Rijckaert Arbois Grand Elevage Savagnin 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rijckaert
Label Name:
 
Arbois Grand Elevage Savagnin
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Arbois, Jura
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Savagnin
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 90 pts (R. Voss, tasting dated 11/01/2023). Vinous review ~90 for recent vintages. Vivino community avg ~4. 1/5. Bettane & Desseauve scored 91/100 for neighboring vintages

Tasting Note
Ripe yellow apple and citrus (bergamot), white flowers, almond and subtle bready/yeasty notes; saline minerality, medium‑full body and a long, slightly bitter finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Comté and other mature cheeses, roasted veal or chicken, pâté en croûte, charcuterie. Asian: miso-glazed cod, soy-ginger pork, grilled eel (unagi), richer sushi (seared fish) and mushroom-based dishes (shiitake).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Savagnin fermented with indigenous yeasts; portion fermented/aged in oak, long élevage (c.18–26 months) on lees in old barrels with minimal bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Jean Rijckaert (1998); estate farms c.5 ha in the Jura (Arbois) with organic/low-input practices; Florent Rouve manages winemaking from the Villette‑les‑Arbois cellar.