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Château Jonc-Blanc - Les Sens du Fruit 2014

Vin de France|White wine|Organic

2.6/5 (23 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

“We find the vitality, joy, and purity of the 2014 Les Sens du Fruit, a delicious, juicy, and distinctive white wine. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2016 - RVF) A white wine with lovely length on the palate—rich, full-bodied, and generous—retaining good freshness with a fairly pronounced mineral and salty note on the finish... Very charming!

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Estate

Jonc-Blanc

Vintage

Les Sens du Fruit

Vintage

2014

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

35% Sauvignon blanc, 35% Sauvignon gris, 30% Sémillon

Regions

A 2-hectare plot on a hillside, with clay-limestone soils at the top of the slope and more loamy-sandy soils at the bottom

Viticulture

organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

at peak ripeness

Winemaking

Direct pressing of whole clusters, cold settling overnight, natural fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts

Livestock farming

aged in tanks on fine lees

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

a beautiful, clear, and brilliant color

Nose

with powerful, very ripe fruit and a lovely balance

Palate

round and full-bodied, with a fresh and lively finish

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2018

Food and wine pairings

pairs well with exotic dishes, white meats, and cheeses

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Bettane & Desseauve

Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommended production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

Isabelle Carles and Franck Pascal, who moved to Vélines in 2000, have chosen to produce pure, sulfur-free wines that are both easy to drink and fruity—wines meant to be enjoyed. Certified biodynamic since the 2011 vintage, the 19-hectare estate has always been managed according to the principles of organic farming, in order to preserve both the environment and their health. It was a wise decision, for without falling into the trap of natural wine—where fermentation runs wild—they produce a lovely, fairly consistent range, crafted according to the terroir, without technical fuss, in the Burgundian style.

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 (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2021 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 wine:

We rediscover the vibrancy, joy, and purity of Les Sens du Fruit 2014, a delicious, juicy, and distinctive white wine.

About the estate:

Located on clay-limestone soil overlooking the right bank of the Dordogne, this estate has emerged as one of the driving forces behind Bergerac’s renaissance. Isabelle Carles and Franck Pascal craft lively, pure wines with intense character and remarkable freshness, all offered at very affordable prices. The reds are sulfur-free and contain no additives, even at bottling. This approach is masterfully executed: after aeration, the wines remain clean and well-structured, with perfect, natural acidity.

Customer rating

2.6/5

based on 23 reviews

Review by Mr. LOIC C. Published on September 8, 2020

Tasted again in 2019 and then in 2020. The effervescence has faded, giving way to a well-balanced wine.