Domaine Rolet - Côtes du Jura Tradition (Chardonnay Savagnin) 2018
91/100
RVF
“A fine expression of the Côtes du Jura”
A very refined and elegant Côte du Jura, crafted from a blend of Savagnin and Chardonnay aged in an unconventional manner. It is aged under a veil for three years, with the Savagnin in oak barrels and the Chardonnay in topped-up large casks. A duo that strikes a harmonious balance between roundness and freshness, combining notes of dried and nutty fruits complemented by subtle hints of fine spices. An expressive cuvée that will continue to improve for up to 25 years.
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Spicy, full-bodied, with aromas of dried fruit and nuts
Palate
Round and fresh, with intense notes of fresh nuts and subtle spices, good length, and pleasant acidity
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2043
Food and wine pairings
Pair it with Comtois cuisine featuring cream and mushrooms, spicy dishes, or Comté cheese aged 18 months or longer...
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 (2024 guide) 91/100 (2016 vintage)
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
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. YVAN M. Posted on March 7, 2026
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Review by Mr. JEAN GUY M. Posted on September 3, 2025
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