Domaine Rolet, L'Etoile Chardonnay 2022
The Wine
A topped-up wine, so no oxidation. Flint and ocean spray on the nose. Green and yellow apples burst from the glass, the freshness of Spring flowers, with vibrant acidity as well as a slightly moreish roundness and some dried fruits. A subtle hazelnut character finishes the palate with textural layers of salted nuts and some spice. The wine is aged in large oak barrels
The term "Etoile" refers to the tiny fossils found in those vineyards, which has the star shape.
In conversion to organics.
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Arbois, Jura
Extra - Cork
Year - 2022
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!
