Rousset-Martin | Among the ‘Greats’ of Jura

The Jura is known for wines aged under a veil of yeast, in the oxidative style that has defined Château-Chalon for centuries. François Rousset-Martin has built his reputation on the other approach.

He grew up in Beaune and trained as an oenologist in Dijon before returning to the vines around Nevy-sur-Seille, started by his great-grandfather, René Martin. Today they are certified organic by Ecocert, and a good part sits within the Château-Chalon appellation.

His wines are made across four cellars, each with its own temperature and humidity, and fermentations rely on indigenous yeasts. His topped-up (ouillé) wines, bottled as Côtes du Jura, have drawn the most attention. Without the veil of flor, the fruit and the character of each parcel come through clearly.

Not everything carries the appellation. The 2022 Aligato is an Aligoté bottled as Vin de France, and it gives the Burgundian side of his upbringing its own place in the range.

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