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
Shallow calcareous clay-marl soils located on the slopes of the Roche de Vergisson.
In the vineyard
Key vineyard practices include responsible treatments and careful soil management to ensure healthy vines and expressive fruit.
Harvest
Manual harvesting.
Winemaking
Gentle pressing followed by fermentation in oak barrels.
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
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Pale yellow with golden reflections. The nose reveals aromas of white fruits (apple, pear), along with floral and mineral notes. On the palate, the wine is marked by great freshness and tension, vibrant acidity, and a long, elegant finish.
Visual appearance
Pale yellow with golden highlights.
At nose
White fruits, floral and mineral notes.
On the palate
Fresh and vibrant, with good acidity and a long, refined finish.
Food pairings
Perfect with seafood, grilled fish, poultry in sauce, and soft-ripened cheeses.