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NACHO ordinary, every day chardonnay, look what I found! This wine is a conversation piece for the rest of your life! I would have to say just being in it's presence, heck even reading about it through this blog makes you 'cool-by-association', no doubt! I've never had one, HOWEVER - it sounds fascinating! Have a read...
Vin Jaune (or 'VJ' if you prefer) is a unique wine from the Jura, located in Eastern France. Vin Jaune gets its character from being matured in a barrel under a film of yeast called the voile (veil) . The wine is made from late harvest Savagnin grapes, as they mature in barrel they are exposed to light levels of desirable oxidation, imparting its unique aromas and flavors. Vin Jaune is required to stay in barrel for over 6 years before bottling, after this allotted time only 62% of the original wine remains due to evaporation. Historically the bottle size alludes to the amount of wine left over after the 6 years. The bulbous, wax-sealed bottle looks different than any other wine bottle. Cool points, YES!
Vin Jaune wine ages extremely well. It is generally recommended that it not be drunk until ten years after bottling, that is, about 16 to 17 years after the vintage. The wine will keep for a long time, and 50 to 100 years is not unheard of. The wine can be paired with savory food dishes and local Jura cuisine including chicken recipes where the wine is cooked with the chicken itself and as a sauce component. Another common pairing is the local Compte cheese that is produced in the French-Compte region.
Ahhhh, thanks for the imaginary calories and drool Vin Jaune, can't wait to drink you! Please people, let me know if you beat me to it, I want details!
NACHO ordinary, every day chardonnay, look what I found! This wine is a conversation piece for the rest of your life! I would have to say just being in it's presence, heck even reading about it through this blog makes you 'cool-by-association', no doubt! I've never had one, HOWEVER - it sounds fascinating! Have a read...
Vin Jaune (or 'VJ' if you prefer) is a unique wine from the Jura, located in Eastern France. Vin Jaune gets its character from being matured in a barrel under a film of yeast called the voile (veil) . The wine is made from late harvest Savagnin grapes, as they mature in barrel they are exposed to light levels of desirable oxidation, imparting its unique aromas and flavors. Vin Jaune is required to stay in barrel for over 6 years before bottling, after this allotted time only 62% of the original wine remains due to evaporation. Historically the bottle size alludes to the amount of wine left over after the 6 years. The bulbous, wax-sealed bottle looks different than any other wine bottle. Cool points, YES!
Vin Jaune wine ages extremely well. It is generally recommended that it not be drunk until ten years after bottling, that is, about 16 to 17 years after the vintage. The wine will keep for a long time, and 50 to 100 years is not unheard of. The wine can be paired with savory food dishes and local Jura cuisine including chicken recipes where the wine is cooked with the chicken itself and as a sauce component. Another common pairing is the local Compte cheese that is produced in the French-Compte region.
Ahhhh, thanks for the imaginary calories and drool Vin Jaune, can't wait to drink you! Please people, let me know if you beat me to it, I want details!
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