2020 Domaine Berthet-Bondet Côtes du Jura L’Acacia

WINEMAKER: Jean & Chantal Berthet-Bondet
REGION: Jura, FR
VARIETY: Savagnin
VITICULTURE: Organic

The Côtes du Jura L’Acacia is 100% Savagnin, this time from marl soils from the Triassic period. Grapes are hand harvested, pressed and fermented in stainless steel before 60% is moved to acacia barrels and 40% to oak barrels for 22 months maturation. This cuvee is full of white flowers and a slightly smoky, woody note. On the palate, the wine is round with spicy notes, delicate oak and good length. Absolutely delicious. Serve with seafood or white meat.

Domaine Berthet-Bondet was established in 1984 when Jean and Chantal Berthet-Bondet bought an old domaine that had not been producing for over 50 years, bringing with it 3 hectares of old vines. Previous to this, Jean had worked for a year with Domaine Macle, the leading producer in Château-Chalon, before deciding to make the town their home. The Berthet-Bondets also purchased an old priory house perched right at the back of the village, with spectacular views down over Château-Chalon and its vineyards. Here, Jean and Chantal built a small cuverie and extended the original underground cellars to include a well-ventilated cellar ideal for the production of sous-voile wines such as Château-Chalon.