Tag Archives: Jurawine

Jura Week 5 – For the Visitor to Arbois

Posted on 04/10/2016 by dccrossley

Having written on three producer visits and the Biou Festival in Vadans in my first four articles of “Jura Week”, I’m going to end my 2016 Jura excursion with all the odds and ends which might be of interest to … Continue reading →

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Jura Week 4 – Domaine de la Pinte

Posted on 03/10/2016 by dccrossley

When people in London bars talk about the trending Jura domaines, you rarely hear La Pinte mentioned. This is a shame. They have a good UK importer (Liberty), yet one which has specialisations in countries like Italy and Australia, and … Continue reading →

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Jura Week 3 – Fête du Biou at Vadans

Posted on 02/10/2016 by dccrossley

The Fête du Biou is a rather special festival at harvest time in the Jura Region. It takes place in Arbois on the first Sunday in September, with a smaller version in Pupillin on the third Sunday. What is much … Continue reading →

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Jura Week 2 – Hughes-Béguet

Posted on 01/10/2016 by dccrossley

If Domaine de la Tournelle has now established itself firmly among the top names in Arbois, Domaine Hughes-Béguet is one of a select band of young producers who will one day gain similar recognition. Patrice gave up a job as … Continue reading →

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