Berthet-Bondet - Côtes du Jura La Source 2018
88-89/100
Robert Parker
“La Source has notes of waxy apples, and it’s slightly balsamic with hints of medicinal herbs—very pleasant.” (Wine Advocate 2019—Luis Gutiérrez) The excellent 2018 vintage made it possible to create this limited-edition cuvée, rich in flavor and delicate. An ode to pleasure and indulgence!
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Nose
White fruits and citrus fruits
Palate
A crisp attack, with a beautiful balance between the liveliness of the Chardonnay and the aromatic notes of the Savagnin (almond, green walnut, white pepper)
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2022
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a winter dish such as Mont d'Or, raclette, or veal blanquette...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The estate overlooks all of Château-Chalon, perched on a rocky outcrop at an elevation of 450 meters. Jean has passed the torch to his daughter Hélène, who returned to take over the business after a career as a translator in Brussels, and now ensures the smooth operation of the 15 hectares. Certified organic since 2013, the wines are among the vineyard’s greatest successes, particularly the “vins de voile,” the estate’s signature specialty. The yellow wines (4.5 hectares in Château-Chalon) are aged in magnificent vaulted cellars.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The estate was founded in 1985 by Jean Berthet-Bondet, former mayor of Château-Chalon and an agricultural engineer, as is his wife. Cultivated according to organic farming practices, the 13 hectares of vineyards and the vaulted cellars have been managed by their daughter Hélène since 2018.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 88-89/100 (Good wine)
About the wine:
The 2018 Côtes du Jura La Source is a new cuvée made up of two-thirds Chardonnay and one-third Savagnin, produced because yields were very good, resulting in a surplus of grapes. They don’t yet know if this will become a permanent addition to their portfolio. La Source has notes of waxy apples, and it’s slightly balsamic with hints of medicinal herbs—very pleasant.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Chantal and Jean Berthet-Bondet, both agricultural engineers, left the city in 1985 to establish this 11-hectare estate, located equally within the Château-Chalon and Côtes du Jura appellations, and certified organic since 2013. Hélène, Jean’s daughter, is now at the helm. The quality of the wines continues to evolve toward greater expression and purity of fruit. New cuvées and labels for fortified wines have been thoughtfully reimagined, though the wines aged under a veil remain the estate’s undisputed stars, with a Château-Chalon that serves as a model for the prestigious appellation.