Domaine Rolet - Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2018

Name: Domaine Rolet - Arbois Poulsard Old Vines 2018
Brand: Rolet Estate
Rating: 3.5 (18 reviews)

Arbois|Red wine

3.5/5 (18 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

89/100

Wine Enthusiast

88/100

RVF

poulsard

fruity

quail with cherries

“A cherry-red color and a delicate nose featuring notes of kirsch, morello cherry, sweet almond, and spices. The lively palate is dominated by fruit. It is pleasant, fresh, and well-balanced.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)

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Estate

Domaine Rolet

Vintage

Poulsard Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2018

Designation

Arbois

Region

Jura

Grape varieties

100% Poulsard

Terroirs

In the vineyards of Chagnon and Gaillard

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

In the tank

Livestock farming

12 months in the tank

Alcohol content

12.5%

Eye

A brilliant garnet-red color

Nose

Complex, with aromas of undergrowth and humus, developing into notes of sweet spices

Palate

Full-bodied with pronounced tannins

Serve

At 13-15°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Pairs perfectly with smoked meats, an aperitif, or a red fruit soup...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

It is one of the largest estates in the Jura, with 65 hectares of vineyards spread across the Arbois, Côtes du Jura, and L’Étoile appellations. The range, which includes numerous cuvées of all types of wines (ouillés, sous voile, crémants, macvin, paille, and jaune), with a majority of whites, was considered comprehensive but uneven, with some real Gems the older vintages. The wines have regained a certain consistency in quality.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

About the wine:

Cherry-red in color with a delicate nose featuring notes of kirsch, morello cherry, sweet almond, and spices. The lively palate is dominated by fruit. It is pleasant, fresh, and well-balanced.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 88/100

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

The Arbois appellation owes a great deal to the Rolet estate. While it has managed over the years to maintain a distinctive style—a blend of classic winemaking rooted in Jura traditions and technical expertise—the estate has not always achieved consistency across its entire range. The wines characterized by aging under a veil (particularly the yellow wines of Arbois) are the most consistently successful. In the spring of 2018, the estate and its vineyards were acquired by the Devillard family, well known for their Burgundy production, along with other shareholders. Under the leadership of Cédric Ducoté, the latest vintages demonstrate greater stylistic confidence and more consistency, which we are delighted to see.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated 89/100

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer rating

3.5/5

based on 18 reviews

Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN B. Posted on 11/11/2021

It may seem delicate and pleasant at first, but the aromas fade as it opens up. I thought the challenging Poulsard grape variety had improved over the past twenty years or so, but that’s not the case at all. And on top of that, it’s inexplicably expensive! It doesn’t even have enough structure to hold up well in a sauce...