2018 Domaine Jean Macle Côtes du Jura Chardonnay, Jura, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
Produced from Chardonnay grown on the limestone and marl soils surrounding Château-Chalon, this wine is crafted in the traditional Jura style that has made Domaine Jean Macle legendary. A portion of the wine is aged sous voile (under a veil of yeast), contributing the distinctive nutty, savory, and spice-driven character associated with the region’s most celebrated whites. The 2018 vintage combines richness and structure with freshness and precision, creating a wine capable of evolving beautifully for many years.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine Jean Macle is one of the Jura’s most iconic estates, revered for its traditional approach to winemaking and its benchmark expressions of Chardonnay and Vin Jaune. Based in the village of Château-Chalon, the domaine has been family-owned for generations and is now led by Laurent Macle. Through meticulous vineyard work and patient aging, Domaine Jean Macle produces wines that capture the unique identity of Jura’s limestone-rich terroirs and stand among the region’s finest examples.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Produced from Chardonnay grown on the limestone and marl soils surrounding Château-Chalon, this wine is crafted in the traditional Jura style that has made Domaine Jean Macle legendary. A portion of the wine is aged sous voile (under a veil of yeast), contributing the distinctive nutty, savory, and spice-driven character associated with the region’s most celebrated whites. The 2018 vintage combines richness and structure with freshness and precision, creating a wine capable of evolving beautifully for many years.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine Jean Macle is one of the Jura’s most iconic estates, revered for its traditional approach to winemaking and its benchmark expressions of Chardonnay and Vin Jaune. Based in the village of Château-Chalon, the domaine has been family-owned for generations and is now led by Laurent Macle. Through meticulous vineyard work and patient aging, Domaine Jean Macle produces wines that capture the unique identity of Jura’s limestone-rich terroirs and stand among the region’s finest examples.
