2012 Vin Jaune Chateau Chalon
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There is always an extra degree of finesse in the wines from Château Chalon, and the 2012 Château Chalon is more closed and austere, with some citrus bitterness, great freshness and finesse. It's detailed and nuanced, with a clearly salty finish. This feels light but super intense and deep. This is a concentrated vintage with very high acidity, and the yields in Savagnin make a big, big difference. This is like a ballet dancer—it feels light on its feet, but it's very powerful. 1,400 bottles produced.
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About the producer
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot is one of the largest and best wine producers in the Jura. Their wide range of cuvées – from ouillé single-vineyard Chardonnays and Crémant du Jura to their more traditional Vin Jaune – is among the region’s finest.