Dom. Carlines (jura) En Beaumont 2022

Domaine des Carlines – Côtes du Jura 'En Beaumont' (Savagnin)

The "Grand Cru" Savagnin in Disguise

In 2026, 'En Beaumont' is one of the most intellectually stimulating wines from the Ligeron family. While it is technically labeled as Côtes du Jura, this is a bit of a legal technicality: the 0.5-hectare parcel is actually located within the prestigious Château-Chalon appellation boundaries.

The reason it isn't called Château-Chalon? It is made in the "ouillé" (topped-up) style. Unlike their Vin Jaune, which ages under a veil of yeast, En Beaumont is kept full in the barrel to prevent oxidation, resulting in a wine that is fresh, floral, and pure, yet possesses the massive mineral power of the Château-Chalon grey marl soils.

The Vibe

This is a 100% Savagnin cuvée from 40-year-old vines. In 2026, whether you are drinking the 2022 (ripe and solar) or the 2016 (evolved and complex), the wine is defined by its "dual personality": it has the aromatic lift of a high-altitude white wine but the structural "thews" and muscle of a world-class terroir.

The Nose

En Beaumont is famously aromatic, moving away from the typical "walnut" Jura profile toward something more crystalline:

• The Fruit: Deep notes of ripe apricot, yellow apple, and pineapple.

• The Spice: A distinct Savagnin "pepperiness" mixed with fenugreek and ground ginger.

• The Floral: In younger vintages (like 2022/2023), you’ll find honeysuckle and acacia.

The Taste

On the palate, this wine is dense, "sappy," and incredibly persistent.

• The Texture: It has a "glycerin" weight that coats the mouth, a result of the 12–18 months it spends in used Burgundy barrels.

• The Tension: It hits with a massive, vibrating acidity that Jura enthusiasts call "electric."

• The Finish: Intensely saline and stony. It leaves a dry, savory grip that reminds you of the grey marl and clay sedimentation of its origin.

📋 Product Specs (2026 Status)

Best Paired With:

• The "Perfect" Match: Roasted Pork with a mustard-cream sauce or buttery Lobster Risotto.

• The Jura Classic: Morbier or 24-month Comté; the wine’s salinity is a natural echo of the cheese's salt crystals.

• The Global Pair: Spicy Asian cuisine (especially Thai green curry) or Indian dishes featuring saffron and ginger.

• The Earthy Side: Seared scallops with a cauliflower purée.

Pro Tip: Because this is an ouillé Savagnin, people often serve it too cold. In 2026, treat it like a top-tier Meursault. Serve at 11–13°C. It is also a "tight" wine in its youth—if you're opening a 2022 or 2023, decant it for 30 minutes to let the apricot and ginger notes fully detach from the mineral structure.