Arbois Poulsard "Vielles Vignes", 2018, Domaine Rolet, 0,75 l
13,52 €
Poulsard is the traditional red variety of Jura. Translucent ruby red in colour with subtle aromas of red and black berries. Ripe cherry, plum, cranberry, raspberry, rose and violet, while offering notes of herbs, game and leather. It offers just the right amount of softness, freshness and tannins to make it smooth and pleasant.
Availability: 103 in stock
Poulsard is an old grape variety found only in the Jura region. The vineyards are planted in clay and gravel soil, are situated at an altitude of between 280 and 380 metres above sea level and are more than 50 years old.
Poulsard of a typical translucent ruby red colour. The flower is delicate, evoking aromas of red and black berries. Ripe cherry, plum, cranberry, raspberry, rose and violet are all present, while it offers notes of herbs, game and leather. Slightly smoky on the finish. The palate is balanced and refined, offering just the right amount of softness, freshness and tannins to keep it smooth.
| Weight | 1,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Region | Jura |
| Variety | 100 % poulsard |
| House | Domaine Rolet |
| Alcohol level | 13 % |
| Recommended temperature | 12-14 °C |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Ageing potential | 5-10 years |
| Wine style | Classic red wine |
| Yearbook | 2018 |
| Volume | 0,75 l |
| Vinification | Spontaneous fermentation with 15 days of maceration, 12 months of oak barrel ageing, 18 months of bottling in the cellar |
| Food matching | Poultry, pork, including oily fish |
| Colour | Ruby red |
Domaine Rolet is considered one of the leading wine houses in the Jura region of France. Their mission is to offer wines that reflect the richness of the terroir through unique wine varieties found only here. Thus, their varietal composition consists of white Savagnin (the prestigious variety used to produce the oxidative Vin Jaune) and Chardonnay (the most planted variety in the Jura), and among the reds, Trosseau, Poulsard and Blue Pinot. The estate is the fruit of the efforts of three families with a rich tradition of viticulture, catering and entrepreneurship; the Devillards (a Burgundian family of vignerons, 5th generation and owners of the Château de Chamirey in Mercurey, the Domaine des Perdrix in the Côte de Nuits, the Domaine de la Ferté in Givry and the Domaine de la Garenne in Mâconnais), the Flamberts (several generations of hoteliers) and the Dupuis (entrepreneurs). Domaine Rolet is famous for its red varietal wines, for which they have established themselves as true pioneers. This is one of the reasons why they are respected by connoisseurs, connoisseurs and renowned wine critics worldwide and at home. Respect earned through strict care of the vineyards, low vine pressure and harvesting of optimally ripe grapes. They currently cultivate 65 hectares of vineyards, of which 40 are located in Arbois, 23 in Côtes du Jura, 2.43 in the prestigious l'Etoile appellation and 32 acres in Château-Chalon. The vineyards are farmed according to low-intervention principles, and several of them are also undergoing organic certification. The average age of their vines is a respectable 45 years.
