Rijckaert Arbois Savagnin 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rijckaert
Label Name:
 
Arbois Savagnin
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Arbois, Jura
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Savagnin
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
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Tasting Note
Dry, intensely aromatic Savagnin — citrus, ripe pear and mango with toasted nuts, brioche creaminess and saline minerality. Vibrant acidity and a savory, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Comté, roasted chicken or veal blanquette, asparagus tart, creamy mushroom risotto. Asian: sushi/ sashimi, miso-glazed fish, Thai green curry, Cantonese steamed fish, Korean banchan, aged soy-marinated dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; native-yeast fermentation with spontaneous malolactic; aged 10–15 months in used oak barrels and stainless vats; ouillé (topped-up) style, minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Rijckaert founded in 1998 by Jean Rijckaert; holdings in Mâcon and Arbois (Jura). Florent Rouve now runs the estate; organic practices and low-intervention winemaking.