93/100
Wine Enthusiast
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93/100
RVF
"A unique contribution from the Jura to the world of wine, this Vin Jaune has been aged under sail for four years. The resulting wine has a strong acid character, intense acidity, a concentration of old wood and extraordinary richness. The wine is ready to drink. (Wine Enthusiast 2021). A great Jura wine, for the discerning connoisseur!
Features
Estate
Domaine Rolet
Cuvée
Vin Jaune
Vintage
2012
Designation
Arbois
Region
Jura
Grape varieties
100% Savagnin
Terroirs
Blue and grey marl slopes of the Middle Jurassic Lias and Trias
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Breeding
6 years and 3 months under veil, without topping up, in oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Brilliant straw-yellow color
Nose
Powerful caramel and lightly woody aromas
Mouth
Clean attack with a generous mid-palate, good length
Serve
AT 16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with poultry, white meat or fish accompanied by a yellow wine cream sauce, exotic cuisine or as an aperitif with Comté cheese and walnuts...
Domain Rolet
Arbois
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
It is one of the largest domains in the Jura, with 65 hectares of vines spread over the Arbois, Côtes du Jura and L'Étoile appellations. The range, which includes numerous cuvées of all types of wine (ouillés, sous voile, crémants, macvin, paille and jaune), with a majority of whites, was reputed to be complete but uneven, with some fine nuggets in the older vintages. The wines have regained a certain unity of quality.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Domain rated (guide 2023) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the wine:
Golden, rich, Arbois-like, savory, smoky.
About the domain :
The Arbois appellation owes much to Domaine Rolet. Although over the years it has managed to preserve its own style, combining classic Jura craftsmanship with technical mastery, the domaine has not always achieved homogeneity across its range. Wines characterized by ageing under sail (in particular Arbois yellow wines) are the most consistently successful. In spring 2018, the estate and its vineyards were acquired by the Devillard family, well known for their Burgundy production, along with other shareholders. Under the aegis of Cédric Ducoté the latest vintages show increased stylistic assurance and more consistency, we are delighted.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
A unique contribution from the Jura to the world of wine, this Vin Jaune has been aged under sail for four years. The resulting wine has a strong acid character, intense acidity, a concentration of old wood and extraordinary richness. The wine is ready to drink.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.2/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. BERNARD R. Published on 08/02/2023
A very fine yellow wine which, compared with some Jura wines, doesn't "oil" at all. A marvel with a Comté and morel crust...
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE A. Published on 15/02/2024
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Note and review by M. SIMON C. Published on 28/12/2023
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Note and review by Mme MARNIE D. Published on 05/10/2022
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