Benoît Badoz - Côtes du Jura - Vin Jaune - White - 2017

Wine:

Bottled in January and tasted in preview by the Selection Committee, the 2017 white Côtes du Jura Vin Jaune comes from a frost-hit year that significantly reduced yields. This makes it a collector's item on several levels, as Vin Jaune production is limited, representing only about 4% of Jura's output. The 2017 vintage is a true rarity, with just 37 barrels produced, delivering a powerful wine that benefits from generous decanting. Its concentrated aromas are bold yet display a balanced oxidation, contrasting with an elegant finesse. The iconic "goût de jaune" feels timeless, revealing notes of walnuts and dried porcini mushrooms, leading into a palate remarkable for its breadth and strength. Potential for 30 years or more... Rated 96/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, indigenous yeasts, aged for 6 years in oak barrels in dry cellars (centuries-old cellars with basements and natural stones).
Bottled on January 09, 2024.

Domaine in conversion to organic farming in 2019.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Powerful aromatics, notes of walnut and dried porcini, underlined by contrasting oxidation.

Palate:

Concentrated and powerful, this cuvée has an infinite ageing potential, releasing a wine that is both full-bodied and delicate. Superb!

Temperature:

Decant an hour before serving, between 18 and 20°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Comté du Jura affiné, endives au Comté gratin, poularde aux morilles, mushroom croustade, American-style lobster.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2050, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Benoît Badoz is a master at preserving the proud traditions of the Franche-Comté region. With a Burgundy-inspired approach to vineyard plots, he honors the unique character of the Jura terroirs, crafting biodynamic wines that are always full of flavor, particularly his oxidative wines.

A gem for culinary pairings, vin jaune is virtually unmatched, with a legendary aging potential that is said to last forever.