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Jean Macle produces wines from Château-Chalon, the smallest and most prestigious appellation in France's Jura region. The winery's flagship Château-Chalon, made from Savagnin, represents the apex of the region's oxidative winemaking tradition—a style that develops complex, mineral character through deliberate exposure to air during aging. The Côtes du Jura Ouillé, a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin, demonstrates the versatility of Jura's dual-grape approach, while the Macvin du Jura, a fortified wine combining Savagnin and Chardonnay, showcases the region's capacity for concentrated, age-worthy expressions. Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate have both assessed the winery's output, recognizing the technical precision required to craft wines in this demanding terroir. Jura's continental climate and limestone-clay soils create conditions where both white varieties thrive, yielding wines marked by high acidity, mineral intensity, and the distinctive yellow-wine character for which the region is known.
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