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Jongieux Rouge - Mondeuse Cuvée Matè

Bottle of Jongieux Rouge - Mondeuse Cuvée Matè, Domaine Chevallier Bernard - fruity, tannic, and spicy red wine from Savoie
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Jongieux Rouge - Mondeuse Cuvée Matè

🍇 Grape variety : Mondeuse

Sélection du Guide Hachette des Vins 2024 : 1 étoile - 2023 Sélection du Guide Hachette des Vins 2024 : 1 étoile (2023)

Rating

Cuvée Matè, Mondeuse aged in oak barrels. Complex and elegant, smooth tannins. Black fruit and vanilla aromas. An exceptional aging wine. - Wine consultant

4.5/5

Winemaking

Cuvée Matè pays tribute to François Bruisset, Antoine's great-great-grandfather, nicknamed 'Matè'. This Mondeuse aged in oak barrels is the most accomplished expression of the grape variety, combining power, elegance and complexity.

Tasting notes

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Couleur

Deep and intense red robe with garnet highlights, dense and concentrated.

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Nez

Complex and elegant nose, with aromas of black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), woody notes (vanilla, oak), spices and light smoky touches from oak aging.

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Bouche

Ample and velvety palate, with smooth and silky tannins, black fruit, vanilla and spice aromas. Long, complex and elegant finish.

Wine and food pairings

This exceptional wine pairs with Wild Boar Roast with Mondeuse and Polenta, Yennois Beef Carpaccio, elaborate braised dishes and hard aged cheeses.

Aging potential

This wine deserves 3 to 5 years of aging. It can age 5 to 10 years and reach its peak with time.

Description

Cuvée Matè is a tribute to François Bruisset, Antoine's great-great-grandfather, nicknamed "Matè" for his legendary strength. This exceptional wine comes from grapes harvested from plots planted in the 1970s by Francis Chevallier, Antoine's grandfather. It undergoes a long maturation in tank and then in oak barrels, following a traditional method that preserves the authenticity of the flavors.

The maturing process begins in the spring following the harvest, and the wine spends 10 to 12 months in oak barrels, followed by an additional 9 to 12 months in tank. No new barrels are used to avoid overpowering the wine and to preserve the typical character of the Mondeuse. The result is a fruity, spicy wine with subtle roasted notes, smooth tannins, and great elegance. If you are a Mondeuse fan, this cuvée will charm you with its finesse and unique identity.

Frequently asked questions

It pays tribute to François Bruisset, Antoine's great-great-grandfather, nicknamed "Matè" for his legendary strength. The grapes come from plots planted in the 1970s by Francis Chevallier, Antoine's grandfather.

The wine goes into barrels in the spring after the harvest and stays there for 10 to 12 months, then continues ageing for 9 to 12 months in vats. We use no new barrels, so that the oak does not overpower the character of the Mondeuse.

Barrel ageing brings softer tannins, notes of vanilla and toast, and a longer ageing potential than the classic Mondeuse.

It deserves 3 to 5 years of patience and can age for 5 to 10 years to reach its peak.

Roast meats, game, rich dishes in sauce, aged hard cheeses, or our Yenne-style beef carpaccio.