Domaine Jean Macle - Château Chalon Vin Jaune 2011
18,5/20
RVF
98-99/100
Robert Parker
“Impressive density, lingering finish, and good structure set this Château-Chalon apart.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020 - RVF) A truly eloquent wine—an exceptional Vin Jaune!
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Intense notes of flint, hazelnut, and turmeric
Palate
Slightly rounded with a lively body and full of aromas of curry, turmeric, and orange peel
Serve
At 15-18°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pair it with lobster, crayfish, chicken in yellow wine, aged Comté cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 98–99/100 (Exceptional)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2011 Château Chalon, which was about to be bottled when I tasted it, has a subtle and elegant character with notes of smoke, flint, and whiskey. 2011 was a cool year with fine weather during the harvest, yielding healthy grapes and a good crop that produced both quality and quantity. Macle compared it to 2008, a year with good acidity, but 2011 is probably a bit rounder. The wine is balanced and mineral. A second barrel had a stronger yeast character, with more bread dough aromas, a hint of peat, and a slightly more powerful palate. This should make for a great bottle of Château Chalon; it is quite classic and has a long life ahead of it in the bottle. There are 8,000 bottles, bottled in two different batches.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 18,5/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
This Château-Chalon is distinguished by its impressive density, lingering finish, and good structure.
About the estate:
A leading figure in the Jura wine region, Jean Macle passed away this winter. Tasting a Château-Chalon from the estate that bears his name is now, more than ever, a moment of particular intensity. A true “yellow” wine—straightforward, crisp, harmonious, and easy to drink—whose complexity stems not only from aging under a yeast veil. Now in the hands of Laurent Macle, this estate navigates the vintages with such consistency and such a distinct identity that it commands universal respect. Founded in 1850, it owns some of the steepest terroirs in the appellation, with slopes reaching up to 50%. The decision to plant vines on land where, at one time, no one dared to venture underscores the determination and passion of this winemaking family, which has become inseparable from the Château-Chalon vineyard.
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