Pictures Jura and Savoie

Jura and Savoie, France

Located at the foot of the Alps close to the Swiss border, there are the two small wine regions: the Jura and the Savoy. They have a distinctive character and use grapes which you can find nowhere else in France. Let's start with the wine region of Jura.JuraThe average temperature is 10 degrees Celsius. Although it is pretty cool, the Jura is suitable for viticulture. With the backdrop of the Alps the Jura region contains mountains and also forest. The vineyards are situated on the western slope... | more

Vineyard Highlighted

MOSSU François |

Francois Mossu is a winery based in Voiteur, a village in the French Jura. It produces the typical Jura wines like Chateau Chalon, Savagnin and Vin de paille. Francois Mossu is a very amiable person, who is proud of his products. Tipped by the owner of a beautiful mansion in Voiteur, Château Saint-martin, we ended up with Francois Mossu.Despite the very hot weather Francois was busy working on his fields at Chateau Chalon. It was agreed that at the end of the day we could have some tasting at hi... | more