2021 Lulu Vigneron Cotes du Jura Savagnin

Under his Lulu Vigneron label, Ludwig Bindernagel focuses on honest, unfussy Jura wines that show place before polish. This Savagnin comes from limestone and marl soils in the Côtes du Jura, farmed organically and made with minimal intervention in the cellar.The 2021 vintage was a challenging one, with frost and a cool season cutting yields hard. What little fruit survived came in with bright acidity and a clear, savoury profile. Ludwig chose to ferment naturally and mature the wine in old oak, avoiding heavy oxidative character but allowing just enough air for texture and depth to build.In the glass it’s citrus-driven with green apple, preserved lemon and a gentle herbal thread. There’s some nutty, saline detail, the palate taut and brisk with a clean finish. It’s classic Savagnin in a fresher, straighter style – no excess weight, just clarity and drive.