Overview
Arbois is the Jura's historic capital, producing everything from pale, peppery Poulsard to nutty sous voile Savagnin and crystalline Chardonnay. It is one of France's most food-friendly and stylistically varied appellations.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium copper-orange
- Nose
- Red currant, Sour cherry, Apple, Walnut and Curry leaf.
- Palate
- Jura's shape-shifter - pale reds, mineral Chardonnay and nutty Savagnin energy. Generally light-bodied, crisp acidity, soft tannins, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Light2/5
Tannins Soft2/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
SavagninChardonnayPoulsardTrousseauPinot Noir
Aromas And Notes
Red currantSour cherryAppleLemonWalnutCurry leafMushroomChalkHazelnutComte rindDried herbs
Terroir
Cool semi-continental - cold winters, warm summers, Alpine influence and marked vintage variation.
Grey marlBlue marlLimestoneClay
Food Pairings
ComteChicken with morelsTrout with almondsMushroom tart
Notable Producers
- Domaine Tissot, founded 1962 - Singulier Trousseau
- Domaine de la Tournelle, founded 1991 - Fleur de Savagnin
- Domaine Rolet, founded 1942 - Arbois Vin Jaune