Marie-Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet
Marie-Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet works the limestone slopes of Côtes du Jura, where Savagnin—the region's signature white variety—thrives in cool continental conditions. The winery's Château-Chalon, made from Savagnin aged under flor in the traditional manner, achieves the oxidative complexity and mineral intensity that define this appellation's most prestigious expression. A second offering, Savagnin Ouillé Côtes du Jura, showcases the grape in a richer, more fruit-forward style. Both wines have drawn assessment from Wine Advocate and Decanter. Savagnin in Jura demands patience and precision—the grape's high acidity and phenolic structure reward extended aging, and the region's continental climate produces wines of distinctive character rather than immediate accessibility.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter