Anne et Jean Francoise Ganevat Savagnin Sous Voile 2016
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Anne et Jean Francoise Ganevat Savagnin Sous Voile 2016

Anne et Jean Francoise Ganevat
$180.00

Grape: Savagnin
Vintage: 2016
Type: White

This traditional white wine is made from one-hundred percent savagnin grapes grown in the rocky limestone soils of the Jura region. The fruit undergoes whole-cluster pressing and a spontaneous native fermentation, followed by a complete malolactic conversion. It ages for forty-eight months sous voile, meaning the barrels are left unfilled so a natural film of yeast grows on the wine's surface. This slow oxidative aging process builds deep structural stability and a savory profile, with sulfur only added sparingly at bottling.

It displays a deep amber-gold color, releasing complex aromas of bruised apple, walnut shell, dried orange peel, and curry spice. A medium-bodied, bone-dry frame delivers an intense punch of sharp, tangy acidity that slices through the volume. Savory flavors of toasted hazelnut, brine, and sourdough bread dough dominate the textured mouthfeel. It finishes dry and persistent, leaving a mouthwatering trace of sea salt.

After consecutive vintages of losing large portions of his harvest, Jean-François was forced to innovate to make more wine. In partnership with his sister Anne, he went to friends in Alsace, Beaujolais, and Savoie to source more fruit. Anne and Jean-François even went so far as to purchase vines in the Beaujolais. Each Vin de France cuvée is a blend of estate fruit from the Jura and purchased (or estate) fruit from another region, thus allowing Jean-François to apply his savoir-faire in winemaking with indigenous grape varieties from the Jura to create a new and unique line of wines. All of the vineyards contributing to this project are farmed organically.