Jura Wines at Weygandt

These wines are either new releases or soon-to-be new releases at Weygandt Wines. I love that he's bringing in more wines from the Jura, because the ones he is able to find are so unique. I was really impressed by these three, which were tasted blind.

• 2009 Domaine Marc Cameron Bourgogne Tonnerre Sagara 87 Points

  France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Tonnerre

  This is a treat, especially at $18. Peter Weygandt imports this wine from limestones soils north of Chablis. Intense aromas of limestone and minerals. The palate is tangy with acid. Medium bodied, light but not thin. Very steely and pretty, and an excellent bargain. It could outdo some Chablis at three times its price.

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• 2010 Domaine de la Pinte Chardonnay Arbois Pupillin 90 Points

  France, Jura, Arbois Pupillin

  I tasted this blind with Peter Weygandt and knew it was going to be something unique. Sure enough, it is. Light yellow color. Ripe pineapple leads the way on the nose, but there's also an aroma like olive oil and salt. The palate starts off quite fruity and ripe, with white peach and pineapple. A second later, the acid comes ripping in, followed by a saline aspect. The effect is a bold but balanced wine. There is complexity packed into this wine that needs years to evolve. I'd love to put some of these sideways for 10+ years and see what happens.

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• 2010 Domaine de la Pinte Poulsard Arbois de l'Ami Karl 90 Points

  France, Jura, Arbois

  Another great surprise. This wine is made from 100% poulsard. Light ruby color in the glass, and very clear. Very interesting aromas. There's an aroma that reminds me exactly of turkey gravy, really unique but kind of strange. There's some currant tea aromas underneath. I tasted this blind, but I knew it was Jura. There's something about the aromas in Jura wines, I just love it. The palate shows bright fruit, lots of acid, and smooth tannins. Currants, rose petal and meat gravy flavors glide over the palate. There's enough fruit from make this more than just a "nerdy" wine, as we all described it. I really enjoyed this and am looking forward to when it hits the store this summer.

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• 2009 Domaine de la Pinte Arbois La Capitaine 91 Points

  France, Jura, Arbois

  Taste blind and very impressed. Vibrant ruby color in the glass with thick legs. The color is clear and fresh like a light pinot color. Aromas of rose, black cherry and baking spices. The fruit is pure and matched with gritty tannins. There's this delicious inkiness here that reminds me of some California syrah, but then there's this rush of minerals that comes in and completely takes over. The finish is laced with chocolate shavings and charcoal, but those minerals never go away. This wine is really delicious. It would win over new world fans with its strength and power, but wow Jura fans with its complexity and those dark, earl grey tea tannins. I can't wait til this becomes available for purchase.

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• 2008 Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve Cahors La Fage 87 Points

  France, Southwest France, Cahors

  Dark purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark plums and potpourri. Dark and inky on the palate with plum skins, charcoal and a tangy, orange rind aspect. Powerful, a little brutish, and could probably use a few years or some time in the decanter.

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