At a glance

Producer

Nicolas Jacob

Region

Jura, France

Grape variety

Blend of local Jura grapes with marc (distilled spirit)

Wine type

Fortified

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

€20-€35

Tasting profile

Notes of dried fruit, honey, nuts, with oxidative character

Evolution: Develops complex nutty, caramel, and spice tones with time

At peak: Rich, balanced sweetness with harmonious acidity and complex tertiary aromas

Structure

Acidity

Moderate to high (typical of Jura whites)

Tannins

Low

Alcohol

15-16%

Aging potential

20+ years typical for top producers and vintages

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2035

Optimal window

2022 to 2040

Current status

Young but drinkable

Current condition

Fresh and vibrant with aging potential

Macvin is a Jura fortified sweet wine made by adding marc spirit to unfermented grape must to arrest fermentation – this preserves natural grape sweetness and fresh acidity. The unique oxidative aging style and high sugar content provide excellent longevity. The 2020 vintage is fresh on release but will gain complex secondary aromas with bottle age, peaking around 10-15 years post-vintage.

Food pairing

Ideal with blue cheeses, foie gras, desserts featuring nuts or caramel, and as an aperitif.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Producer focuses on minimal intervention, traditional Jura natural wine practices; likely limited chemical use; local sourcing for grapes and marc reduces transport impact

As a small Jura estate producer, Nicolas Jacob typically employs traditional, low-intervention viticulture that aligns well with natural wine and sustainability principles, though no formal certifications are documented. The fortified wine production involves local marc spirit addition, enhancing circular resource use. The regional, limited distribution footprint benefits carbon emission reductions relative to larger international commercial wines.