2018 Cotes du Jura
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The Traditional 2018 Côtes du Jura was produced with 80% Chardonnay and 20% Savagnin, both with a veil of flor. The two varieties fermented and aged separately in barrels and were blended at the end of the élevage. I tasted this wine last year, and since then, it has gained in balance and elegance and feels more polished and subtler, and it's round and sleek.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous
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The 2018 Côtes du Jura is a powerful rendition of this cuvée, registering at 14.8% alcohol. It blends the usual 80% Chardonnay and 20% Savagnin and reflects the intensity of the warm growing season in its ample weight. Even so, there is plenty of laser-like acidity woven through the wine, bringing balancing freshness. The 2018 finishes with a deliciously nutty note, making this a notably hedonistic Macle that packs a solid punch. (Lot 9)