Jean-Marc Brignot Les Guillaumes
Natural red wine · Jean-Marc Brignot
Vintage: Non-vintage or natural multi-vintage blend
Type
Natural red wine
Producer
Jean-Marc Brignot
Country
France
Vintage
Non-vintage or natural multi-vintage blend
Region & Appellation
Jura, Arbois
Grape Varieties
Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir blend
Color & Appearance
Translucent ruby red with a slight tawny rim and hazy natural cloudiness
Aroma Profile
Wild strawberry, cranberry, volatile acidity, sous-bois, wet earth, and subtle funk
Tasting Notes
A wild and challenging natural wine that dances on the edge of oxidation, offering vibrant red fruit upfront, complex savory undertones, and a lively, bone-dry finish.
Flavor Profile
Tart red berries, bruised apple skin, earthy mushroom, mineral salinity, and iron notes
Body & Texture
Light-bodied with an energetic, tingling mouthfeel and rustic, fine-grained tannins
Acidity & Tannins
High, mouth-watering acidity with low, gentle tannins
Sweetness Level
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
11.5% to 12.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Aged in neutral old oak barrels with no added sulfur
Food Pairings
Compté cheese, charcuterie, rustic pâté, and roasted game birds
Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly chilled around 55 degrees Fahrenheit in a universal wine glass
Price Range
60 USD to 120 USD
Quality Assessment
Cult natural wine with a passionate niche following, scoring around 90-93 points among natural wine enthusiasts
Production Methods
Hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, minimal intervention, and zero added sulfites
Terroir
Kimmeridgian and marly limestone soils of the Jura region with a cool continental climate
History & Heritage
Jean-Marc Brignot is a pioneer of the Jura natural wine movement who later moved his winemaking operations to Japan
Interesting Facts
Famous for minimalist winemaking and whimsical, insect-themed scientific illustrations on the labels
Cellaring Potential
Best consumed within its youth to preserve its fragile, lively fruit character, though well-stored bottles can evolve interestingly for 3 to 5 years
Similar Wines
Ganevat, Domaine des Miroirs, Overnoy, and Labet