Discovering the wines of Jura – Tuesday 30th September (Non-Member)

Nestled on verdant hills and valleys an hour east of Burgundy towards the Swiss border, the Jura is arguably France’s most idiosyncratic wine region. The wines, which have risen to prominence to become hugely popular over the last 15 years, span a dizzying array of styles, making them an intriguing proposition for adventurous wine lovers – albeit one that requires some guidance.

That’s where author Wink Lorch comes in. Wink has been visiting the Jura for 25 years, and we are delighted to welcome her to the Club to share her inside view on what makes this tiny region so special, as we taste 10 standout wines from a range of characterful producers.

The wines will span all styles, from the traditional oxidative ‘vin jaune’, aged under a veil of yeast, to the more contemporary ‘ouillé’ style that accentuates bright fruit and floral flavours. Sparkling and red wines will also be covered.

Wink spent much of last year in the region, visiting producers to gauge how they are balancing a string of challenging vintages with surging demand for the wines. Her new book, Jura Wine Ten Years On, is the result of her travels, and a companion volume to her much-acclaimed Jura Wine, published in 2014. Both will be available to purchase on the night.

We invite you to join us for what should be a fascinating evening. Those discovering Jura for the first time will discover a whole new world of interest, while Jura afficionados will find plenty of new nuggets of interest both in the chosen wines and through Wink’s insider stories.

The wines we will be tasting:
2020 Cuvée Brut, Domaine du Pélican
2023 Côtes du Jura, Pinot Noir, Marie-Pierre Chevassu
2022 Arbois-Pupillin, Ploussard Vieilles Vignes, La Marcette, Kevin Bouillet
2019 Arbois, Trousseau Nonceau, Caveau du Bacchus, Lucien Aviet & Fils
2020 Côtes du Jura, Clos de Jerminy, Chardonnay, Guillaume Overnoy
2022 Arbois Chardonnay Rose Massale, Domaine Tissot
2022 Côtes du Jura, Savagnin, Face B, Domaine Les Bottes Rouges
2018 Arbois Orange Sous Voile (flor), Domaine Villet
2018 Arbois-Pupillin, Savagnin Les Ecrins, Domaine de la Borde
2017 Château-Chalon, Jean Luc Mouillard

Tuesday 30th September
St James’s Room
18:30 – Welcome reception
19:00 – Masterclass starts
20:30 – Masterclass ends

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