The region benefits from a cool continental climate and limestone-rich soils similar to those found in neighbouring Burgundy. Jura vineyards are spread across a narrow strip of hills, where altitude and varied exposures help preserve acidity and aromatic complexity in the wines.
Jura is known for both its indigenous grape varieties and its unusual winemaking traditions. Key grapes include Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard (Ploussard), Trousseau and Pinot Noir. The region produces a wide range of styles, from fresh mineral-driven whites and delicate reds to its famous oxidative wines.
One of Jura’s most iconic wines is Vin Jaune, made from Savagnin and aged under a layer of yeast (similar to sherry’s flor) for over six years, developing distinctive flavours of walnut, spice and dried fruit. Jura also produces Vin de Paille (straw wine) and high-quality sparkling wines known as Crémant du Jura.
