2001 Cuvée Speciale, Côtes du Jura AC, Philippe Butin

Imagine baked apples, fresh from the oven, a slice of lemon and roasted hazelnuts; This is the compelling nose of this superlative wine; blessed with strident class, courtesy of the noble Savagnin variety, the palate's quite full, rich in apple/lemon fruit, while the Chardonnay gives a welcome citrus fresh breadth and softness on the finish. Drink now as an alternative aperitif or with roast pork (with apple sauce!)

An hour’s drive east of Burgundy, among Jurassic hills, lies Jura, a little-known region famous among connoisseurs for its statuesque whites born of the ancient, indigenous Savagnin grape, rich in extract and structure, aged in French oak for between four and six years. Truly original and delicious!
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)