2020 Grain par Grain Jaja
WINEMAKER: Caroline Ledédénte
REGION: Bugey, FR
VARIETAL: Jacquère
VITICULTURE: Organic
"Jacquère (negocé) from Savoie. The plot is made up of clay-limestone terroir. The grapes are crushed then pressed in a vertical ratchet press, followed by 9 months of aging in fiber glass vats. JAJA for the expression drink a shot of JAJA (drink a glass of wine in Beaujolais, no red wine for you, and JAJA also for Jacquère).
Ultimate purity here. Lime, apples and white flowers. Crisp fresh mountain air. Crunchy fruit, crisp apples, high acidity. Lime and river stones. Mineral, perky and zippy. Fresh with amazing balance." - Ryan Larkin
In just a few years, Caroline Ledédénte has quickly become one of the most revered natural winemakers in all of France. Producing elegant whites and ethereal reds from the dramatic mountainous regions of Bugey and Savoie, her wines are highly sought after with huge worldwide demand. All of her wines are made with organic fruit, and with very straightforward work in the cellar. All wines have no additions, no added sulfites, and are not fined or filtered. The beautiful labels are designed by Caroline herself. She does a series of linocuts, to create each print - another beautiful touch from this artisan vigneronne.