91/100
Wine Enthusiast
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89/100
RVF
"A safe bet
"This oak-aged wine is rich in toast and white fruit, with a dense, mineral structure. The pronounced oak needs to integrate further to give a wine that is both rich and structured. Drink from 2022. (Wine Enthusiast 2021). An elegant, straightforward profile to enjoy on any occasion.
Features
Estate
Domaine Rolet
Cuvée
Chardonnay
Vintage
2018
Designation
Arbois
Region
Jura
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Vines planted at the top of the hillside in the locality known as "En Chagnon", backed by a limestone ledge composed mainly of fat gravel, revealing grey Lias marl.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Breeding
10 months in oak barrels, 30% of which are new
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, clear, silvery yellow colour
Nose
Aromas of white flowers and quince
Mouth
Lively attack with good tension, pleasant length with notes of dried fruit, honey and citrus peel.
Serve
AT 12-14°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with cold starters, quiche, grilled fish or shellfish...
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) 89/100
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:
Toasted, buttery, hearty but well worked.
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) 91/100
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This oak-aged wine is rich in toast and white fruit, with a dense, mineral structure. The pronounced woodiness needs to be further integrated to give a wine that is both rich and structured. Drink from 2022.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. SAULIUS K. Published on 29/07/2024
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Note and review by M. LAZZERINI M. Published on 31/01/2024
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