2022 Henri Maire Grand Heritage Côtes du Jura Pinot Noir

The name Maire has been associated with the Jura since 1632. Those who regularly travel through eastern France will probably be familiar with the plaques on houses with 'Henri Maire, Vin Fou'. Henri took over approximately 2.5 hectares of vineyard in 1939. He expanded this to no less than 300 hectares, then about a quarter of the total Jura vineyards, divided over five domains. He single-handedly guaranteed the revival of the Jura as a wine region. For a few years now, the company has been in the hands of another family: Boisset. At present, the area totals 225 hectares and Boisset is investing heavily in vineyards and cellar. The quality, which had declined somewhat in the first 15 years of this century, has now quickly improved again. And this at relatively good prices for the Jura.

With the scarcity but certainly also the high prices in Burgundy we can certainly advise you to include wines from the Jura and certainly from Henri Maire in your selection. A fraction of the price of a Burgundy with an excellent quality.

This Pinot Noir from the Côtes du Jura appellation from Domaine Henri Maire has a typical bright, ruby red color as befits a 'burgundy-style' Pinot Noir. In the nose the fruit of ripe strawberries and plums. The attack in the taste is sultry and ripe followed by a pleasant freshness. Remarkably soft tannin structure and slightly smoked. A serious style of Pinot Noir.