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Key regions
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Synonyms
Savagnin - Vin Jaune is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Jura, France.
The wines show full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dried fruits, nuts, ripe apple, candied fruit, spices and curry.
It is planted most seriously in Côtes du Jura, Arbois and Arbois-Pupillin.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool.
On other labels it goes by Savagnin and Savagnin Blanc.
At the table it suits beef, white fish, hard cheeses, nuts and dried fruits.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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beef
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white fish
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hard cheeses
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nuts
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dried fruits
Also labelled.
Savagnin, Savagnin Blanc.
Bottles to look for.
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Vin Jaune, France
- Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois 'Curon' Vin Jaune, Jura, France
- Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois 'La Vasee' Vin Jaune, Jura, France
- Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois En Spois Vin Jaune, Jura, France
- Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois Les Bruyeres Vin Jaune, Jura, France
- Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois Vin Jaune, Jura, France
- Caves Jean Bourdy Cotes du Jura Vin Jaune, France
- Chateau d'Arlay Cotes du Jura Cuvee Proteodie Vin Jaune, France
Savagnin - Vin Jaune: common questions
01.What does Savagnin - Vin Jaune taste like?+
Savagnin - Vin Jaune tastes of dried fruits, nuts, ripe apple, candied fruit, spices and curry, plus three more. The wines show full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Savagnin - Vin Jaune from?+
Savagnin - Vin Jaune originates in Jura, France.
03.Where is Savagnin - Vin Jaune grown?+
The key regions for Savagnin - Vin Jaune are Côtes du Jura, Arbois and Arbois-Pupillin.
04.What food pairs with Savagnin - Vin Jaune?+
Pour it with beef, white fish, hard cheeses, nuts and dried fruits.
05.What else is Savagnin - Vin Jaune called?+
Savagnin - Vin Jaune is also labelled Savagnin and Savagnin Blanc.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.