A micro-Jura gem coming care of the talented young grower Thomas Jacquin. Thomas is part of the next generation of growers making a name for themselves in the Jura, and here we have his first vintage of Savagnin that has been aged in barrels. The result is fantastically complex with yellow citrus, nutty spice and minerals aplenty, with just the right amount of grip that indicates it will evolve beautifully over time. A wine very much built for the long haul.

Fromenteau is made with 100% Savagnin from a 25-year-old parcel planted over clay and marl in Arbois. The majority of the grapes were pressed directly, whilst a small percentage was destemmed and macerated for three weeks, lending a little flesh and grip. The wine was aged in old barriques for thirty months. The extended élevage has lent the wine wonderful depth and complexity. Needless to say, production is tiny, we have just a few bottles to go around.