Winery Jean MacleChâteau-Chalon
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, mild and soft cheese or mature and hard cheese.
The Château-Chalon of the Winery Jean Macle is in the top 5 of wines of Château-Chalon.
Taste structure of the Château-Chalon from the Winery Jean Macle
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Château-Chalon of Winery Jean Macle in the region of Jura is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Château-Chalon of Winery Jean Macle in the region of Jura often reveals types of flavors of nutty, walnut or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal.
Food and wine pairings with Château-Chalon
Pairings that work perfectly with Château-Chalon
Original food and wine pairings with Château-Chalon
The Château-Chalon of Winery Jean Macle matches generally quite well with dishes of poultry, mature and hard cheese or mushrooms such as recipes of home-made coq au vin, savoyard fondue with biscantin (cider) or shrimp risotto with curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean Macle's Château-Chalon.
Discover the grape variety: Savagnin
Vivid, structured whites with a golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with aromas of apple, citrus, green walnut, curry, spices and intense oxidative notes (vin jaune aged under a yeast veil) evoking walnut, roasted almond and the distinctive "goût de jaune". The absolute star of Château-Chalon AOC, Arbois AOC, l'Étoile AOC and Côtes du Jura AOC. A very ancient Jurassian autochthon, probable ancestor of many European varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Château-Chalon from Winery Jean Macle are 1995, 2005, 2004, 2002 and 1997.
Informations about the Winery Jean Macle
The Winery Jean Macle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Château-Chalon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Château-Chalon
Ultra-exclusive Jura AOC (~60 ha, 250–400 m, steep south-west slopes, Liassic clay-limestone marls): exclusive Savagnin in the signature amber vin jaune — penetrating aromas of walnut, apple, candied fruits, curry (sotolon), gentle spices and saline minerality, exceptionally persistent finish. Aged under voile for at least 6 years 3 months in unsealed barrels, bottled in a 62 cl clavelin. Near-centennial longevity, Benedictine heritage.
The wine region of Jura
Unique Franche-Comté region between Burgundy and Switzerland, incomparable oxidative identity. Signature mythical Vin Jaune from Savagnin: aged 6 years 3 months in cask under flor, intense whites with signature green walnut, curry, cumin, russet apple, honey and lingering iodine — 62 cl clavelin, century-long ageing. Also classic topped-up Chardonnay (citrus, butter), pale light Poulsard red (strawberry, undergrowth), dense Trousseau, fine Pinot Noir. Sweet Vin de Paille.
The word of the wine: Lactic (acid)
Acid obtained by malolactic fermentation.
