J-F Ganevat, Cotes du Jura Julien en Billat, 2012

From one of the Jura’s most respected natural winemakers, J.-F. Ganevat’s Côtes du Jura “Julien en Billat” 2012 is a wine that showcases the unique, age-worthy character of the region’s Chardonnay and Savagnin varieties. Biodynamically farmed and crafted with minimal intervention, this wine offers a deep, textured expression of Jura’s rugged, limestone-rich soils. The 2012 vintage reveals the complexity that only time can bring—earthy, savory, and mineral with hints of honeyed fruit and oxidative notes that give it a slightly oxidative yet harmonious profile. There’s a beautiful tension between the lively acidity and the depth of flavor, with layers of citrus, nutty richness, and a distinct herbal edge that defines the wine’s identity. Julien en Billat is a Jura wine for those who love complexity, texture, and a bit of intrigue. It’s at a perfect drinking window now but will continue to evolve over the next few years.