“Naturé 2012 is much more expressive, refined, and floral, with a lovely liveliness. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2015 - RVF). A powerful Arbois with rich notes, reflecting its fine maturity, with plenty of minerality and spice, and a delicate hint of vanilla. A Savagnin in its purest form, with a personality defined by minerality, freshness, and a hint of smokiness... A remarkable wine!
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Eye
a clear, bright color with green and pale gold highlights
Nose
powerful, with rich notes reflecting its fine maturity, featuring plenty of minerality and spice, with a delicate hint of vanilla
Palate
Savagnin in its original form, with its character marked by minerality, freshness, and a hint of smokiness
Serve
at 13-14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
A wine to enjoy as an aperitif or at the start of a meal, paired with appetizers and shellfish...
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
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:
The 2012 Naturé Chardonnay is much more expressive, refined, and floral, with a lovely liveliness.
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
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHER B. Posted on September 30, 2015
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