Domaine Berthet-Bondet Cotes du Jura Rouge Trio 2017

From eastern France near the border with Switzerland, Jura is an appellation with a rich history and its reds, whites and sparkling wines are having a real comeback in the last decade. And it's reds like this that make the case for such a comeback.

The Trio blend is a classic Jura red blend of trousseau, poulsard, and pinot noir. Mostly trousseau, this blend is a bit more muscular and deep than a lot of reds we've tried from Jura which can be a bit light and lean. While this does need a bit of coaxing in the glass to fend off a tiny bit of reduction, what lies underneath with a vigorous swirl or a quick decant is simply splendid. This is the kind of wine you'll want to drink while you cozy up by the fireplace and start watching Yellowstone.

Christmas spice, tart cherry and wild herbs are what dominate here but there is plenty of earth, red berry and mineral to keep you coming back to the glass to find something new with every sip.