Domaine de la Tournelle, Macvin de Jura, Jura, France NV

Produced with Chardonnay and grape pomace (Marc).

Macvin is a traditional Jura “Vin de Liqueur” made of spirit – home-distilled Marc du Jura (using the domaine’s grape pomace) and fresh Chardonnay juice.

The Chardonnay grapes are pressed and then settled for 12 hours and then blended with the Marc that has been aged 3 years in barrels (2/3 juice, 1/3 Marc). The blend is then aged for 24 to 36 months in barrels. (Way longer than the AOC requirement which is 12 months.) Bottled without filtering and without sulfites, at around 17% ABV.

This is a juicy, succulent aperitif, marrying vibrant acidity of the Chardonnay juice with the richness of residual sugar (180–220g/l). Serve well-chilled as an aperitif; perfect also at the end of the meal, with cheeses or apple-based or spicy desserts.