Ratings: Gault Millau 16.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20, RVF 14.5/20
“Chardonnay, Poulsard, and Savagnin make up the three-way blend of this nuanced straw wine. The nose offers notes of graphite and candied grapes; the palate is full-bodied and flavorful, with hints of dried fruit, almond, candied orange, and pencil lead. The finish features salted butter caramel and fresh walnut, bringing it all together.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2014)
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Eye
a beautiful golden-yellow color with orange highlights
Nose
a rich array of aromas, primarily of dried and jam-like fruits: raisins, apricots, and quince
Palate
Well-balanced, rich, and very sweet
Serve
at 10°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un foie gras, un fromage persillé ou un dessert...<br/>
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 the entire town of Château-Chalon, perched on a rocky outcrop at an altitude 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 regularly receive awards from 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 practices, 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 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 is evolving toward greater expression and purity of the fruit. New cuvées and labels for fortified wines have been thoughtfully redefined, though the cuvées aged under a veil remain the estate’s undisputed stars, with a Château-Chalon that serves as a model for the prestigious appellation.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 15 reviews
Review by Mr. GIOVANNI F. Published on 12/16/2013
It stirs up emotions
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Review by Ms. SEVERINE K. Posted on April 29, 2013
A wine that combines aroma, roundness, and freshness.
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Review by J. M. G. Published on February 23, 2013
an interesting wine that stands out from the crowd
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Review by Mr. WILLIAM B. Posted on June 29, 2018
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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS D. Published on June 8, 2018
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Review by Mr. DONATIEN G. Published on January 10, 2016
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Review by Mr. CARLO R. Published on June 14, 2015
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Review by Mr. N. L. Published on January 3, 2015
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Review by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE M. Posted on 11/11/2014
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Review by Mr. BRUNO L. Published on September 21, 2014
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