Rijckaert
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Rijckaert 2010 Vignes des Voises Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay (Côtes du Jura)
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Straw gold in color, this smooth, creamy Chardonnay is ripe with melon and green-plum fruits touched with toast and spice. There’s an intensely juicy character here, balaned by great acidity and a final, concentrated ripeness.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Rijckaert 2010 En Paradis Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay (Arbois)
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En Paradis—“in paradise”—refers to a vineyard owned by Régine and Jean Rijckaert. The wine is deliciously and very lightly oxidized, showing a great line of tangy, juicy green and white fruits which are overlaid by pineapple acidity. It has fine concentration and a so-refreshing lemon-zest aftertaste.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Rijckaert 2010 Les Sarres Chardonnay (Côtes du Jura)
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With its layers of toast and ripe green and yellow fruits, this is both a warm and a structured wine. It has richness and a hint of vanilla, and the most tangy orange zest. The acidity at the end is intense but very refreshing. Age for at least four years.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Rijckaert 2010 En Chante-Merle Chardonnay (Arbois)
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Tropical fruits dominate this intensely fruity, perfumed wine with loads of tangy pineapple, mango and kiwi-fruit. Bright acidity, an orange zest texture and a light touch of toast add a sense of structure.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Rijckaert 2003 Les Sarres Chardonnay (Côtes du Jura)
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For all the bashing Chardonnay takes among wine enthusiasts, when well made it is still among the food-friendliest of wines. This lovely version from France's Jura boasts understated oak, ripe pear and apple fruit and an elegant minerality that sets it apart from the crowd. Pair it with virtually any seafood dish, or with white meats, including chicken, veal and…
— J.C.
(8/1/2005)
Rijckaert 2010 Chardonnay (Arbois)
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This is a soft and rounded wine that’s ripe with apricot and pear flavors. Intense acidity highlights the concentration and richness on the paate, and there’s a mountain coolness in the aftertaste.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
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