Chateau Chalon

A tapestry of farms and vineyards unfurls from below the hilltop église st pierre which pokes its bell tower above a huddle of golden stone houses.

Chateau chalon. Only vin jaunes are entitled to the appelation château chalon ie all château chalons are vin jaunes but vin jaunes are also made in all three of the other jura aocs arbois côtes du jura and l etoile. Visit top rated must see attractions. The exposition in chateau chalon is perfectly south and south east and the soils are composed of limestone that has chipped away from the dramatic cliffs that surround the village. Priced in the top 20 for white wines from chateau chalon.

Overlooking the famous jura vineyards from its rocky mountain spur the picturesque village of château chalon is the perfect place for a stroll. The wines of château chalon are distinguished by an additional escutcheon at the base of the neck. The commune is perched on a cliff in the first fold of the jura mountains and commands a spectacular prospect. Only white wines from the savagnin grape made in the vin jaune yellow wine style can be made using this appellation.

A diverse array of wines are made by this producer including those from grapes chardonnay savagnin chardonnay eau de vie and vin de liqueur. Romanesque church dating from the 10th century beautiful wine growers houses and tremendous viewpoints offering an exceptional view of the vineyards can be observed along the walk. Château chalon is a commune in the jura department in franche comté in eastern france. However the château chalon wines are not explicitly labeled as vin jaune.

Tripadvisor has 1 274 reviews of chateau chalon hotels attractions and restaurants making it your best chateau chalon resource. Château chalon is an appellation d origine contrôlée for wines made in the jura wine region of france around the village of château chalon. Chateau chalon however can only make vin jaunes and these wines are by far the most renowned vin jaunes. See tripadvisor s 158 traveler reviews and photos of chateau chalon tourist attractions.

Over the past year the price has been trending upwards. Created in may 1936 it was one of the earliest officially introduced french appellations like arbois its neighbor. The medieval village château chalon is best visited for a taste of small town life washed down with sips of locally produced vin jaune gold coloured slowly fermented wine. Château chalon is an appellation which is regarded as the unofficial grand cru for the famous vin jaune yellow wine of the jura region of eastern france.

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