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
Commune of Buvilly.
Terroir
The vines grow on grey marl soils rich in gryphaea fossils, with full east-facing exposure.
In the vineyard
Key stages for the vine include careful treatments and thoughtful soil management to support vineyard health
Harvest
Harvesting is done manually.
Winemaking
Vinification takes place in oak barrels after gentle pressing of the grapes.
Ageing
Aged on fine lees in oak barrels for 10 months, then matured in vats for an additional 3 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Brilliant gold in color. Aromas of citrus and stone fruits combine with intense notes of roasted dried fruits. On the palate, the wine is bright, energetic, and broad, with pure, radiant fruit. Supported by vibrant acidity, this cuvée offers both texture and freshness, finishing with a beautifully spiced length.
Taste profile
Vins blancs frais
Visual appearance
Brilliant gold.
At nose
Citrus, yellow fruits, roasted dried fruit.
On the palate
Ample and lively, with crystalline fruit, fresh acidity, and a spicy, persistent finish.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with almond-crusted trout, spiced wild salmon, or a traditional Alsatian flammekueche. And of course a platter of Jura cheeses!