The 2023 Chastel Samson J’Passe À L’Orange is not your typical white wine—it’s a bold, skin-contact orange wine made in a natural, low-intervention style that’s both daring and delicious. Translating cheekily as “I Switch to Orange,” this wine invites drinkers to explore something different and exciting.
Crafted from Rhône white varietals fermented on their skins, the wine develops a striking amber-orange hue and a complex aromatic profile. Expect aromas of dried apricot, candied orange peel, wild herbs, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it’s textured and layered, with flavors of marmalade, honeyed citrus, and dried flowers, carried by a fine tannic grip that makes it distinctively food-friendly.
Orange wines are rising stars in the natural wine world, and Chastel Samson’s 2023 J’Passe À L’Orange captures the style’s best traits while staying approachable. It’s a wine that will delight adventurous drinkers, pair beautifully with bold cuisines, and stand out on any wine list.
Tasting Notes
Amber-orange color. Aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, chamomile, and spice. Textured palate with citrus marmalade, herbal tea, and light tannic grip. Long, savory finish.
Perfect Pairings
Curry dishes, Moroccan tagine, aged cheeses, grilled octopus, charcuterie.
Vineyard & Terroir
Grapes grown on Rhône clay-limestone soils. Hand-harvested, fermented on skins with wild yeasts, minimal intervention, and no heavy oak.
Accolades
Praised by natural wine enthusiasts for authenticity and bold character.
Why We Like It
It’s adventurous, quirky, and full of life—the perfect entry point into the world of orange wines, made with Rhône flair.
