Jura/Savoie

Close to the Swiss border on France’s eastern fringes with Jurassic foothills and deep, Alpine valleys these are very scenic regions with some interesting and distinctive wines:

White, red, yellow, straw-colored or sparkling—do you know the wines of the Jura? France.fr reveals the secrets of these multifaceted wines born at the foot of the Jura Mountains. Just because the Jura vineyards stretch over “only” 80 km (50 miles), it doesn’t mean they are less rich and varied. From Champagne-sur-Loue to Saint-Amour, nestled against the Jura Mountains, this region brings seven Appellations of Controlled Origin (AOC) together, ensuring the authenticity of its wines: Arbois, the oldest but also the most extensive; Côtes du Jura, which is found from north to south; L’Etoile, featuring the Chardonnay grape variety; and Château-Chalon, which produces Vin Jaune (Golden Wine). To these geographical AOCs, four Protected Appellations of Origin (PAO) can be added: Macvin du Jura (liqueur), Crémant du Jura (sparkling wine) and Marc du Jura (distilled brandy). There are five grape varieties in the Jura: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir.
https://www.france.fr/en/jura-mountains/list/5-minutes-wines-jura

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