Rijckaert, Arbois Chardonnay, Jura

Country: France Region:  Jura

Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2022

Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Domaine Rijckaert

Description:
Domaine Rijckaert was founded by Jean Rijckaert in 1998. Jean spent the better part of that decade working as technical director for the noted Mâcon negociant Verget before deciding to start his own project. He amassed a collection of top-quality vines centered around the village of Viré totaling 4 hectares. Like few Burgundians before him, Jean had long looked east in admiration of the Jura’s wines.
The calcareous soils of Jura are perfect for Chardonnay, fermented and aged in French oak barrels of 6 – 10 years of age, lees contact but no bâtonnage.

Tasting Note: Bright and crisp notes of citrus, with refreshing hints of lemon and grapefruit, and its lively acidity is beautifully balanced by subtle undertones of ripe pear and green apple. 

Food Matches: Shellfish / Oysters / Mussels / Turkey