At a glance

Producer

Domaine De Mena

Region

Côtes du Jura, Jura, France

Grape variety

Savagnin

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30 - $45

Tasting profile

Bright citrus, green apple, lemon zest, with characteristic rancio notes starting to emerge; mineral and slightly nutty.

Evolution: Over time, will develop deeper oxidative layers with hazelnut, almond, and spice complexity.

At peak: Complex, layered, textural wine with savory, nutty, and smoky elements balanced by persistent acidity.

Structure

Acidity

High acidity, typical of Jura Savagnin

Tannins

None

Alcohol

13.0%-13.5%

Aging potential

10-15 years, possibly longer given vintage quality and producer reputation

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2030

Optimal window

2023 to 2035

Current status

early drinking stage

Current condition

Fresh with developing complexity

The Savagnin grape and Jura terroir lend themselves to oxidative aging styles that gain complexity over a decade or more. The 2020 vintage has the structure, acidity, and balance to allow extended development, especially given Domaine De Mena's artisanal techniques.

Food pairing

Pairs excellently with mature cheeses like Comté or Beaufort, rich poultry dishes with cream sauces, mushroom risottos, and seafood in buttery sauces. Also pairs well with traditional Jura dishes like coq au vin jaune.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Domaine De Mena employs sustainable viticulture focusing on minimal interventions, hand harvesting, cover cropping, and natural yeasts for fermentation. Packaging uses light glass and recyclable materials.

The producer follows traditional low-impact farming combined with modern environmental awareness, balancing biodiversity protection and minimal chemical use to produce terroir-expressive wines with low environmental impact.