This cuvée is unique in that it comes from a vineyard block planted with both Chardonnay and Savagnin. En Banode expresses itself through aromas of nuts and curry, with an intense, rich, and taut palate. Aging in barrels without topping up has allowed the grape varieties to develop harmoniously, resulting in an original and exceptional cuvée.
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Eye
Yellow dress
Nose
With citrus notes and a hint of rancio
Palate
Mineral and saline
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a Comté cheese tart, gougères, a pike quenelle, a sole fillet...
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 of her wines showcase the Jura in the most beautiful and delicate way possible, with briny notes, subtle hints of yeast, and soon an interesting chardonnay ouillé (2017 vintage). 2019 is expected to mark the transition to organic farming. Montbourgeau shines at the pinnacle of the Étoile appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Jean Gros planted this vineyard with Chardonnay and Savagnin in 1970. The two grape varieties were harvested and vinified together in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged in 500-liter barrels for two years. The distinctive nose evokes the aromas of vin jaune. The palate is rich, full-bodied, and well-balanced. It also has a lovely finish. A quintessential Jura wine for a winter meal.
About the estate:
In 1920, Victor Gros, Nicole Deriaux’s grandfather, settled in Montbourgeau. Her father, Jean Gros, further cemented the estate’s reputation. Near the 11 hectares of vineyards lies an idyllic setting, bordered by an avenue of linden trees leading to the wine 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
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Still relatively unknown, the Étoile appellation can produce wines of great finesse, provided the producer demonstrates tact and sensitivity. Nicole Deriaux, assisted by her son César, undoubtedly possesses these qualities. We particularly appreciate the estate’s style—free of frills and artifice—which offers straightforward, intense wines that, without any nostalgia, fit squarely within the finest 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 cut from the same cloth. This careful and discreet work deserves greater recognition and the full attention of Jura aficionados. The first star is firmly secured.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. MICHEL T. Published on November 18, 2023
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