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.
Location
Blend of plots from cooler zones with western exposure.
Terroir
Variable terroir. Limestone soils on slopes with varying degrees of stoniness.
In the vineyard
Key stages include careful soil work and sustainable treatments to preserve vine balance and expression.
Harvest
Manual harvesting.
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place in oak barrels after gentle pressing of the grapes.
Ageing
Aged on fine lees in oak barrels for 10 months, followed by 3 months in stainless steel vats.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
This wine shows a pale golden robe with green reflections. The nose is delicate and complex, offering citrus notes (grapefruit, orange zest), exotic fruits, white-fleshed fruits (peach), and floral touches (acacia, hawthorn, linden). A pronounced minerality runs through the palate, echoing these same flavors. Its lively acidity gives the wine excellent aging potential.
Visual appearance
Pale gold with green tints.
At nose
Citrus zest, exotic fruits, peach, floral and herbal notes.
On the palate
Rich, mineral, and expressive with vibrant acidity and fine length.
Food pairings
A perfect match for a warm courgette salad with feta, or with poultry and freshwater fish dishes.