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The classic 2018 Arbois Vin Jaune wafts up with pronounced walnuts, grilled almonds, pastry and hay. Bruised apple adds more aromatic complexity. Full-bodied, powerful and concentrated, the 2018 is a full-throttle Vin Jaune that, despite all its solar heft, neatly maintains its overall balance through steely Savagnin acidity. Nutty complexities emerge on the long, savoury finish. (NG)

Dry, crisp, fresh and incredibly fragrant, this sparkling wine is a terrific bargain. The good news is there are around 4,000 cases of it, although I do not know how much is imported by Kermit Lynch...This cuvee may qualify as the 'wine bargain of the year.' A Champagne-like sparkling rose from the largely forgotten area of Bugey (which only received appellation status in 2009), this low alcohol (8%) offering is made from 90% Gamay and 10% Poulsard (an indigenous grape of the region). (RP)

In 1973, Daniel Dugois bought 2 hectares of vineyard and a house equipped with wine cellars in a village called Les Arsures, where he was born. He cultivated the vineyard and sold his production primarily to Henri Maire, one of the most prominent producers in Jura at that time. In 1982, Daniel made his first harvest in his own cellars and began to sell his wines to consumers. His first ever harvest earned him his first Gold Medal for his Chardonnay at the Jura Wine Contest. Daniel and his wife Monique have continued to work on the quality of their wines and their efforts have since been recognized in many wine contests and guidebook reviews. In 2003, their son Philippe returned to the estate to lend a hand in the winemaking and in 2013 he took charge of the vineyard. All grapes are hand harvested and native yeasts are used during fermentation. The Sous Voile is made from 100% Savagnin and aged for several years in oak barrels in an oxidative environment allowing some flor to develop. Like a baby Vin Jaune, it has a complex and robust nose of roasted apple, curry spices and toasted almonds. The rich mouth is held by fine acidity accompanied by the flavors of walnut, tamarind, and spice all while a beautiful minerality underlines the palate.

Domaine des Carlines was founded in 2015 by husband and wife team, Patrick and Sophie Ligeron. Patrick was born in Jura and Sophie had a longstanding career in the wine industry. They now live their dreams through 11 hectares of vines in Ménétru-Le-Vignoble, part of Château-Châlon appellation. Handpicked lots were vinified separately for Voile de Chardonnay and the wine fermented and aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

2019 was a cold year, and the 2019 L'Etoile Vin Jaune is stunning. It's smoky, peaty, yeasty, expressive, complex and detailed, with hints of orange peel, iodine, green walnut, spices, curry and fennel. It's elegant and balanced, rich and textured. It's not a shy wine at 15.4% alcohol, but it has a vibrant twist that keeps the balance and poise with the L'Etoile finesse and freshness. It was sourced from vines in Les Budes planted in 1988 on gray marl soils. This has to be one of the finest Vin Jaunes at Montbourgeau in recent years. They are so balanced and elegant that they are drinkable from early on, but it will gain complexity with years in the bottle. (LG) 98+

Patrick Ligeron's Domaine des Carlines is quickly making an impression not only on Jura geeks, but also on fans of terroir in general. The domaine vineyard holdings lie within the Château-Chalone sub-AOC, each one delivering its own particular expression of the Chardonnay and/or Savagnin grapes. The La Vouivre is a vineyard blend of the domaine's four named parcels - En Beaumont, Le Calvaire, En Lya, and Trémoulette. The composition is 70% Chardonnay and 30% Savagnin. All the wines of Domaine des Carlines are aged 12-15 months in barrel with spontaneous malolactic fermentation.

In Savoie, Roussanne is traditionally known as Bergeron, the name preserved in the Chignin-Bergeron appellation. JP & JF Quénard’s 2023 “Chez les Béroux” comes from this Alpine corner of eastern France, where the designation is reserved for white wines made from Roussanne.

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Arbois was among the first French wine appellations recognized in 1936, giving it a pioneering place in the country's AOC system. Domaine Dugois' 2023 "En Grevellière" comes from this Jura appellation and features Trousseau, one of the region's three traditional red grapes, alongside Poulsard and Pinot Noir.

