Savagnin
The Jura white grape, made topped-up or aged under a yeast veil.
Savagnin is the grape of vin jaune. It also makes topped-up whites, with barrels refilled to limit oxidation, and wines aged under a yeast veil. Savagnin and Sauvignon Blanc are different grapes.
What to notice
Compare a topped-up Savagnin and vin jaune with mature Comté.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Jura — Arbois, Côtes du Jura, L’Étoile and Château-Chalon locate wines; vin jaune and vin de paille are different wine types.
