Domaine Berthet-Bondet, Côtes du Jura Savagnier, Jura, France, 2022

Producer Profile

Jean Berthet-Bondet has been working his land since 1984.

With a humble 15 hectares of 30 year old vines, this estate may well be small but it is steeped in history and heritage. Half of Jean's land is in the Château Chalon appellation which is home to the Savagnin grape, renowned for making the revered Vin Jaune. A unique wine that has seen a resurgence of popularity in recent years, but has always been appreciated by the knowledgeable few.

Viticulture

The domain has an area of 15 hectares under organic cultivation, of which 4,5 hectares come under the appellation of Château-Chalon and 10,5 hectares under the appellation of Cotes du Jura. Half of the vines are more than 30 years old, and the other half were planted between 1985 and 1990. These vines often need a lot of care and attention. Mechanisation is difficult and so that means that the majority of the work has to be done by hand, and therefore requires a lot of people.

Winemaking

Manual harvest, pressing of the whole grapes, ageing in stainless steel tank for 12 months.

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

Tasting Note

This is a lovely blend of exotic and lime fruits with the very typical minerality and saltiness of the Savagnin grape.

Food Matching

Fish, seafood, white meat.