Domaine Rolet Cotes du Jura Vin Jaune 2011 375ml
The Wine
Jura is known for these rare wines called "Vin Jaune" made of 100% Savagnin grape variety. The wine is left in barrels for 60 months minimum, the wine is aged under flor which we call in french 'sous-voile'. These wines are hard to make therefor, in a smaller bottle (620ml) and are usually enjoyed with winter dishes ; veal in a rich creamy morel sauce, or the local Jura cheese 'Comté'.
The Details
Variety -Savagnin
Country - France
Region - Jura
Sub Region - Arbois
Extra - Cork
Year - 2011
Volume - 375ml
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!
