Domaine Rolet - Arbois Tradition Chardonnay Savagnin 2018
91/100
RVF
"A superb introduction to discovering the unique characteristics of Jura wines."
"The whites aged under veil are, as usual, perfect ambassadors of the distinctive Jura flavor. The Tradition cuvée (blending Chardonnay aged for four years in oak barrels, topped up, and Savagnin aged for four years in barrels under veil) offers roasted walnut notes, combining aromatic power, richness, and freshness." (Le Guide de la RVF 2026)
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Eye
Clear straw yellow color with silvery highlights
Nose
Delicate with hints of nuts (almond, green walnut)
Mouth
Lively attack, supple, lovely minerality, iodine notes, good length
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with Comtois specialties made with cream and sprinkled with morel mushrooms, a duo of sweetbreads and lobster, mature Comté cheese, or even more exotic dishes flavored with curry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
It is one of the largest estates in the Jura, with 65 hectares of vines spread across the Arbois, Côtes du Jura, and L'Étoile appellations. The range, which includes numerous cuvées of all types of wine (ouillés, sous voile, crémants, macvin, paille and jaune), with a majority of whites, was considered comprehensive but uneven, with some fine Gems the older vintages. The wines are now regaining a certain consistency in quality.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
The whites aged under a veil are, as usual, perfect ambassadors of the distinctive Jura flavor. The Tradition cuvée (blending Chardonnay aged for four years in oak barrels, topped up, and Savagnin aged for four years in barrels under a veil) offers roasted walnut notes, combining aromatic power, richness, and freshness.
About the estate:
The Arbois appellation owes much to the Rolet estate. While it has managed to maintain its own style over the years, combining classic winemaking rooted in Jura traditions with 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 spring 2018, the estate and its vineyard 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 show increased stylistic confidence and greater consistency, which we are delighted to see.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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