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 different Chardonnay plots located between the villages of Arbois and Villette.
Terroir
Grey marl from Lower Bajocian Lias, with limestone scree on the steeper slopes.
In the vineyard
Key vine management includes precise soil work and respectful treatments to maintain biodiversity and vine 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, followed by 3 months in stainless steel vats.
Varietal
Savagnin : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
An intense, complex nose with notes of walnut, herbs, and warming spices (such as curry). On the palate, it is powerful, echoing the aromatic profile of the nose, with impressive length. The finish is vibrant and energetic a clear sign of this cuvée’s strong aging potential.
Visual appearance
Golden or straw-colored with clarity
At nose
Walnut, herbaceous and spicy notes (curry...).
On the palate
Powerful, expressive, with great depth and length. Lively and structured finish.
Food pairings
A wine perfectly suited to Bresse chicken with Comté cream and morels, or a spring risotto with clams, peas, and green asparagus. And of course a selection of cheeses from the Jura!