Vin Jaune L’Étoile

Characteristics

Grape variety: Savagnin
Vintage: 2015
Terroir: Clay-limestone
Appellation: AOC L’Etoile Vin Jaune
Alcohol level: 14,5° C
Capacity: 62 cl.

Winemaking

Aged for a minimum of 6 years and 3 months in 228-liter barrels after selective sorting of our best Savagnin barrels.
No topping-up or racking during the entire ageing period.
Creation of a yeast veil to protect the wine from oxidation and bring out all its powerful aromas.
During this prolonged ageing period, part of the wine evaporates, reducing the initial volume from 100cl to 62cl, hence the Clavelin bottle format.

Wine tasting

An intense yellow color with golden highlights, promising great intensity.
On the nose, this wine is very intense and complex, with a multitude of aromas, from nuts to spices, dried fruit or white-skinned fruit…
On the palate, these aromas become more intense. As on the nose, you’ll find aromas of nuts, spices, green apples and more…
This wine is characterized by its long finish, called caudalies.
Over the years, this wine will intensify both in color and aromatic profile, making it an excellent wine for laying down.

Food and wine pairing

Perfect with creamy poultry and fish, especially the famous poulet aux morilles.
Ideal with mushroom or morel crust, snails, crayfish or exotic dishes.
Its power is a marvelous match for even the strongest cheeses.
A wine for laying down.