Domaine Rolet - L'Etoile | Arbois Chardonnay
White wine | France, JURA | 2019
We see a sparkling golden wine in the glass. Aromas of dried fruit, almonds, hazelnuts and a toasted touch. Full on the palate, but well balanced with refreshing acidity.
€21.82
18.03
excl. VAT
Specifications
Serving temperature
12-14°C
Year
2019
Type
White wine
Country
France
Vintage
2019
Storage (years)
+ 7-10
Volume
0.75
Grape & craft
Region
JURA
Grape varieties
Chardonnay (100%)
Viticulture
Traditional
Vinification
The name comes from the 5 hills that surround it and from the small fossilised stars, "Pentacrines", that can be found in its south-facing soil on the plot "En Novalet", in the village of Plainoiseau. The soils are mainly made up of grey Lias marl and covered with a light layer of silty scree. Manual harvesting and sorting. Fermentation and ageing for 12 months in oak barrels.
Flavour profile
Flavour profile
Complex met houttoets - medium (Wit)
Food pairing
Cold dish, Fish, Pasta - with seafood
About Dom. Rolet
The Rolet domain was established in the early 40s by Désiré Rolet. It is the second largest domain in the Jura region. This domain is 60 hectares and consists of three appellations: 36% Arbois, 21% Côtes du Jura and 43% L'étoile that contain five different grape varieties: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot noir. The vineyards of the Jura are on clayey slopes, covered with marl and gravel.
