wine still

Macle Château-Chalon Vin Jaune

Château-Chalon, France
The benchmark Vin Jaune; 6 years 3 months under voile; walnuts, roasted hazelnuts, curry leaf, dried chamomile, orange rind and a finish that lasts for minutes; needs 10+ years to open.
complement
The supreme Jura pairing; oxidative wine and aged Comté are mirror images of each other.
classic cheese
complement
The classic pairing; Vin Jaune's weight matches morel cream; walnut note echoes sauce.
classic main
complement
Curry leaf in wine mirrors garnish; oxidative weight suits rich bisque; walnut bridges.
established fish_course
bridge
Walnut-curry Vin Jaune bridges miso's fermented depth; both share oxidative umami character.
adventurous fish_course