Francois Rousset-Martin
Francois Rousset-Martin produces Savagnin from the Côtes du Jura, a limestone-rich subregion of France's Jura mountains known for oxidative white wines of mineral intensity and age-worthiness. The winery's portfolio centers on this singular grape variety, which thrives in the region's cool continental climate and chalky soils. Clos Bacchus, Vigne Aux Dames, and Cuvée du Professeur Sous-Roche represent the house's core expressions of Savagnin—wines that have drawn assessment from Wine Advocate and Decanter. Savagnin in Jura develops a distinctive character: nutty, complex, often aged under a veil of yeast (voile) that imparts oxidative notes of hazelnut, dried fruit, and spice. These are wines built for contemplation and the cellar, reflecting the terroir's exacting standards and the varietal's capacity for evolution.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter