Cuvée de Garde Chardonnay Savagnin

Needed more time. A bit muted but a lot of stuffing behind the curtain.

More impressive than 2009 for me. More energy, cut, and structure. The oxidative character is not necessarily my preferred style. However, the wine is so well made with oxidative character adding complexity.

Nutty, oxidative and sherry like. Elegant and unique and terrific for sipping.

Solid. Just not typical, Ganevat compelling.

One of my favorite cuvées from him

Drinks like fino sherry with toasted nuts and salinity.

Wonderful finesse....notes of red apples, exotic spices, buttered toast and citrus fruits

This is very good wine but I'm not sure I think Savagnin really wants to be blended with Chardonnay.

4 years in barrique with no topping up. Classic Jura oxidative nose (not as intensely rancio as full blown vin jaune) with just bloody perfect balance of high acid and texture on the palate

Baby vin jaune-4 yrs sous v. Extraordinary stuff. Still some florality amidst the more powerful minerality and sv flavors.