Cotes du Jura is an appellation of Jura, France.
The signature grape is Chardonnay, backed by Savagnin, Poulsard, Pinot Noir and Trousseau.
The ground underneath is clay and limestone.
The climate is continental, running frost risk.
The region is known for red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more.
Names to look for on a shelf: Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat, Domaine Jean Macle and Domaine Labet.
At the table these bottles work with cheese, charcuterie and mushroom dishes.
decant before pouring.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat 'Cuvee Florine', France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura 'Antide', France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura 'Grusse en Billat', France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura 'Les Survivants' Chardonnay, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Cuvee Marguerite, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura En Billat, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Les Chalasses Marnes Bleues, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Les Chalasses Vieilles Vignes, France
At the table.
- Cheese
- Charcuterie
- Mushroom dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- decant before pouring.
Nearby regions.
Cotes du Jura: common questions
01.What grapes is Cotes du Jura known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Cotes du Jura make?+
03.Where is Cotes du Jura?+
04.What food goes with Cotes du Jura wine?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Jura guide.