COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Savagnin
PRODUCER
Berthet-Bondet
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Berthet-Bondet Château-Chalon is a Vin Jaune, a unique white wine produced exclusively in the Jura region of France. The appellation Château-Chalon is dedicated solely to this style of wine. The Berthet-Bondet family founded their estate in 1984, with a focus on traditional winemaking practices and organic viticulture. The wine's distinctive character is a result of its specific aging process under a veil of yeast, a method passed down through generations.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vin Jaune is aged for a minimum of six years and three months, with at least 30 months in barrel.
Fact 02
The 'voile' of yeast protecting the wine is similar to that found in Fino Sherry.
Fact 03
Château-Chalon is one of the smallest AOCs in France, dedicated exclusively to Vin Jaune.
Fact 04
This wine is known for its exceptional longevity, often lasting for decades.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Domaine Berthet-Bondet Château-Chalon begins with a manual harvest of 100% Savagnin grapes. Following pressing, the wine ferments in stainless steel tanks. The defining characteristic of its winemaking is the extended aging process: the wine matures for six to seven years in French oak barrels. During this period, the barrels are intentionally left unfilled, allowing an oxidative environment to develop under a veil of yeast. This 'voile' protects the wine while imparting its signature complex aromas and flavors. The estate is certified organic.
