Presentation
Former winemaker of the Verget house, Jean Rijckaert founded his own estate in 1998, in Leynes, south of the Mâconnais. The vineyard extends over 9.5 hectares, spread between Viré-Clessé, Mâcon-Lugny, and Saint-Véran in Burgundy, and Côtes du Jura and Arbois in Jura. The estate favors sustainable agriculture, respecting the authenticity of the terroirs. The whites of the Mâconnais are mineral and of great purity, while those of Jura, aged in barrels, offer beautiful aromatic complexity and remarkable typicity. What distinguishes us: mastery of Chardonnay in two different regions, offering a varied aromatic palette and a unique style.
Terroir
Diverse clay-limestone soils, primarily red clays and hard limestone fragments (“chailles”).
In the vineyard
Careful soil work and respectful vine management at key stages to support balanced growth and biodiversity.
Harvest
Manual harvesting.
Winemaking
Gentle pressing followed by vinification in oak barrels.
Ageing
Aged on fine lees in oak barrels for 10 months, then matured in stainless steel vats for an additional 3 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
A charming wine with a fresh, inviting nose of white fruits and a hint of floral notes. On the palate, it strikes a fine balance between finesse and indulgence light yet flavorful, with a harmonious texture and pleasing length.
Visual appearance
Pale gold and clear.
At nose
Fresh white fruits, floral hint.
On the palate
Elegant, balanced, with a subtle combination of delicacy and richness.
Food pairings
Elegant, balanced, with a subtle combination of delicacy and richness.