The Producer
A family story in service of the great Jura terroirs
Located in Rotalier, in the south of Jura, the Domaine Jean-François Ganevat is the heir to a long winemaking tradition dating back to the 17th century. After several years spent in Burgundy at the prestigious Jean-Marc Morey estate in Chassagne-Montrachet, Jean-François Ganevat took over the family estate in 1998 and infused it with a new dynamic. Alongside his sister Anne, he quickly made the estate a global reference for great Jura wines thanks to a demanding vision that is deeply respectful of life.
A unique know-how at the heart of the Jura terroirs
The Domaine Jean-François Ganevat cultivates its vines biodynamically on the marls, limestone, and clays characteristic of the Jura. Old vines, mass selections, a great diversity of indigenous and forgotten grape varieties, limited yields, and manual harvesting form the foundations of a viticulture of rare precision. In the cellar, fermentations with indigenous yeasts, long aging, and minimal use of sulfur allow the identity of each plot to be brilliantly revealed, giving rise to wines of remarkable purity, tension, and depth.
Jean-François Ganevat, an essential reference for Jura wines
Today, the Domaine Jean-François Ganevat is among the most prestigious and sought-after producers in France. Its cuvées, whether from the estate or its trading activity, are prized by enthusiasts and the finest tables in the world for their energy, complexity, and aging potential. A true ambassador of Jura wines, Jean-François Ganevat continues to inspire a new generation of winemakers through an artisanal approach where the expression of the terroir remains at the heart of each bottle.
The Wine
Old vines planted on a clay-limestone terroir. Topping up, aging in demi-muids for 4 years with no intervention. Bottling without fining, without filtration, or addition of sulfur.
Tasting
Notes of white fruits (apple) and yellow fruits (greengage, peach), floral aromas, and slight spicy touches. The palate is smooth, with substance, richness, tension, and a fabulous length.