Patrick Ligeron's Domaine des Carlines is making an impression not only on Jura geeks, but also on fans of terroir in general. The domaine vineyard holdings lie within the Château-Chalone sub-AOC, each one delivering its own particular expression of the Chardonnay and/or Savagnin grapes. Newer additions to the portfolio include Poulsard and Pinot Noir. The Poulsard is hand harvested, hand destemmed and aged in 500L used barrels for 8 months before bottling.

Bid on this 6-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of Jean Bourdy "Galant des Abbesses" Côtes du Jura (700ml), 1-bottle of 2015 Domaine Tissot "en Barberon" Pinot Noir Côtes du Jura, 2-bottles of 2016 Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot "Sursis" Arbois, 1-bottle of 2017 Cave Caloz Humagne "Les Bernunes" Cornalin Rouge , and 1-bottle of 2018 Domaine de la Pinte Savagnin "Sav'Or" Arbois. Of the Jean Bourdy "Galant des Abbesses" Côtes du Jura (700ml), This special liqueur is one of the hardest to get spirits in the world. Crafted from a centuries old recipe passed down by the Lady Abbesses of Chateau-Chalon, "Galant des Abbesses" is a heated, spiced wine fortified with Marc and aged a minimum of five years. The result is a brilliant apperitif or partner to a myriad of desserts. Nab a bottle for your collection while we have this is stock, quantities are extremely limited. Demeter certified, bio-dynamic since 2006.

The Jura village of Pupillin has the right to append its name to the Arbois appellation, identifying a specific origin within this eastern French wine region. Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand’s 2022 “La Bidode” combines that village designation with Trousseau, one of the Jura’s traditional red grapes alongside Poulsard and Pinot Noir.

Marestel is a named geographic designation within Roussette de Savoie, an appellation devoted to the Alpine white grape Altesse. Chevallier-Bernard is based in Jongieux, where vineyards rise on the slopes near the Rhône. This 2023 bottling links a distinctive Savoyard grape with one of its historic place-names.

50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and the remainder Savagnin, Troussea and Poulsard.

Jongieux is a recognized geographic denomination within the Vin de Savoie appellation, centered on vineyard slopes near the Rhône and Lac du Bourget in western Savoie. Domaine Saint-Romain’s 2025 white is made from Jacquère, a grape with deep roots in the Alpine vineyards of eastern France.

In 1973, Daniel Dugois bought 2 hectares of vineyards and a house equipped with wine cellars in a village called Les Arsures, where he was born. He cultivated the vineyard and sold his production primarily to Henri Maire, one of the most prominent producers in Jura at that time. In 1982, Daniel made his first harvest in his own cellars and began to sell his wines to consumers. His first ever harvest earned him his first Gold Medal for his Chardonnay at the Jura Wine Contest. Daniel and his wife Monique have continued to work on the quality of their wines and their efforts have since been recognized in many wine contests and guidebook reviews. In 2003, their son Philippe returned to the estate to lend a hand in the winemaking and in 2013 he took charge of the vineyard. The Ploussard is planted on red clay over red marl. Grapes are hand harvested and native yeasts are used during fermentation. The grapes are destemmed and the wine is aged in primarily used oak barrels for 8 months. This Ploussard has aromas of redcurrant, raspberry and Indian spices. It makes a great aperitif but as a more medium bodied red shows best when paried with food. Try it with charceturie, pâtés, pork, and fondue.

A blend of mostly Chardonnay with a touch of Savagnin all aged in topped off barrels.

An elegant sparkler, with tender lime, lemon curd and white peach flavors accented by a lingering honeysuckle edge. Drink now. (Web-20130

Chignin is a named geographical denomination within Vin de Savoie, centered on vineyards near Chambéry at the foot of the Bauges massif. André & Michel Quenard’s 2024 Vieilles Vignes Blanc highlights the role of old vines in this distinctive Alpine winegrowing landscape.

This crémant is a blend of Trousseau and Pinot Noir. It is vinified in the méthode Champenoise (with a secondary fermentation in bottle) and ages for 30 months on its lees. This long rest is necessary for the resulting fine mousse and aromatic qualities.

