Domaine Rolet : Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2023

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2023 from Domaine Rolet

Tasting

Color
Beautiful cherry-red color.

Nose
The nose reveals fruity aromas (tangy small berries, redcurrant, raspberry) alongside toasty notes.

Palate
A supple attack leads into a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins supported by delicious fruity aromas (strawberry, wild cherry).

Serving and cellaring

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C. As this wine is slightly pétillant when opened, opening it ahead of time is recommended. Due to light filtration, this cuvée may show slight haze to the eye, without affecting its quality. This Jura wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2027-2032.

Food and wine pairings

This cuvée pairs ideally with smoked charcuterie, a Morteau sausage en papillote with shallots, a pike quenelle, or cocotte-style eggs.

A red Arbois wine marked by balance and aromatic richness

The estate

Since 1942, Domaine Rolet, located in Arbois at the heart of the Jura vineyard, has carried on the family winemaking tradition by producing exceptional wines. Founded by Désiré Rolet, the estate was developed by his four 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 chapter in its history. 

The vineyard

Domaine Rolet covers 65 hectares, including 55 hectares in production, spread across 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 grape ripening and gives these Jura wines great aromatic richness. 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 grape ripening and makes it possible to obtain balanced, elegant wines. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, respectful of the environment and biodiversity. 

The wine

Poulsard Vieilles Vignes is a red Arbois wine made from vineyards located in Montigny-les-Arsures, on the «Chagnon» and «Gaillard» parcels on the lower slopes, composed of clay silts overlying Lias marls.

Winemaking and aging

Manual harvesting and sorting. Fully destemmed. Maceration and fermentation for 15 days in tank. Vinification with native yeasts. Aged in tank for 12 months.

Grape variety

Poulsard (100%).