The 2023 Croix & Courbet Côtes du Jura En Beaumont Savagnin Ouillé is a distinctive Jura white made from Savagnin grown in the En Beaumont lieu-dit. The Ouillé style, with the wine regularly topped up during maturation, preserves the grape’s bright fruit and freshness while allowing the limestone-rich Jura terroir to express itself clearly. It shows lemon, green apple and white peach alongside citrus peel, white flowers, fresh herbs and subtle almond and stony mineral notes.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely textured, with vibrant acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate stone fruit. Lemon and green apple are complemented by white peach and pear, while subtle floral and herbal notes add aromatic lift. A fine saline, chalky and mineral character provides tension and length, with gentle almond and savoury nuances developing through the mid-palate. The palate remains fresh and focused, leading to a dry, clean and persistent finish with lingering citrus, mineral and lightly nutty notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for drinkers who enjoy distinctive Jura whites with freshness, texture and mineral-driven savoury complexity. The Ouillé approach makes it more direct and fruit-focused than an oxidative Savagnin, while still showing the variety’s characteristic saline and nutty edge. Best enjoyed over the next 4–7 years. Serve lightly chilled with Comté, seared scallops, grilled trout with lemon and herbs, roast chicken with mushrooms, pork tenderloin with fennel, or creamy mushroom and leek risotto.
