# Oh Yeah

- **Producer:** Domaine Hughes-Beguet
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Savagnin, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Jura, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €38
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, pear, peach, apricot, floral, wet stones, biscuit, pastry, almond, hazelnut, honey

## About this wine

Domaine Hughes-Beguet's 'Oh Yeah' is a still white wine from the Jura region of France, primarily made from Savagnin, with some vintages including Chardonnay. The wine is named 'Oh Yeah' as a playful reference to its 'ouillé' (topped-up) winemaking style, contrasting with traditional Jura oxidative methods, and also in homage to jazz musician Charles Mingus. Winemaker Patrice Béguet, who left a career in information technology to return to his native Jura, is dedicated to biodynamic and organic viticulture, holding Demeter certification. His philosophy centers on minimal intervention to allow the pure expression of the terroir. The vineyards are located in the Arbois and Arbois Pupillin appellations, with vines averaging around 40 years old.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Oh Yeah' is a nod to the 'ouillé' winemaking style and a favorite jazz album by Charles Mingus.
- Domaine Hughes-Beguet holds Demeter certification for its biodynamic farming practices.
- Winemaker Patrice Béguet transitioned from an IT career to pursue his winemaking dreams.
- The wine is bottled with minimal or no added sulfites, emphasizing its natural character.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity cuts through rich or fatty foods, while its minerality complements seafood and earthy flavors. The freshness of the wine balances creamy sauces and herbaceous notes in dishes.

## Wine making process

The 'Oh Yeah' is produced using the 'ouillé' method, where barrels are topped up to prevent oxidation, resulting in a fresh, non-oxidative white wine. Fermentation is initiated by indigenous yeasts and can extend for up to six months. Aging takes place in a mix of fiberglass, old barriques, and egg-shaped barrels, with the 2023 vintage spending eight months in barrel. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration and with minimal or no added sulfites, adhering to a natural winemaking approach. Grapes are hand-harvested from biodynamically farmed vineyards.