Domaine Berthet-Bondet : Savagnier 2023

Tasting Notes and Characteristics of Domaine Berthet-Bondet's Savagnier 2023

Tasting

Appearance
Bright and clear, this cuvée reveals a lovely white hue typical of wines aged sheltered from oxidation.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with enticing citrus notes, particularly lime, blended with exotic fruit fragrances. Subtle floral touches intertwine with a pronounced minerality and gentle saline nuances.

Palate
The palate delivers a wonderfully fresh attack, carried by a vibrant acidity characteristic of the grape variety. The structure proves both elegant and crystalline, unveiling fruity flavours that balance perfectly with a beautiful mineral tension and a saline finish.

Food and wine pairings
This white wine pairs ideally with seafood, delicate fish or as an aperitif. It also matches wonderfully with cream and mushroom-based dishes, smoked fish, as well as regional cheeses such as the famous Comté.

Serving and cellaring
For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve the Côtes du Jura "Savagnier" 2023 at a temperature of 12°C. This cuvée can be enjoyed in its youth but also has ageing potential, allowing it to be kept until around 2028.

The pure, mineral expression of a great white wine from the Jura

The estate
Founded in 1984 by agronomy enthusiasts, Domaine Berthet-Bondet has established itself as an essential reference in the Jura. Located in the picturesque village of Château-Chalon, in France, the estate spans some fifteen hectares. Today, Hélène Berthet-Bondet leads the family domaine, upholding an environmentally respectful philosophy with organic farming certification obtained in 2013. The estate stands out for its mastery of both traditional and contemporary vinifications, producing cuvées of remarkable authenticity.

The vineyard
The grapes for this cuvée come from the Côtes du Jura appellation. The vines, averaging around twenty years of age, thrive on terroirs composed of Triassic marls. The estate favours meticulous manual work, adapted to the steep slopes, and applies organic growing methods including controlled grass cover to preserve biodiversity and soil health.

The vintage
After two particularly challenging years for the region, 2023 in the Jura brought genuine relief. The growing cycle benefited from very favourable spring rains, allowing optimal development of the vines. Despite a few climatic challenges during the summer, the overall conditions produced a generous harvest, combining a fine quantity with remarkable quality.

Winemaking and ageing
The Côtes du Jura "Savagnier" 2023 grapes are harvested by hand. In the cellar, the whole bunches are pressed before fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts, rigorously monitored using a pied de cuve. Ageing then takes place over ten months in stainless steel tanks. This technical choice, sheltered from oxygen, preserves all the freshness and brilliance of the fruit without any woody or oxidative influence.

Grape variety
100% Savagnin