Chateau Chalon 62cl

Château Chalon 62cl is an iconic vin jaune from the Jura appellation, made from the Savagnin grape and aged for at least six years under the lees, offering aromas of walnuts and spices and a long finish.

General characteristics
Appellation: Château-Chalon AOC, Jura, France

Wine type: White wine, off-dry 

Grape variety: Savagnin 

Volume: 62cl (Clavelin bottle) 

Alcohol content: 14% ABV 

Sulfites: Present 

Vintage: Several available, often non-vintage for certain cuvées 
 

Terroir and viticulture
Region and soil: Jura, typical limestone and marl soils 

Climate: Continental with mountain influences 

Winemaking method: Oxidative aging in oak barrels for at least six years and three months, under a layer of lees that preserves the wine and slowly transforms it into vin jaune 

Viticulture: Traditional, conventional 

Aromatic profile and taste
Color: Light yellow to amber 

Nose: Typical notes of walnuts, dried fruits, quince, sometimes curry, with an elegant minerality 

Palate: Long finish, successful balance, spicy nuances and an airy finish 

Character: Unique in the world, a very long-aged wine that can last over a century 

Food pairings and tasting advice
Ideal serving temperature: 12-14°C 

Food and wine pairings: Foie gras, crayfish, poultry in morel sauce, Comté, Morbier, culinary pairings with sweet spices 

Tasting: Serve at room temperature, possibly opening two hours beforehand (decanting) to release all the aromas 

Particularities
Clavelin bottle: 62cl resulting from natural evaporation ("angel's share") over six years and three months of aging 

Rare wine: Considered one of the most prestigious white wines in the world, with an oxidative and highly evolving profile 

This technical sheet brings together all the essential information to know, taste and appreciate a Château Chalon 62cl in all its uniqueness.