Jean Macle
Jean Macle Côtes du Jura
4.6
Expert Rating
4.1
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Jean Macle Côtes du Jura is a savory bone-dry white wine from the Jura region in France. The wine is composed mostly of Chardonnay with a small proportion of the local Savagnin variety. The vines are planted on limestone soils that gives the wine its characteristic minerality. The grapes are hand-picked, pressed and fermented to dryness before undergoing a period of around 3 years of maturation in small oak barrels without any topping. During this time, the wine develops a veil of flor (yeast) which produces flavors of nuts and faded white flowers typical of the style.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Jean Macle Côtes du Jura has a medium golden appearance on pouring.On the nose, the wine is powerful and intense, offering a wide array aromas of candied fruits, along with hints of nuts and floral notes. The palate is bone-dry, with mouth-watering acidity that brings freshness and balance. It showcases flavors of green apples and zesty citrus fruits. These fruit notes play a supporting role to the cornucopia of savory flavors of hazelnuts, cheese rind and chamomile. The wine also displays a pleasant minerality, that lingers on the persistent finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2042
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Savagnin
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Jean Macle
Region: Jura
Jura is a small wine region in eastern France, with a unique terroir and a long history of winemaking. Jura is bordered by Switzerland and the Rhône-Alpes region. It is known for its distinctive white wines, made from the local Savagnin grape, as well as its reds and rosés.
Jura has been producing wine since the Roman era, and its winemaking tradition has been passed down through the generations. In the Middle Ages, the region was known for its sweet wines, which were popular throughout Europe. In the 19th century, the region began to focus on dry wines, and the local Savagnin grape became the main variety used.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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