The 2010 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is a wine of great complexity, perfectly embodying the identity of vin jaune from Jura. Its “sous voile” aging imparts unique aromas of walnuts, spices, and minerality, which evolve beautifully over time. This wine is designed for lovers of great aging wines, who will appreciate its aromatic power and evolving character. It is an exceptional wine, perfect for pairing with sophisticated dishes or enjoying on its own for a special occasion.
2010 Château Chalon Domaine Berthet Bondet
€104.40
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The 2010 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is a wine of great complexity, perfectly embodying the identity of vin jaune from Jura. Its “sous voile” aging imparts unique aromas of walnuts, spices, and minerality, which evolve beautifully over time. This wine is designed for lovers of great aging wines, who will appreciate its aromatic power and evolving character. It is an exceptional wine, perfect for pairing with sophisticated dishes or enjoying on its own for a special occasion.
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 2010 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is an exceptional dry white wine, originating from the renowned Château-Chalon appellation, famous for its vin jaune. This unique wine is made exclusively from the Savagnin grape, typical of the Jura region, and is aged using the traditional “sous voile” method. This process involves aging the wine in barrels without topping up to compensate for evaporation, which allows a layer of yeast (veil) to form on the wine’s surface, giving it distinct aromas and remarkable longevity.
Blend
This wine is 100% Savagnin, a late-ripening and hardy grape perfectly suited for the “sous voile” aging method. After a classic fermentation, the wine is aged in barrels for six years and three months without intervention, allowing the yeast veil to develop. This method imparts the oxidative and complex aromas typical of Château-Chalon wines.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine displays a deep golden color, slightly amber, with bright reflections. This rich hue is a sign of prolonged barrel aging and the influence of the yeast veil.
Nose: The nose is rich and complex, with intense aromas of walnuts, roasted hazelnuts, curry, soft spices, and a characteristic note of green apple and dried fruits. Hints of yeast, mushrooms, and a slight salinity evoke the mineral character of the Château-Chalon terroir.
Palate: On the palate, this wine shows remarkable power, with a broad, generous attack. Intense flavors of nuts and spices dominate, balanced by a bright freshness and marked acidity that perfectly offsets the wine’s aromatic richness. The texture is creamy and enveloping, with an incredibly long and persistent finish, highlighting notes of salinity and minerality, which are hallmarks of great vin jaune from Jura.
Aging potential
The 2010 Château Chalon has exceptional aging potential. Thanks to its “sous voile” aging, it can be kept for several decades, even over 50 years, while continuing to develop increasingly complex aromas. This is a long-aging wine that will evolve beautifully with time.
Food pairings
Jura gastronomy: poultry-based dishes
Cheeses: hard and aged cheeses such as old Comté, Beaufort, Gruyère
Exotic dishes: spiced dishes like Indian curries or spicy Asian cuisine
Seafood and shellfish: grilled langoustines or scallops in cream
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