France — wine

Arbois AOC

The Jura's flagship appellation centred on Louis Pasteur's home town, Arbois produces the world's most distinctive wines: Vin Jaune (from Savagnin aged under flor), Vin de Paille, and unique Poulsard, Trousseau, and Chardonnay expressions. Jura is the epicentre of global natural wine culture.

Year Rating Notes
2024 Excellent Jura conditions; Savagnin flor development strong for Vin Jaune.
2023 Benchmark Arbois vintage; Ganevat single-vineyard wines will be legendary.
2022 Hot year; Chardonnay and Savagnin performed exceptionally from old vines.
2021 Cool growing season; lean, mineral Jura wines with excellent acidity.
2020 Outstanding conditions; Vin Jaune base wines of great complexity.
2019 Strong year; Poulsard and Trousseau showing fine aromatic definition.
2018 Classic warm year; Vin Jaune ageing exceptionally well.
2017 Frost damage reduced volumes; selections showed classic Jura character.