52% Jacquère, 20% Roussanne, 18% Chardonnay, 5% Mondeuse Blanche, 5% Altesse, and according to the importer "Domaine des Ardoisières is located in Savoie on the border of France and Switzerland in the shadow of Mt. Blanc. The domaine consists of 17 hectares, producing several different wines from a mix of local grapes: Altese, Jacquère, Mondeuse, Gamay and Persan. Since the vines were replanted Ardoisières has grown their grapes biodynamically and fermented them all with native yeasts." *Biodynamic*

Le Caveau de Bacchus is the domaine of Lucien Aviet and his son Vincent in Montigny-lès-Arsures, a Jura village closely associated with Trousseau. Their 2021 Cuvée des Géologues is an Arbois red centered on this historic local grape, placing a distinctive Jura variety and appellation squarely in focus.

Bugey earned appellation status in 2009, recognizing the distinctive vineyards of France’s Ain department between the Jura Mountains and the Alps. Maison Angelot’s 2025 bottling is a red wine made from Gamay, one of the principal red grapes cultivated across this compact, geographically varied wine region.

Jongieux is one of Savoie’s named wine villages, set on the slopes near the Rhône and Lac du Bourget in the Alpine foothills. Chevallier-Bernard’s 2024 Jongieux Blanc places this mountain-vineyard origin front and center, offering a clear introduction to a distinctive corner of eastern France.

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Melon à Queue Rouge is an old Jura selection of Chardonnay, named for the reddish tint of its grape stalks. Jean-Claude Credoz’s 2021 Côtes du Jura Blanc places this distinctive local form of Chardonnay within one of eastern France’s historic mountain wine regions.

Patrick Ligeron's Domaine des Carlines is making an impression not only on Jura geeks, but also on fans of terroir in general. The domaine vineyard holdings lie within the Château-Chalone sub-AOC, each one delivering its own particular expression of the Chardonnay and/or Savagnin grapes.

Château-Chalon is one of the Jura’s historic strongholds of vin jaune, made exclusively from Savagnin. The 2017 Jean-Claude Credoz is presented in the traditional 620ml clavelin, the distinctive bottle used for these wines after their legally required extended maturation under a protective veil of yeast.

This aperitif wine has been in production since 1865. It was also an early sponsor of the Tour de France, and the bittersweet concoction stimulates the appetite. From the importer: "It is made by an infusion of gentian, cinchona (quinine), and renowned herbs of the Grand Chartreuse mountains in a mistelle base. Traditionally enjoyed neat or with a twist; also may enhance classic drinks in place of sweet red vermouth."

A new addition to the K&L inventory and to the Jura AOC as a whole, Patrick Ligeron's Domaine des Carlines is quickly making an impression not only on Jura geeks, but also on fans of terroir in general. The domaine vineyard holdings lie partly within the Château-Chalon sub-AOC, each one delivering its own particular expression of the Chardonnay and/or Savagnin grapes. Carlines has been making Pinot Noir since the 2020 vintage. All hand-harvested and aged in large used oak barrels before bottling.

Domaine Rolet was founded in 1942 and has become a longstanding name in Arbois, one of France’s earliest appellations, recognized in 1936. This 2024 Tradition Rouge is a Pinot Noir from the Jura, connecting a classic French grape with the distinctive winegrowing heritage of this historic region.

Chardonnay has been cultivated in the Jura since the Middle Ages and is one of five grape varieties authorized for the Côtes du Jura appellation. Domaine des Carlines’ 2022 “Le Calvaire” places this historic grape within one of eastern France’s most distinctive wine regions, set between Burgundy and the Swiss border.

Trousseau is one of the Jura’s traditional red grapes and is also known as Bastardo in Portugal. Jean-Claude Credoz’s 2023 bottling carries the Côtes du Jura appellation, which spans a narrow winegrowing corridor along the western foothills of the Jura Mountains in eastern France.

Jean-François Ganevat comes from a Jura winegrowing family dating back to 1650. After working at Domaine Jean-Marc Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet, he returned home in 1998 to take over the family estate, now run alongside his sister Anne. The domaine farms just 8.5 hectares biodynamically, with an extraordinary 17 local grape varieties planted. This is Gamay and Chardonnay fermented whole cluster and aged in Burgundy barrels. Ganevat produces as many as 35-40 cuvées each year from estate and purchased fruit, giving each wine its own highly individualized élevage. His Burgundian-influenced approach and obsessive attention to detail have made him one of the Jura’s most celebrated and distinctive winemakers.

