Domaine Jean Macle - Château-Chalon 2015
98/100
Robert Parker
“A beautifully crafted Château-Chalon!”
"[...] The 2015 Château Chalon is rounder and more supple than the 2013; they harvested healthy grapes and everything went smoothly. It can, of course, be enjoyed right now, but it’s best to keep the bottles (they say six years in barrel plus six years in bottle before considering drinking it...), and it will age for a long time, a very long time. Only 4,000 bottles produced. Since 2011, all the harvests have been fairly small, so there are very few bottles...” (Wine Advocate 2023). • Please note: very limited quantities!
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Nose
Intense notes of hazelnut, green walnut, pepper, and curry
Palate
Delicate and subtle, with hints of spice
Serve
At 15-18°C
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a morel mushroom tart, Indian cuisine—curry, crayfish...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 98/100 (Exceptional)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Unfortunately, they were out of the 2014 vintage, so we had to switch from the 2013 to the 2015 Château Chalon, their iconic flagship wine. The 2015 vintage was hot, and the harvest took place on September 15, nearly a month earlier than in 2013. The 2015 Château Chalon is rounder and more supple than the 2013; they harvested healthy grapes and everything went smoothly. It can, of course, be enjoyed right now, but it’s best to keep the bottles (they say six years in barrel plus six years in bottle before considering drinking it…), and it will age well, very well indeed. Only 4,000 bottles produced. Since 2011, all the harvests have been fairly small, so there are very few bottles...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 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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