Jura -- I am a believer

My wife and two friends and  I had dinner at Ma Peche last night and had the distinct pleasure of sampling the unique and awesome wines of the Jura region of France.

Jura is located in Eastern France near the Swiss border..the grapes they grow are unique (Savignin, Ploussard, Trousseau etc...).

The wines are simply unlike any others I have tried...they exhibit a delicate balance of character and simplicity...We progressed from a White (Savignin) to a Trousseau (Red) to the wine of the evening, and one that the region is becoming famous for, Vin Jaune (Yellow wine).

(from wikipedia)

Vin jaune

Jura's most famous and distinguishable wine is the sherry-like vin jaune. The wine is produced by picking the Savagnin as ripe as possible, in some cases becoming a sort of late harvest wine, and after fermentation storing it in Burgundian aging barrels for over 6 years. The barrels are filled up to the top and allowed to evaporate, reducing the volume in the barrel and a creating an air pocket at the top of the barrel. During this time the wine oxidizes and grows a film of yeast that is similar, but not the same strain, as the Jerez region flor. The wine is then bottled in a signature clavelin wine bottle that holds 62 cL. Vin jaune is an intensely flavored wine that often requires decanting prior to drinking.

It was amazing, and I owe it to Colin Alevras for allowing us to experience it...

the food at Ma Peche was incredible and the pairing of the Jura wine's made this a fantastic way to spend Saturday night...