Summary
Small eastern wine region located between Burgundy and Switzerland. Area under vine was once 10x of what it is today, with setbacks from phylloxera, World Wars, and railways connecting Paris with the south of France. High rainfall during the growing season alongside spring frost and summer hail often threaten yields and potential fruit quality. Sitting in the steep foothills of mountain ranges, soils are clay rich marl from the Triassic and early Jurassic periods. To avoid erosion and offset high rainfall, vineyard rows are often grassed in-between. A resurgence in popularity from global sommeliers and wine enthusiasts can be attributed to the unique native grapes and artisan wines often marked with high acidity and bright minerality. The organic and natural wine movements are prevalent within this region.