Jean-François Ganevat comes from a Jura winegrowing family dating back to 1650. After working at Domaine Jean-Marc Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet, he returned home in 1998 to take over the family estate, now run alongside his sister Anne. The domaine farms just 8.5 hectares biodynamically, with an extraordinary 17 local grape varieties planted. Ganevat produces as many as 35-40 cuvées each year from estate and purchased fruit, giving each wine its own highly individualized élevage. His Burgundian-influenced approach and obsessive attention to detail have made him one of the Jura’s most celebrated and distinctive winemakers.

Crémant du Jura has held appellation status since 1995, formalizing a sparkling-wine tradition in France’s Jura region. Jean-Claude Credoz’s 2023 Blanc is made from Chardonnay under this designation, whose wines undergo a second fermentation in bottle according to the traditional method.

Vin de paille—French for “straw wine”—takes its name from the traditional practice of drying harvested grapes on straw before pressing. Drying concentrates the grapes’ sugars, creating one of the Jura’s distinctive dessert-wine styles. Domaine Dugois’s 2020 Arbois Vin de Paille is presented in a 375ml half-bottle.

Wayne to one of the Doobie Brothers on an old "What's Happpenin'?" episode: "Which Doobie do you be?" Me to the Domaine Balivet Bugey Cerdon: "Which Bugey do you be?" Answer? The good kind! Fresh, semi-tart heirloom apples with some fizz. What's not to like?

Jean-François Ganevat comes from a Jura winegrowing family dating back to 1650. After working at Domaine Jean-Marc Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet, he returned home in 1998 to take over the family estate, now run alongside his sister Anne. The domaine farms just 8.5 hectares biodynamically, with an extraordinary 17 local grape varieties planted. Pinot Noir made semi-carbonic and aged in foudre. Ganevat produces as many as 35-40 cuvées each year from estate and purchased fruit, giving each wine its own highly individualized élevage. His Burgundian-influenced approach and obsessive attention to detail have made him one of the Jura’s most celebrated and distinctive winemakers.

This is my kind of wine! Lush and creamy with the kind of long finish that both invites you to savor the moment and go back for another sip. There is a bright undercurrent of orange and meyer lemon that helps cut through the roundness and adds a lovely citrusy lift to the finish. Made with chardonnay and aged in 3-5 year old barrels, this can hold its own with white burgundy twice the price. Last little note for those who may have been burned by Jura before, this is not a vin de juane, which is to say it's not aged under a layer of flor and it won't taste oxidated the way sherry does :)

Jean-François Ganevat comes from a Jura winegrowing family dating back to 1650. After working at Domaine Jean-Marc Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet, he returned home in 1998 to take over the family estate, now run alongside his sister Anne. The domaine farms just 8.5 hectares biodynamically, with an extraordinary 17 local grape varieties planted. Ganevat produces as many as 35-40 cuvées each year from estate and purchased fruit, giving each wine its own highly individualized élevage. His Burgundian-influenced approach and obsessive attention to detail have made him one of the Jura’s most celebrated and distinctive winemakers.

Arbois was among France’s first appellations formally recognized in 1936, anchoring the Jura’s long-established wine culture. Domaine Rolet’s 2023 “Tradition” Arbois Rouge is a Pinot Noir from this historic eastern French appellation, connecting one of Burgundy’s celebrated varieties with a distinct Jura origin.

2019 was a cold year, and the 2019 L'Etoile Vin Jaune is stunning. It's smoky, peaty, yeasty, expressive, complex and detailed, with hints of orange peel, iodine, green walnut, spices, curry and fennel. It's elegant and balanced, rich and textured. It's not a shy wine at 15.4% alcohol, but it has a vibrant twist that keeps the balance and poise with the L'Etoile finesse and freshness. It was sourced from vines in Les Budes planted in 1988 on gray marl soils. This has to be one of the finest Vin Jaunes at Montbourgeau in recent years. They are so balanced and elegant that they are drinkable from early on, but it will gain complexity with years in the bottle. (LG) 98+