Tasting notes
Minerality, Acidity · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickChilled Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Terrine
Cool, saline salmon and fresh cucumber lift the wine's acidity and minerality; light body and modest fruitiness align with the dish's delicate textures and subtle smoky notes.
- Creamy Porcini Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto
Creamy rice with earthy mushrooms and savory cheese: the creaminess complements the wine's medium body while the minerality balances the umami notes.
- Spaghetti alle vongole with lemon zest
Light pasta with fresh clams and a drizzle of oil; the saltiness and citrus note enhance the wine's acidity and minerality, cleansing the palate between bites.
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- Confit poultry with citrus juice and fondant potatoes
Rich meat and tangy juice balanced by the freshness of the wine; the creamy texture and citrus notes echo its minerality and acidity.
- Fresh oysters with shallot and lemon vinaigrette
Saline creaminess and bright acidity that match the wine's minerality and crispness; the lemony finish cleanses the palate between each bite.
- Pike quenelles with lemon sauce
Soft textures and a light lemon sauce that enhance the wine's acidity and balance its minerality and low alcohol, creating a fresh and refined pairing on the palate.
Storage potential between 3 and 10 years
Currently drink vintages 2016 to 2023
Serve between 12°C and 14°C
Common varieties
Savagnin
Savagnin is a white grape variety mainly cultivated in the Jura region of France. It is used to produce dry and oxidative white wines, as well as the famous Vin Jaune of Jura, with flavors of nuts, apple, and curry.