Berthet-Bondet - Côtes du Jura La Queue au Renard 2022
91/100
La Tulipe Rouge
90/100
Vinous
"100% Pinot Noir from the Jura—great value for the price!"
“With beautiful purplish hues and concentrated aromas of dark fruit, perfectly balanced by tailored aging and just the right touch of spice, this 100% Pinot combines the velvety smoothness of a Burgundy with the freshness of the region. A truly lovely Jura wine, especially at this price.” (La Tulipe Rouge 2024)
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Nose
Aromas of ripe fruit (black cherry)
Palate
Fruity, dry, and well-balanced
Serve
At 14°C
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with cold cuts, smoked and grilled meats, and savory-sweet dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The estate overlooks the entire town 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 oversees the smooth operation of the 15-hectare vineyard. Certified organic since 2013, the wines are among the vineyard’s greatest successes, particularly the voile wines, 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
The estate was founded in 1985 by Jean Berthet-Bondet, a former mayor of Château-Chalon and an agricultural engineer, as is his wife. Cultivated according to organic farming standards, the 13 hectares of vineyards and vaulted cellars have been managed by their daughter Hélène since 2018.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting 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 is evolving toward greater expression and purity of the fruit. New vintages and labels for fortified wines have been cleverly 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.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
The 2022 Côtes du Jura La Queue Au Renard, a single-varietal Pinot Noir, makes a strong impression. Aged for 14 months in barrels (about 5% new oak), this is only the second vintage of this cuvée, following the inaugural 2020 release. Red fruit and spicy, the 2022 offers a delightful floral touch and features subtle notes of cedar on the aromatic profile. On the palate, the concentration is solid and the fruit is juicy and generous. The dry, woody tannins are quite pronounced at this stage, which is why I recommend letting the 2022 age for at least two more years in the bottle.
La Tulipe Rouge
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
With beautiful purple hues and concentrated aromas of dark fruit, perfectly balanced by tailored aging and just the right touch of spice, this 100% Pinot combines the velvety smoothness of a Burgundy with the freshness of the region. A truly lovely Jura wine, especially at this price.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on 11/13/2024
A 100% Pinot Noir that offers a nice change from the polished wines of Burgundy. Its rustic character, with slightly rough tannins, makes for a pleasant expression of the grape variety. It has good body on the palate with good length and fruit. I find it more interesting to drink it young for its liveliness. Value for money is on par with standard Burgundy AOPs; pairs well with black pudding and apples.
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