Jean-François Ganevat is nothing short of a legend, crafting wines that embody the soul of the Jura with a peerless sensibility. Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of La Combe de Rotalier, just south of Lons-le-Saunier, Ganevat—known to many as “Fan-Fan”—has a winemaking legacy dating back to 1650. The 14th generation of his family to work these vineyards, his meticulous stewardship has resulted in a domaine which lives as treasure trove of both ancient Jura varieties and expressive, terroir-driven cuvées that push the boundaries of tradition while celebrating it at the same time. 

The 2019 Les Chamois du Paradis is a masterful chardonnay that speaks to Ganevat’s philosophy of purity and precision. The fruit is sourced from biodynamically farmed vines and raised in demi-muids for two years without any added sulfur, intervention, fining, or filtration. The result is a wine of extraordinary depth and character, shaped by the slow, deliberate process of élévage that Ganevat champions. This practice ensures the wine’s vibrancy and minerality remain intact while allowing it to develop a profound sense of place. 

With no new oak in the cellar and a reliance on indigenous yeasts, Les Chamois du Paradis showcases the Jura’s cooler climate and distinctive terroir with remarkable clarity. Like all of his cuvées, this wine is made in highly limited quantities and is an expression of Ganevat’s unparalleled attention to detail. Natural thought this may be, funky experiment it is not.  

Whether you are a Jura devotee or new to the region, the 2019 Les Chamois du Paradis is a wine to savor now or cellar for the next decade. It embodies the magic of Jean-François Ganevat—an alchemist of wine whose work belongs next to any timeless bottle in your cellar. 

This wine is a pre-sale with estimated arrival date of early spring.