Chateau Chalon 1992 - Berthet-Bondet

Berthet-Bondet

Format: 62 cl

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Recommended price: 370,55 €
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Technical information
Producer Berthet-Bondet
Name Chateau Chalon
Variety Savagnin
Gradation 14.0%
Format 62 cl
Aromatic profile Nuts, spices, dried fruit, oxidative notes
Vinification method Aging under a veil of yeast (flor)
Region Burgundy
Production area Jura
Country France
Type Oxidative white wine
Aging Minimum 6 years in wooden barrels
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Intense golden yellow
Serving temperature 12-14°C
Recommended consumption Drink now or within 10-15 years
Pairing Aged cheeses, mushroom-based dishes

The Chateau Chalon 1992 produced by Berthet-Bondet is an extraordinary wine from the Jura region in France, renowned for its unique winemaking method known as "sous voile". This method allows the wine to develop a characteristic aroma of nuts and candied fruit, making it particularly intriguing for lovers of complex and historically rich wines.

With an intense golden yellow color, the Chateau Chalon 1992 opens with penetrating aromas of dried fruit, honey, curry, and a slight note of withering. On the palate, the wine is exceptionally balanced, with a invigorating acidity that splendidly contrasts its richness and provides a persistent and very elegant finish.

Perfect for tasting now, it has the potential for further years of aging, which promise to evolve its already complex aromatic nuances. Ideal to pair with haute cuisine dishes such as foie gras, poultry in creamy sauce, or as a post-meal meditation.

The winery

Domaine Berthet-Bondet – Winery in Jura

Discover the story and wines of Domaine Berthet-Bondet.

Family-owned Jura winery located in Château-Chalon (France), known for wines aged under a veil and for organic production; approximately 15 hectares of vineyards and a range that includes Château-Chalon, Côtes du Jura, crémant and sweet wines.
Region: Jura
Country: Francia
Founded: 1985
Grapes: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Trousseau, Gamay
Based in Château-Chalon, at the heart of the Jura AOCs. Declared area: approximately 15 hectares, with parcels in Château-Chalon and Côtes du Jura. Conversion to organic farming recorded in 2010; certifications reported by commercial sources. Production of wines aged under voile and Château-Chalon, as well as crémant, macvin and vin de paille. Generational transition: Hélène Berthet-Bondet has been running the estate since 2018; Guide Hachette recognition 2022.
Winery history
Jean and Chantal Berthet-Bondet settled in Château-Chalon in the 1980s; the house was purchased in 1984 and the first harvests took place in 1985. Their daughter Hélène rejoined the estate in 2013 and took over management in 2018. Over time the estate has grown, focusing on the Jura’s traditional practices, with prolonged barrel aging for the cuvées aged under a veil and for vin jaune.
Production philosophy
Hand work in steep vineyards, respect for the terroir and organic practices. Careful soil management and cellar aging to express the characteristics of the different terroirs of the Jura.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in the village of Château-Chalon. The vineyards are divided into plots within the AOC Château-Chalon and Côtes du Jura appellations, on predominantly marl and gravel soils; many parcels are situated on steep slopes that require hand-harvesting and traditional cellar work.
Awards and recognitions
Hélène Berthet-Bondet was named Winemaker of the Year for the Jura in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2022; her 2016 Savagnin cuvée received a Coup de Coeur in the same edition.

Official Awards

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