Anne et Jean-François Ganevat Les Resistants Savagnin 2017
I’ve only had Ganevat a couple of times before, so when I spotted this bottle at the restaurant, with some age on it, I was immediately intrigued. It did not disappoint. Ganevat, and Jura wines in general, are such a joy to drink: full of flavors and aromas I’m not used to encountering, yet still remarkably clean and precise, without the flaws that natural wines can sometimes show.
This is a negociant wine from Ganevat, aged about three years on lees and topped up rather than aged under flor, which still allows it to develop those savory, smoky Jura characteristics. It was fantastic. I really want to try some of their Domaine wines now.
Tasting note:
Cloudy golden yellow in the glass.
This wine evolved more over the course of the meal than almost anything I’ve had before.
On first pour, the nose was very saline and mineral. With air and time, it opened up to orange citrus, honey, and gentle spice. Later still, brioche notes emerged, and a subtle smoky, almost cured meat or bacon aroma.
On the palate, vibrant, lively acidity. Orange peel and lemon up front, followed by a distinct salty, smoky character, again almost bacon like, especially noticeable at the beginning. There is also a honeyed note with light spice running through it. As the meal went on, the citrus became more dominant and focused.
Temperature made a big difference. The wine showed best slightly warm. Early on, before it was chilled too much, it was expressive and constantly changing. Once it hit the ice bucket, it felt more closed and restrained. For me, this really shines when served a bit warmer than usual.
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Tasting note:
Cloudy golden yellow in the glass.
This wine evolved more over the course of the meal than almost anything I’ve had before.
On first pour, the nose was very saline and mineral. With air and time, it opened up to orange citrus, honey, and gentle spice. Later still, brioche notes emerged, and a subtle smoky, almost cured meat or bacon aroma.
On the palate, vibrant, lively acidity. Orange peel and lemon up front, followed by a distinct salty, smoky character, again almost bacon like, especially noticeable at the beginning. There is also a honeyed note with light spice running through it. As the meal went on, the citrus became more dominant and focused.
Temperature made a big difference. The wine showed best slightly warm. Early on, before it was chilled too much, it was expressive and constantly changing. Once it hit the ice bucket, it felt more closed and restrained. For me, this really shines when served a bit warmer than usual.