Domaine Rolet : Vin Jaune 2016

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2016 Vin Jaune from Domaine Rolet

Tasting

Color
The color, a beautiful shade of yellow, is adorned with silver reflections

Nose
Elegant, the nose is seduced by its fragrances of fresh walnut.

Palate
The palate impresses with its refinement and its aromatic structure.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature around 16°C after uncorking the bottle two hours in advance.

Storage

This wine from Jura can wait in cellars until around 2036.

Food and wine pairings

This cuvée pairs ideally with a braised veal chop with morels, game, a tarte tatin or even a walnut tart.

A seductive Arbois wine of freshness and elegance

The property

Since 1942 the Domaine Rolet, located in Arbois in the heart of the Jura vineyard, perpetuates the family viticultural tradition by producing exceptional wines. Founded by Désiré Rolet, the estate was developed by his 4 children who expanded the vineyard and modernized the facilities. In 2018, two families passionate about wine and the Jura region took over the estate, marking a new stage in its history. 

The vineyard

The Domaine Rolet extends over 65 hectares, of which 55 hectares are in production, spread over the 4 geographical appellations of the Jura: Côtes du Jura (Le Vernois, Lavigny), Château-Chalon, l’Étoile and Arbois (Arbois, Montigny les Arsures). Benefiting from a mosaic of exposures ranging from southeast to northwest, the vineyard ensures optimal ripening of the grapes and gives these Jura wines a great aromatic richness. The clay-limestone soils, blue marls and limestone scree bring minerality and complexity to the wines. The semi-continental climate, with cold winters and hot, dry summers, promotes the ripening of the grapes and allows for balanced and elegant wines. The estate practices sustainable agriculture, respectful of the environment and biodiversity.  

The wine

This 2016 Vin Jaune from Domaine Rolet is an Arbois wine made from the "Chagnon" plot between Montigny and Les Arsures, whose vines are southwest facing.

Vinification and aging

Manual harvest and sorting.  Aging under veil for a minimum of 6 years and 3 months in oak barrels.

Grape variety

Savagnin.