Château-Chalon Jean Macle 2011
Château-Chalon AOC
14.5%
0.62L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Château-Chalon Jean Macle 2011
The wine
This vin jaune (“yellow wine”) produced by Jean Macle at Château-Chalon presents delicate aromas of fresh walnut, hazelnut, white fleshed fruit (apple) and spice (pepper and turmeric). Rich and opulent in the mouth, with recurring notes of walnut and spice. Endowed with impressive length and a great cellaring potential.
Founded in 1850, Domaine Jean Macle entered a new chapter in 2021 following the death of Jean Macle. Today, Laurent Macle leads the estate, recently joined by his wife and their daughter Carmen. Jean Macle himself was widely regarded as a pioneer of Jura wines, admired for his ability to master their singular style and raise them to an exceptional level.
Today, Laurent, his wife Elyane and their daughter Carmen oversee an extended 12-hectare vineyard planted with Chardonnay and Savagnin across the Côtes du Jura and Château-Chalon appellations. The vines grow on steep slopes of blue and black marl, where the dramatic gradients make mechanisation impossible and demand considerable manual labour. The level of commitment is palpable in the wines.
In the vineyard, no insecticides or anti-rot treatments are used to respect the land. After fermentation, the wines are aged in oak casks, most not completely filled, so that a natural veil of yeast develops on the surface. The estate is currently undergoing conversion to organic farming. At Jean Macle, respect for tradition is paramount and inseparable from the pursuit of terroir expression. Each wine is crafted with patience and long ageing, allowing the character of the Jura to shine with clarity. Domaine Jean Macle stands among the most respected in the Jura region, particularly renowned for its Vin Jaune, noted for its perfect balance and remarkable drinkability. A benchmark of the Jura.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 Clavelin
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observations:
- 1 Marginally scratched label, 1 Marginally dishevelled label, 1 Wax capsule
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 14.5 %
- Region:
- Jura
- Appellation:
- Château-Chalon
- Owner:
- Jean Macle
- Vintage:
- 2011
- Colour:
- white
- Service temperature:
- 12°
- Viticulture:
- environmentally friendly More information....
- Intensity:
- crisp
- Leading aroma:
- nuts
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Savagnin
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