Rijckaert Arbois En Paradis Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rijckaert
Label Name:
 
Arbois En Paradis Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Jura (Arbois)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino user average ~4. 1/5; listed by retailers (Vinmonopolet, Watsons, Athenaeum)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and white‑flower aromas with hazelnut and light walnut notes; taut lemony acidity, pronounced minerality and saline finish. Medium‑full body with a fresh, precise palate.

Food Pairing
Western: buttered trout with almonds, grilled shellfish, asparagus risotto, Comté and aged cheeses. Asian: tandoori or spice‑rubbed salmon, miso‑glazed cod, sushi/sashimi, mild coconut‑based Thai fish curry.

Production Method
Old‑vine Chardonnay from cool marlstone soils; fermented and matured ~10 months in oak barrels (mostly 3–4 year old) to preserve tension and minerality.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Rijckaert (est. 1998 by Jean Rijckaert) farms vineyards in Mâconnais and Arbois; winemaking in Villette‑lès‑Arbois focusing on Jura varietals like Chardonnay and Savagnin.