2014 Jacques Puffeney Vin Jaune 620Ml Bottle
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This wine is a small but very significant piece of French wine history.
Jacques Puffeney's last VJ before his retirement.
I first visited the Jura for the first time in the early 2000’s and whilst tasting at Domaine Labet, and being “new to the workings of the region”, I asked Julien if he had some of the famous Vin Jaune wine to taste.
He said, “no; oh well I make a little, but it’s not really my thing, I’ve tried, but my “cellar is not the best for it”, but you should really visit the great man Jacques Puffeney, he makes one of the best.” The following day, I was at the Vin Jaune Arbois alter trying to “chat” with this non-English speaking guru. Jacques, on my first of many meetings, struck me as a gentle and humble man, not needing to prove himself, but still with a passion and a burning desire to make great Vin Jaunes. His eyes are bright, his brain is sharp, he is intelligent and well-read.
This wine spent its first year ageing ouillé (topped up) in large (approx. 2700lt) foudres, followed by the obligatory ageing in barrels without topping, then finally blending and ageing for another year in large oak. In Wink Lorch’s seminal book “Jura Wine”, she describes his wine as having the power of Arbois Vin Jaunes, combined with the elegance of the top commune, Chateau Chalon.
I felt sad when I heard the news of Jacques’ retirement, but his U.S. collaborator and importer Neil Rosenthal summed it up well; “My heart is broken. He was one of the Jura’s best traditional producers. It’s sad to lose this great tradition and heritage.” Randall.
Jacques Puffeney's last VJ before his retirement.
I first visited the Jura for the first time in the early 2000’s and whilst tasting at Domaine Labet, and being “new to the workings of the region”, I asked Julien if he had some of the famous Vin Jaune wine to taste.
He said, “no; oh well I make a little, but it’s not really my thing, I’ve tried, but my “cellar is not the best for it”, but you should really visit the great man Jacques Puffeney, he makes one of the best.” The following day, I was at the Vin Jaune Arbois alter trying to “chat” with this non-English speaking guru. Jacques, on my first of many meetings, struck me as a gentle and humble man, not needing to prove himself, but still with a passion and a burning desire to make great Vin Jaunes. His eyes are bright, his brain is sharp, he is intelligent and well-read.
This wine spent its first year ageing ouillé (topped up) in large (approx. 2700lt) foudres, followed by the obligatory ageing in barrels without topping, then finally blending and ageing for another year in large oak. In Wink Lorch’s seminal book “Jura Wine”, she describes his wine as having the power of Arbois Vin Jaunes, combined with the elegance of the top commune, Chateau Chalon.
I felt sad when I heard the news of Jacques’ retirement, but his U.S. collaborator and importer Neil Rosenthal summed it up well; “My heart is broken. He was one of the Jura’s best traditional producers. It’s sad to lose this great tradition and heritage.” Randall.