Domaine Rolet : Expression du Terroir 2016

Characteristics and tasting advice for L'Expression du Terroir 2016 from Domaine Rolet

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a beautiful golden yellow hue.

Nose

The nose combines notes of dried fruits and nuts.

Palate
Round and fresh, the palate exhales aromas of fresh walnuts and fine spices.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature between 13 and 14°C.

Storage

Accessible today, this Jura wine can wait in cellars until around 2036.

Food and wine pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, this white wine ideally accompanies seafood, fish, snails, risotto or cold starters.

The concentration and liveliness of a wine from the Côtes du Jura

The property

Since 1942, the Domaine Rolet, located in Arbois in the heart of the Jura vineyard, perpetuates the family wine tradition by producing exceptional wines. Founded by Désiré Rolet, the estate was developed by his 4 children who expanded the vineyard and modernized the facilities. In 2018, two families passionate about wine and the Jura region took over the estate, marking a new stage in its history. 

The vineyard

Domaine Rolet extends over 65 hectares, of which 55 hectares are in production, spread over the 4 geographical appellations of the Jura: Côtes du Jura (Le Vernois, Lavigny), Château-Chalon, l’Étoile and Arbois (Arbois, Montigny les Arsures). Benefiting from a mosaic of exposures ranging from southeast to northwest, the vineyard ensures optimal ripening of the grapes and gives these Jura wines a great aromatic richness. The clay-limestone soils, blue marls and limestone scree bring minerality and complexity to the wines. The semi-continental climate, with cold winters and hot, dry summers, promotes the ripening of the grapes and allows for balanced and elegant wines. The estate practices sustainable agriculture, respectful of the environment and biodiversity. 

The wine

The cuvée "Expression du Terroir" from Domaine Rolet is a Côtes du Jura wine made from parcels on the slopes of Voiteur. Exposed to the full south, this terroir rests on soils composed mainly of gray marls but also of fine limestones rich in fossils.

Vinification and aging

Harvested and sorted by hand, the berries undergo aging under-veil in oak barrels for 4 years (savagnin) and 4 years in topped-up foudre (chardonnay).

Blend

Chardonnay
Savagnin.