Domaine Berthet-Bondet : Savagnier 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Domaine Berthet-Bondet Savagnier 2023

Tasting notes

Colour
Bright and limpid, this cuvée reveals a beautiful white hue typical of wines aged away from oxidation.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with enticing citrus notes, particularly lime, intertwined with exotic fruit aromas. Subtle floral touches weave together with a pronounced minerality and light saline nuances.

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

Food and wine pairing
This white wine pairs ideally with seafood, delicate fish or as an aperitif. It also goes wonderfully with dishes based on cream and mushrooms, smoked fish, as well as regional cheeses such as the famous Comté.

Service and storage
For an optimal tasting experience, it is recommended to serve the Côtes du Jura "Savagnier" 2023 at a temperature of 12°C. This cuvée can be enjoyed young, 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 around fifteen hectares. Today, Hélène Berthet-Bondet heads the family estate, upholding an environmentally respectful philosophy with organic certification obtained in 2013. The vineyard stands out for its mastery of both traditional and contemporary winemaking methods, offering cuvées of great authenticity.

The vineyard
The grapes used for this cuvée come from the Côtes du Jura appellation. The vines, averaging around twenty years of age, thrive on soils composed of Triassic marl. The estate favours rigorous manual work, suited to the steep slopes, and applies organic farming methods including controlled cover cropping to preserve biodiversity and soil health.

The vintage
After two particularly trying years for the region, 2023 in the Jura brought a genuine sense of relief. The growing cycle benefited from very favourable spring rains, allowing for optimal vine development. Despite some summer weather challenges, overall conditions resulted in a generous harvest, combining a good quantity with remarkable quality.

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

Grape variety
100% Savagnin