Jean Francois Ganevat Cuvee de Garde 2009
Jean Francois GanevatGrape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
This traditional white wine is crafted from chardonnay grapes grown in the limestone soils of the Jura region by Jean-François Ganevat. The winemaking incorporates a whole-cluster fermentation driven by native wild yeasts, followed by a complete, spontaneous malolactic conversion. It undergoes an extensive forty-eight month oxidative aging process sous voile inside neutral two-hundred-and-twenty-eight liter oak barrels, where a film of yeast protects the liquid. No synthetic additions are used, with sulfur added only sparingly at bottling.
It displays a deep gold color, releasing complex aromas of bruised apple, walnut shell, dried orange peel, and curry spice. A medium-bodied frame delivers an intense punch of sharp, tangy acidity that slices through the volume. Savory flavors of toasted hazelnut, brine, and sourdough bread dominate the textured mouthfeel. The long aging sous voile grants the wine a shelf-stable structure that feels. It finishes dry and persistent, leaving a mouthwatering trace of sea salt.