these large format vessels now seven years old
it will marry better with more mature or marinated rich meat (wild boar
fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured ouillé in neutral oak for 18 months
They have slowly added to it and planted new vines but it is still tiny
by the legendary Max Schubert
Damien Courbet Vin Jaune Château-Chalon‘ Sous Roche’ 2016 Variety_Melon Blanc these large format vessels nowFrom old Savagnin vines planted beneath the limestone cliffs of Chteau Chalon. Floral and exceptionally pure, opening with fresh walnut, dried citrus, vanilla, gentle spice and a faint savoury nuttiness. Concentrated but remarkably graceful, with an airy texture, fine acidity and a long, saline, limestone driven finish. A more delicate and polished expression of Vin Jaune, balancing oxidative complexity with freshness and finesse. This an a block of