JAW DROPPING JURA 🧀 (JURA 4 EVA <3)

Source note: This post is adapted from Parched's August 6, 2026 newsletter

Hey,

The world of wine often comes to a halt in August. Usually, this would be the one time of year vignerons can take off before throwing themselves head first into harvest. Importers cease shipping, and us drinkers usually go on holiday. Yet we keep on going, full speed as ever! Maybe not just us this year either. With the weather doing what it's doing, it looks like harvests will be eating into that precious break. August picking dates are certain across most of Europe, and the next few weeks will be crucial. Fingers crossed for some rain.

Back here at HQ, we're keeping busy by giving our Jura shelf a bit of TLC.

Firstly, some more Allante & Boulanger. We've been drip fed these over the past months but have two new arrivals on the shelves. Sous Poids finally returns, with one of the more unique pair of labels. This is an old vine plot from Lieu Dit Patarate in Rotalier. High-toned and refreshing, with umami and spice woven throughout. One for now, one for the cellar. Packed for your pleasure, but I'll include something very nice for you all. Here.

Patarate is also home to some Gamay, a rarity in the Jura, but these two can do no wrong. The négociant Gamay earlier in the year was tonic-like; this from domaine fruit takes refreshment to new levels. Wildly captivating, as per the house style. Here.

Another allocated arrival with a late release of Zeroines Ju Sa Ox '18. I was kinda heartbroken when we didn't get any with our initial allocation. I first tasted this with Maylis and JF Ganevat at their cabin nestled above Rotalier. Hunk of Comté included. Sorry, I'll stop bragging. But seriously, what a wine. I was told on Tuesday night this was because they only got 12 bottles in the country, fair enough. After asking very nicely, we now have a quarter of this island's supply. Aren't we good?

This is without a doubt my favourite flor-kissed wine we stock. It's at once powerful but so pretty. Two years topped up, before the remaining four years in barrel things are left under voile. It's haunting, dancing between spice, nuts and fruit. It's oxy but still refreshing. Vin Jaune lite. Maylis's work goes so underappreciated. Her whites easily go toe-to-toe with any of the region's big guns. See here for the last bottle. The reds are ethereal and effortless. Smile-inducing, and actually available to stock up on here and here.

Speaking of underrated. Novice! Yves Roy is a gent. I've long admired this tiny lo-fi output, and paying a visit a few years back has only done good for the cause. Gutted to hear about a tragic harvest in 2024, losing the majority of fruit, especially when you see the sheer graft and love tending these vines. The one white he made is breathtaking, a marriage of Savagnin's yellow fruit and spice with the white florals and finesse of Chardonnay.

Boutasse is a personal favourite vineyard, see Morel, and this is looking really switched on and sesame laden. Jaja is a direct press Poulsard that falls between skinsy and pink but drinks like a white. It's so unique, the only other times I've seen the grape handled like this was from his mentor Valentin Morel, and Daniel Sage. In good company then.

Finally, Merci! I've enjoyed this cuvée over many vintages, it has always been delicious, if not a little wild. Yet the '23 in Jura was such a great year, and this is the most precise and fine-tuned I've seen it. Rhubarb and cranberry levels of crunch. With no domaine red in 2024, I'd be stocking up while you can.

We've also taken in some of the more traditional yet timeless expressions from Montbourgeau. The labels probably put off the cool east London Jura crowd, but that just means there's more for us. The farming has been organic long before half the new wave of Jura vignerons were born, and the work in the cellar is traditional as in the way it's always been done. No fuss, no tricks, no nonsense.

They over deliver time and time again. If you're new to the Jura, then I imagine this is exactly the kind of place you'll want to start. Textbook for good reason.

The Crémant slaps so hard. All Chardo, all from a single vintage, no dosage. No one needs to know at your next party this isn't from Champagne! A Chardonnay that feels very Burgundian but with added Jura personality. The Savagnin shows L'Étoile at its salty and spicy best. This is a very good place to be, and at this price you won't find access to this famed spot any cheaper.

If you like fizzy wine, sign up to our VIP mailing list here. Big Bougy allocation going live tomorrow, with a special guest too.

Hopefully that makes for some nice poolside reading! BTW, we're more than happy to hold wines for you in case you're away catching a tan. Just leave a note at checkout or flick me an email.

Bisou
Fionn
xoxo