“Marie-Pierre Chevassu makes some of the Jura region’s most delicious and good-value wines.” - Decanter

People tend not to like austerity and too much austerity can lead to public disorder, but austerity in wine, such as you find in this Jura Savagnin (not to be confused with Sauvignon) gives it cut and thrust, and the only riot taking place is on the palate. It’s a little reductive at first, with stony and flinty aromas, more about the chalky soil than the grape. In the mouth it is bone dry and feels traditional, a little rustic even, but with modern cleanliness and finishes with yellow citrus and a salty twist. 13% alc. Drink now-2028.

Press review:

Decanter (previous vintage): “The elegance and finesse of this topped-up Savagnin is typical of Chevassu-Fassenet’s style. It has an enticing nose of hazelnuts and toast, with oxidative hints. There is plenty of drive, mouthwatering freshness and umami salinity in the mouth, with delicate floral and white fruit notes on the finish. Lovely intensity and length. At her traditional farmhouse in Menétru-le-Vignoble near Château-Chalon, Marie-Pierre Chevassu makes some of the Jura region’s most delicious and good-value wines. (Rupert Joy).” 93 points