Discover the top 100 best wines of Franche-Comte of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Franche-Comte and the best vintages to taste in this region.
IGP of eastern France between Alsace, Burgundy and the Jura (Jurassian massif and Haute-Saône plateaus, ~100 ha), monastic vines since the 10th century. Signature Chardonnay white: dry and lively with green apple, citrus, white flowers and a mineral touch, refreshingly tense acidity. Floral Pinot Gris, Auxerrois and oxidative Savagnin. Light-bodied Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry) and Gamay in fruity reds.
Jurassian Trousseau and Poulsard as complement. Wines of the frontier.
Very light and delicate reds with an almost translucent salmon-pale colour, fine tannins and fresh acidity, on subtle aromas of wild strawberry, redcurrant, cherry, dried flowers, sweet spices and earthy notes. Airy and thirst-quenching palate. Star of the light reds of Jura (Arbois AOC, Côtes du Jura AOC), notably on the marls of Pupillin where it is called Ploussard. Also in sparkling rosés (Crémant du Jura AOC). Native Jura variety.
