Domaine de Montbourgeau - Vin Jaune 2012
17/20
RVF
This Vin Jaune is a feast for the senses! Walnuts, hazelnuts, honey, smoky notes, dried fruit, and mild spices take center stage in this vibrant cuvée. The palate is rich and powerful, with an oily texture that reveals all the charm of the Savagnin grape. A wine for all hedonists!
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Aromas of walnuts, hazelnuts, dried fruit, and curry
Palate
Full-bodied, round, powerful, and with a lovely, lingering finish
Serve
At 12-14°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with chicken in yellow wine, chicken and chorizo risotto, morel mushroom tart...
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
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
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 17/20 (Vintage 2011) (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.