The 2024 Théo Dancer Vin de France Jurassique Savagnin is a beautifully incisive and deeply mineral white from one of Burgundy’s most exciting young winemakers. Produced from carefully sourced Savagnin grown on marl, clay and limestone soils in the Jura around Rotalier, the wine forms part of Théo Dancer’s tiny micro-négoce project exploring grape varieties and terroirs beyond Burgundy. Unlike traditional oxidative Jura styles, Jurassique is vinified ouillé (topped up) to emphasise purity, freshness and terroir transparency rather than flor-driven oxidative character. Fermented naturally and aged in large old oak barrels with minimal intervention, the wine reflects Dancer’s signature philosophy of precision, energy and crystalline balance.
The nose reveals preserved lemon, green apple and citrus peel layered alongside fennel, lime blossom, wet stone and subtle nutty spice, giving the wine remarkable aromatic lift and complexity. On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of citrus oil, orchard fruit and gentle phenolic grip are balanced by saline freshness and deep chalky tension, finishing long, dry and beautifully persistent with outstanding precision and energy. Critics and merchants consistently note the wine’s “straightforward, salty and energetic” profile together with its powdery grip, ginger spice and exceptional freshness.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Théo Dancer Jurassique Savagnin is a superb modern Jura-inspired white — mineral, vibrant and beautifully refined with outstanding tension and terroir detail. Perfect with Comté, roast chicken with morels, grilled fish, scallops or refined alpine cuisine. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar comfortably through 2038+.
