Domaine Rolet Cotes du Jura Savagnin 2016
The Wine
- Parcels located in the little town of Vrihou on the slopes of Voiteur
- South facing
- Grey marl terroir with some limestone
- Indigenous yeast
- Fermented and aged in older barrel for 5 years under the veil
The Côtes du Jura Savagnin undergoes a five-year aging under flor, resulting in a notable oxidative profile, akin to a young Vin Jaune. Despite this, it retains remarkable acidity and freshness. It is likely our preferred wine from Rolet!
In conversion to organics.
The Details
Variety - Savagnin
Country - France
Region - Jura
Sub Region - Arbois
Extra - Cork
Year - 2016
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
I would have thought 1942 would’ve been an interesting time to start a winemaking venture in Jura… but for Monsieur Desiré Rolet the timing was perfect! The vinous journey he started has morphed into an an institution. In 1958 his four children joined the Domaine, subsequently expanding their holdings through the purchase of old vineyards across Arbois and Cotes du Jura. Rolet grow Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir.
The Domaine follows an organic path and uses ploughing extensively. Soils are quite varied and complex. The Domaine matches plantings to soils types - here the Trousseau is from the plot "en Levrin" that’s located north of Montigny-les-Arsures. Here the vines grow in the gray marl soils of the Lias (marine limestones, shales, marls and clays). In 2018 Cedric Ducote took over the reins, and has since doubled down on their organic pursuits.
This is a great source of wine that faithfully represents the terroir and ethos of the Jura!
