Despite the increasing popularity of Jura wines, Vin Jaune is still a little under the radar. If you’ve already been initiated, you likely need little encouragement to spring for another of these treasures. For the uninitiated, allow us to introduce you to a thrilling microcosm of the wine world. 

Jura wines aren’t known for being terribly inexpensive or easy to find, yet Vin Jaune is still more costly and trickier to find. And that’s for a good reason—only 5% of Jura wines are Vin Jaune. This savagnin-based wine is traditionally aged for six years before release, maturing under a veil of yeast in a process called sous voile. It’s often compared to sherry, though it differs in a few ways, most obviously that vin jaune is unfortified. The resulting wine is a beautiful juxtaposition of richness and brightness, both autumn and spring in a glass 

Benjamin Benoit’s Vin Jaune is made traditionally, making it a lovely bottle for both those new to this wine style and those who have already fallen in love with its compelling oddities. A glimmering gold color in the glass, with toasted almonds, orange blossom, and fresh beeswax on the nose. Continued richness and baking spice on the palate, with an undercurrent of acidity imparting balance. 

An exceptional bottle for any collector, as well as a very delicious wine.