The Vin Jaune is the flagship of the Jura wine region, the Chateau-Chalon (a designation of origin, not a winery!) is considered the best of these yellow wines. Aromatically it is reminiscent of dry sherry, but is much fresher and has a lower alcohol content because it is not fortified. Vin Jaune can effortlessly last for decades.
The 2014 Château-Chalon from Domaine Berthet-Bondet is the estate's second vintage to be certified organic. It is one of the best wines of the AOC, in Parker's Wine Advocate 96/100 points have been awarded for previous vintages, as is currently the case with the Decanter for the 2014 vintage. This wine matures for 6 years under a yeast flor in the barrel before it is the sale comes. A service life of 50+ years is not an issue if stored properly.
Thierry Meyer from Decanter magazine awarded the 2014 Berthet-Bondet Vin Jaune a score of 96/100. Quote: "The wine screams Jura, with a nice intensity on the nose and pronounced toastiness, as well as distinctively nutty notes with sourdough and salt. Powerful and lingering, it shows greater complexity from aging, and unfurls on the palate for moments after sipping."
