Food and wine pairings from the Jura region
This month, we are highlighting mountain wines, the Jura is therefore in the spotlight These wines, which are far too little known, are true gems and can be the occasion for daring food and wine pairings. The 2,000 hectares of the vineyard offer complex and typical winesperfect for surprising your taste buds and those of your guests.
Here are some tips for matching your yellow wines, rusty savagnins, keychains and other specialties of Arbois Perfectly. You are about to become a master in the art of pairing your dishes with Jura wines!
The Jura Vineyard
The Jura vineyard is the smallest in France: only 2,000 hectares of vines. A small vineyard, therefore, but one with enormous potential. 7 AOC And 5 grape varieties emblematic varieties (Trousseau, Poulsard, Savagnin, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay).
The result is specialties that are the pride of the region: yellow wine, straw wine, Macvin, red wine, dry or floral white wine, etc.
Each wine has its own characteristics and requires special attention when pairing food and wine! Follow our sommelier's guide:
Yellow wine
A true specialty of the Jura region, Vin Jaune is made from Savagnin on the appellations of Château-Chalon, Arbois, The Star And Côtes du JuraOnce fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for a minimum of 6 years and 3 months in oak barrels. This particular aging process allows a veil of yeast to develop and protects the wine from oxidation. The precious wine is finally bottled in 62 cl "clavelins," the only authorized packaging for the wine. Vin JauneOn the nose and palate, the aromas of these wines are expressed like a true firework display! A mixture of nuts, dried fruits, exotic spices and notes of white flowers are revealed on the nose and palate.
With Vin Jaune, you can include the following on the menu:
An amuse-bouche of snails, followed by a crayfish stew as a starter. For the main course, prepare the famous Chicken with morels and cream or a chicken curryThe yellow wine will accompany you until the cheesewith county and nuts A delight!
These agreements will be the same for traditional white wine made from Savagnin !
Straw wine
Straw wine is a sweet white wine made from poulsard, savagnin, chardonnay, And trousseau on the appellations Côtes du Jura, Arbois And the Star.
After careful selection and hand-picking, the grape bunches are dehydrated for a minimum of six weeks. In a dry, well-ventilated room, the bunches are placed on a bed of straw or drying racks. They can also be hung. This process concentrates the sugars in the finest grapes.
From its sugar-rich berries, a naturally sweet wine is obtained, with an alcohol content between 14.5% and 17%. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for at least two years. Approximately 600 hectoliters are produced every year in the vineyard.
Our menu paired with straw wine Start with an aperitif of diced foie gras with caramelized pears, Then duck breast with spices And sweet potato pureeFinally, choose some blue cheeses and desserts with candied fruit or a chocolate fondant black.
Macvin du Jura
This wine liqueur This is a blend of grape must and marc brandy from the Jura region. After pressing the dehydrated, sugar-rich berries, a grape must is obtained. Natural fermentation then begins and finishes quickly. The final wine is naturally sweet and has an alcohol content between 14.5% and 17%. It is aged in small barrels and develops aromas of honey, caramel, prune, and candied orange.
For food and wine pairings, we recommend highlighting the Macvin du Jura with nice pieces of county as an aperitif. For the starter, a melon accompanied by thin slices of smoked ham would be ideal. As a main course, reduce it and serve it in a sauce with a pan-fried foie gras. Morbier in cheese and rhubarb pie, bitter chocolate yule log Or gingerbread will do wonders.
Trousseau and Poulsard
Poulsard and Trousseau grapes are used to make fruity and spicy wines. Their finesse and delicacy pair wonderfully from aperitif to dessert. Start with a little peppered charcuterie as an aperitif and an quiche For a starter. For the main course, opt for a Morteau sausage Or a tuna steak red with spices. A goat cheese or a morbier for example will be perfect, then a chocolate dessert and with cherry will complement the fruitiest vintages.
From aperitif to dessert, you can now choose the best food and wine pairings from the Jura region! A selection of wines from the region is available on our website.