The 2016 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is an exceptional vin jaune, embodying the richness and tradition of the Jura’s finest wines. Its extended aging under veil creates a rare aromatic complexity, with intense aromas of walnuts, spices, and dried fruits, while maintaining remarkable freshness on the palate. This wine is destined for lovers of great long-aging wines, who appreciate oxidative aromas and the evolving depth of wines over time.
2016 Château Chalon Domaine Berthet Bondet
€56.40
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The 2016 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is an exceptional vin jaune, embodying the richness and tradition of the Jura’s finest wines. Its extended aging under veil creates a rare aromatic complexity, with intense aromas of walnuts, spices, and dried fruits, while maintaining remarkable freshness on the palate. This wine is destined for lovers of great long-aging wines, who appreciate oxidative aromas and the evolving depth of wines over time.
Wine estate: Domaine Berthet Bondet
Grape variety: Savagnin
Region: Château-Chalon, Côtes du Jura, Jura, France
Appellation: Chalon
Color: White
Format: Bottle 0.62 L
Description
The 2016 Château Chalon from Domaine Berthet Bondet is an exceptional vin jaune, produced in the prestigious Château-Chalon appellation at the heart of the Jura region. Made exclusively from the Savagnin grape, this wine undergoes a unique aging process under a veil of yeast for over six years. This aging method, known as “sous voile,” without topping up the barrels, creates an impressive aromatic complexity and grants the wine an extremely long aging potential, often compared to the finest wines for long-term cellaring worldwide.
Blend
This Château Chalon is made from 100% Savagnin, a grape variety perfectly suited to the Jura terroir and oxidative aging under a veil. The wine is aged in oak barrels for at least six years and three months, with no topping up to replenish natural evaporation, allowing the development of a yeast veil that protects the wine from excessive oxidation. This extended aging period gives rise to the unique characteristics of vin jaune wines.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine boasts an intense golden hue with amber reflections. The rich and brilliant color is typical of vin jaune after years of aging under veil.
Nose: The nose is powerful and complex, with characteristic aromas of walnuts, hazelnuts, curry, and soft spices. There are also notes of dried fruits, baked apple, quince, and mushrooms. Mineral touches enrich the aromatic bouquet, evoking the Château Chalon terroir.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is structured and intense, with a vibrant and ample attack. Flavors of walnuts, spices, and dried fruits come through strongly, supported by lively acidity that balances the richness of the wine. The texture is round and velvety, and the finish is very long, marked by saline and mineral notes, a hallmark of the terroir and the aging process under veil. This wine offers great complexity and depth, revealing layers of evolving flavors with every sip.
Aging potential
The 2016 Château Chalon has extraordinary aging potential, capable of aging for several decades, or even 50 years or more. Thanks to its long maturation under veil and the robustness of the Savagnin grape, it will continue to evolve over time, developing even more complex and refined aromas.
Food pairings
Jura dishes: Chicken with morels and vin jaune, veal sweetbreads in cream.
Cheese: Pair with regional cheeses such as aged Comté, Beaufort, Gruyère, Roquefort, or blue cheeses.
Exotic dishes: Curry dishes, mild curries, or Asian dishes made with coconut milk.
Seafood and fish: Ideal with crustaceans such as langoustines, lobster, or seared scallops.
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