Jura Wine With Local Food and Travel Tips

Raymond Blanc observes in his introduction to this buying and travel guide, “The Jura, it has to be said, is not on every traveler’s must-visit list. This is a great shame because it is such a remarkable and stunning part of France.” Lorch, a contributor to a number of significant wine references, has spent more than a decade researching the distinctive wines of this mountainous region on the French-Swiss border, including the remarkable sherry-like vin jaune. Her meticulous explanation of soils and climate, her helpful maps, and her detailed tasting notes on the products of the region’s major vintners are supplemented with a short engaging survey of traditional foods of the region, as well as tips for traveling and staying there. A very helpful resource. We wish we had its equivalent for many other places. Color photographs and maps throughout. Paperback.