Côtes du Jura Cuvée Tradition Vin de Voile 2021

Wine description for Côtes du Jura Cuvée Tradition Vin de Voile 2021 from Domaine Grand

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow in the glass – warm and inviting, with the characteristic shimmer of a mature Jura white wine.

Nose

The nose reveals the typical vocabulary of Vin de Voile, yet in a remarkably restrained, elegant form: walnuts, dried figs and salted almonds meet salt lemons and fine zests. Beneath this shimmer vibrant fruit aromas – yellow plums, green apple, fresh citrus – as well as a seductive hint of nougat and marzipan. The oxidative character is present, but never intrusive: it whispers, it does not shout.

Palate

On the palate, a delicate balance unfolds between the round, spicy depth of Savagnin and the zesty freshness of Chardonnay. Juicy citrus notes and green apple meet a fine tannin structure and a vibrant, never aggressive acidity. Curry leaves, salted almond and a subtle wood tone with roasted notes and caramel lend the wine complexity and depth. Add to this an appealing, light bitterness on the finish and plenty of umami – a wine that effortlessly combines power and elegance.

Finish

Long and saline, with lingering notes of walnut and citrus fruit. The vibrant bitterness carries the wine far and sustains interest right to the final sip.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of Chardonnay (approximately two-thirds) and Savagnin (approximately one-third), fermented and aged together in barrel. As a Vin de Voile, the wine matures under a veil of flor yeast, without completely topping up the barrels – however, the contact with the voile appears to have been more moderate here than in pure Savagnin versions, which gives the wine its unusual freshness and accessibility.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to Comté and other aged mountain cheeses, to Poulet au Vin Jaune, morels in cream sauce or a classic Quiche Jurassienne. Also a surprisingly harmonious choice with sushi and oysters – the salt of the sea meets the salt of the wine.

Special Characteristics

This wine is a compelling argument that Vin de Voile is not a niche product for connoisseurs alone. Domaine Grand succeeds here in an interpretation that makes the oxidative style of the Jura accessible without trivialising it – complex, distinctive and of unmistakable character.