Jean-François Ganevat’s Chardonnay En Billat embodies a free-spirited and very pure approach to Chardonnay, blending Jura-style tension with Burgundian precision. Sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards, it is vinified without additives, using indigenous yeasts, and then aged for an extended period on the lees in old containers, without filtration. The winemaking process emphasizes energy, the transparency of the limestone terroir, and a subtle balance between topping up, controlled reduction, and the wine’s natural expression. A committed, lively style with a deeply distinctive character.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Fruity and mineral
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 14° to 16°C
Aging Potential
5 to 10 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
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Domaine Jean-François Ganevat
Located in Rotalier in the Jura, Domaine Ganevat embodies one of the most unique and accomplished expressions of the Jura vineyard. Led by Jean-François Ganevat, the estate is built upon meticulous work on family plots, often planted with old vines, cultivated according to demanding organic principles and close to biodynamics.
Here, each vine is tended as a distinct entity. The soils, predominantly composed of marl, calcareous scree, and clay, are ploughed and maintained to preserve their vitality and natural balance. Yields are intentionally kept low to concentrate the expression of the grape and the terroir, without artifice.
In the cellar, the philosophy remains consistent: minimal intervention, maximum precision. Fermentations occur naturally, and aging periods are extended, often in old barrels or neutral vessels, to never ... Read more
