Domaine de Montbourgeau - Étoile Straw Wine 2016 (sweet)

Domaine de Montbourgeau - Étoile Vin de Paille 2016 (liquoreux)

Étoile|White wine

4/5 (6 customers)

18/20

RVF

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

94-95/100

Robert Parker

(2014 Vintage Notes)

This Vin de Paille exudes all the flavors of a fine wine: barley sugar, orange, quince, and dates, presented in a light and easy-drinking style. The palate is juicy, mouth-watering, and rich. The tangy finish brings the tasting experience to a spectacular close. A true work of art!

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Estate

Domaine de Montbourgeau

Vintage

Vin de Paille

Vintage

2016

Designation

Étoile

Region

Jura

Grape varieties

60% Chardonnay, 20% Savagnin, 20% Poulsard

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soil for Chardonnay, marl for Savagnin, red marl for Poulsard

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

The grape clusters are first laid out on racks in an attic until the end of December so that the berries can dry out and concentrate their sugar content. They are then pressed in January

Livestock farming

Aged in oak barrels for 3 to 4 years

Alcohol content

14.22%

Residual sugars

154 g/L

Eye

Golden color, straw yellow

Nose

Notes of honey, nuts, and quince

Palate

Complex and smooth, with notes of candied fruit and honey

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with Comté cheese gougères, pan-seared foie gras, tarte Tatin, or tangy desserts (lemon tart, tropical fruit salad...)

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Nicole Deriaux has a soft spot for Chardonnay—preferably with a distinct character—which accounts for nearly 70% of her vineyard (10 hectares in total within the Étoile appellation, including 2 hectares of Savagnin). Her family has owned the estate since 1920, and she has been at the helm for over 25 years, now supported by her sons César and Baptiste. All her wines showcase the Jura in the most beautiful and delicate way, with briny notes, subtle hints of yeast, and soon an interesting chardonnay ouillé (2017 vintage). 2019 should mark the turning point in the transition to organic farming. Montbourgeau shines at the summit of Étoile.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2019) 2* Favorite (Millésime 2014) (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

In 1920, Victor Gros, Nicole Deriaux’s grandfather, settled in Montbourgeau. Her father, Jean Gros, further established the estate’s reputation. Near the 11 hectares of vineyards lies an idyllic setting, bordered by a row of lime trees leading to the cellars that surround the family home. A leading estate in the L'Étoile appellation.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated 94–95/100 (2018 Guide) (2014 vintage) (An extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2018 Guide) 18/20 + Editor's Choice (2014 Vintage) (Great Wine)

Rated estate (2020 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:

Still relatively unknown, the Étoile appellation can produce wines of great finesse, provided the winemaker demonstrates tact and sensitivity. Nicole Deriaux, assisted by her son César, undoubtedly possesses these qualities. We particularly appreciate the estate’s style, which is free of frills and artifice, offering straightforward, intense wines that, without any nostalgia, stand firmly in the best Jura tradition. The estate’s cuvées achieve superb expressiveness; the Cuvée Spéciale, a Chardonnay aged for a long time under a veil, and the Vin Jaune are the most consistently excellent. The new Montangis cuvée appears to be of the same caliber. This careful and discreet work deserves greater recognition and the full attention of Jura aficionados. The first star is firmly secured.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 6 reviews