Domaine Rolet - Arbois Tradition Chardonnay Savagnin 2018
91/100
RVF
“A wonderful introduction to the distinctive character of Jura wines”
“As always, the whites aged under a veil stand out as the perfect ambassadors of the Jura’s ‘distinctive flavor.’ Toasted nuts for the Tradition cuvée (a blend of Chardonnay aged for four years in large oak casks, topped up with wine, and Savagnin aged for four years in barrels under a veil), which combines aromatic power, richness, and fresh vitality” (The RVF Guide 2026)
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Eye
A clear, straw-yellow color with silvery highlights
Nose
Delicate, with notes of nuts (almond, green walnut)
Palate
Bright, lively attack; supple; lovely minerality; iodine notes; good length
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2028+
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with Comtoise specialties made with cream and sprinkled with morels, a combination of sweetbreads and lobster, aged Comté cheese, or even more exotic dishes flavored with curry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly 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 vineyards 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 older vintages. The wines have regained 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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
As always, the whites aged under a veil of yeast stand out as the perfect ambassadors of the Jura’s “distinctive flavor profile.” The Tradition cuvée (a blend of Chardonnay aged for four years in large oak casks and topped up with wine, and Savagnin aged for four years in barrels under a veil of yeast) features notes of toasted nuts, combining aromatic intensity, full-bodied richness, and a fresh, lively finish.
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 show greater stylistic confidence and more consistency, which we are delighted to see.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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