Le Clos des Grives Vin Jaune

Interesting Facts

Vin Jaune is the main wine of the Jura region. At a certain point, usually within a year of harvest, the wine is transferred to 228-liter Burgundy oak barrels, aged on average between 5 and 50 years. The barrels are not completely filled, leaving 8-10 liters of empty space. After some time, a layer of yeast (veil) appears on the surface of the wine, similar to the flor of sherry. The best quality veil is gray and quite thin, indicating a lively and active yeast mixture. The veil protects the wine from further oxidation and helps to enhance the aromas and flavors typical of Vin Jaune. Over almost 7 years of aging, a third of the volume evaporates. Therefore, the traditional bottles for "yellow wine" are 0.62 liter bottles.