Anne et Jean Francoise Ganevat Les Cedres 2016

Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2016
Type: White

This pure varietal bottling comes from eighty-year-old chardonnay vines grown on a complex mix of limestone and marl soils in the Jura. Anne and Jean-François Ganevat handle the ancient plot using low-intervention practices, relying on hand-harvested fruit and native yeast fermentations. In line with traditional local methodology, the wine is topped up regularly to prevent oxidation, focusing on a fresh style. It undergoes a lengthy three-year aging process on its fine lees in large neutral oak barrels before bottling without filtration.

It shows a golden hue, releasing complex aromas of yellow orchard fruit, lemon confit, damp earth, and wet stone. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame balances a rich, slightly oily texture with a sharp, driving line of mountain acidity. Flavors of fresh pear and orange peel blend with a deep, savory nutty undertone from the extended lees contact. The old-vine concentration keeps the mouthfeel structured, clean, and lively throughout.