Domaine Jean-François Ganevat
Vieux Macvin du Jura
Macvin Du Jura | Blanc | NM
This Macvin du Jura is crafted according to Jura tradition: Savagnin must fortified with Jura pomace, then aged for several years in old oak barrels. Full of finesse, it has a rich structure balanced by lively acidity. A complex, expressive, and elegant mistelle, unfiltered and true to the estate’s biodynamic philosophy.
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Cuvée Profile
Powerful | Spicy
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 12° to 14°
Aging Potential
1 to 2 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
The intense golden color shimmers with amber highlights. The nose blends deep aromas of dried fruit—apricot, fig, and raisin—with notes of honey, candied orange peel, fresh walnuts, and sweet spices. On the palate, the texture is rich, dense, and velvety, while vibrant acidity brings balance and freshness. The palate is carried by a lovely salinity and remarkable length, where nuances of candied fruit, subtle caramel, and mild pepper unfold. The finish is pure, lingering, and complex. A superb dessert wine, to be savored slowly at the end of a meal, ideal with foie gras, strong cheeses, or nut-based desserts.
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Domaine Jean-François Ganevat
Jura | France
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