The 2012 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is an exceptional wine, offering a unique tasting experience thanks to its sous voile aging process and its emblematic grape variety, Savagnin. It perfectly embodies the craftsmanship of the Jura and the Château-Chalon appellation, with aromatic richness, power on the palate, and exceptional aging potential. Whether paired with a refined meal or enjoyed on its own, this wine is a true gem from Jura, ideal for lovers of great wines with long aging potential.
2012 Château Chalon Domaine Berthet Bondet
€76.80
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The 2012 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is an exceptional wine, offering a unique tasting experience thanks to its sous voile aging process and its emblematic grape variety, Savagnin. It perfectly embodies the craftsmanship of the Jura and the Château-Chalon appellation, with aromatic richness, power on the palate, and exceptional aging potential. Whether paired with a refined meal or enjoyed on its own, this wine is a true gem from Jura, ideal for lovers of great wines with long aging potential.
Wine estate: Domaine Berthet Bondet
Grape variety: Savagnin
Region: Château-Chalon, Côtes du Jura, Jura, France
Appellation: Château-Chalon
Color: White
Format: Bottle 0.62 L
Description
The 2012 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is a prestigious dry white wine, produced in the iconic Château-Chalon region at the heart of Jura. Made exclusively from the Savagnin grape, grown on the steep slopes of this appellation, it benefits from aging under voile (a unique regional technique), which imparts aromatic complexity and remarkable aging potential.
Blend
This Château Chalon is made from 100% Savagnin. After manual harvesting, the wine is aged under voile (a layer of yeast) for six years and three months in oak barrels without any topping off (ouillage). This technique allows for the development of oxidative aromas and complex notes while preserving great freshness.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine displays a bright golden color with amber reflections. Its intense hue reflects the extended aging under voile and the careful craftsmanship involved in its production.
Nose: The nose is intense and complex, revealing characteristic aromas of walnuts, toasted hazelnuts, and spices such as curry. There are also notes of dried fruits, almonds, green apple, and quince, enriched by floral and mineral nuances that add depth to the bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful and structured, with an ample, silky texture. The flavors of nuts, sweet spices, and dried fruits are perfectly balanced by a lively acidity, providing freshness and length. The finish is exceptionally long and persistent, with a touch of salinity and fine minerality, typical of Château-Chalon wines. This wine reveals great complexity in the mouth, with layers of evolving aromas throughout the tasting experience.
Aging potential
The 2012 Château Chalon is a wine with exceptional aging potential, able to be stored for several decades, even up to 50 years or more. Thanks to the sous voile vinification process and the robustness of the Savagnin grape, it will continue to evolve and develop ever more complex and refined aromas over time.
Food pairings
Traditional Jura dishes: chicken with morels, sweetbreads with cream and vin jaune.
Cheeses: hard cheeses such as aged Comté, Beaufort, Parmesan, or blue cheeses.
Exotic dishes: spicy dishes like mild curries or Asian dishes with coconut milk.
Seafood and shellfish: grilled langoustines, oysters, or scallops.
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