Domaine Grand : Château-Chalon Vin Jaune 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Château-Chalon Vin Jaune 2017 from Domaine Grand

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a beautiful golden yellow hue with amber highlights, bright and clear.

Nose

The nose reveals great aromatic complexity, with characteristic notes of walnut and hazelnut. Added to this are aromas of dried fruits, sweet spices and subtle toasted touches that enhance the bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its breadth and roundness. The structure is powerful while retaining fine finesse and remarkable freshness. Walnut flavors dominate, accompanied by spicy notes and a delicate minerality. The finish stands out for its exceptional length and memorable persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This Château-Chalon pairs perfectly with aged Comté, white meats with cream and mushrooms, or crêpes. It also pairs very well with foie gras or fish-based dishes.

Serving and cellaring

The Château-Chalon Vin Jaune 2017 can be enjoyed now, but it also boasts exceptional aging potential until around 2035, or even beyond.

An exceptional Vin Jaune from Jura, an expression of a unique terroir

The estate

Founded in 1692, Domaine Grand is a family-owned estate located in Passenans in Jura. Now run by Emmanuel and Nathalie Grand, the estate spans 9.5 hectares following a restructuring in 2015 that favored quality over quantity. Certified organic since 2021, the estate was named "Winemaker of the Year" by the Guide Hachette in 2020. Emmanuel and Nathalie grow five grape varieties on parcels carefully selected for their outstanding terroirs.

The vineyard

This Château-Chalon comes from parcels located within the namesake appellation, one of the most prestigious and exclusive in Jura. The Savagnin vines are planted on grey marl soils, a preferred terroir for this grape variety. These limestone terroirs give the wine its hallmark minerality and aromatic complexity. The vineyard is farmed organically, with hand-harvesting and rigorous grape sorting.

The vintage

The 2017 vintage benefited from favorable conditions that allowed for optimal ripening of Savagnin. The grapes reached an excellent level of maturity, providing the balance needed to craft a great Vin Jaune.

Winemaking and aging

The Château-Chalon Vin Jaune 2017 was produced according to the traditional method specific to the appellation. After vinification, the wine was aged for at least six years and three months in oak barrels without topping up. During this period, a veil of yeasts naturally developed on the surface of the wine, giving it its distinctive walnut aromas and its remarkable aging capacity.

Grape variety

100% savagnin