DOMAINE ROLET - JURA
ORGANIC CONVERTION
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NV AOC Cremant du Jura Blanc Brut
2020 AOC L'Etoile Blanc, Chardonnay
2017 AOC Cotes du Jura Blanc, Chardonnay
2022 AOC Arbois Blanc, Savagnin Ouillé
2015 AOC Arbois Blanc Tradition
2017 AOC Arbois Rouge, Trousseau
2022 AOC Arbois Rouge, Poulsard
2015 AOC Arbois Vin Jaune
2000 AOC Arbois Vin Jaune
1983 AOC Arbois Vin Jaune
2011 AOC Cotes du Jura Vin Jaune
2015 AOC Arbois Vin de Paille
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Domaine Rolet was founded in 1942 by Désiré Rolet. His four children took over operations in 1958, with Bernard and Guy taking charge of the vines and vinification, and Pierre and Eliane running marketing. Over the years, the domain has acquired prime old vines across Arbois, Côtes-du-Jura and L’Étoile appellations and now spans 65 hectares.
The domaine has always farmed sustainably and are in the process of converting to organic certification. All the grapes are harvested by hand which is difficult work among the steep slopes. No synthetic chemicals are used and the soils are constantly ploughed.
Five main grape varieties are used in the region. Poulsard is a red grape that accounts for one-fifth of the region's plantings, while Trousseau requires high levels of sunshine to mature and hence covers only the warmest 5% of Jura's vineyards. White Savagnin, also known locally as naturé, is used in all of the region's appellations and is the grape behind those delicious vins jaune. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the two imports to the region, with the latter known locally as Melon d’Arbois and now comprising 50% of total plantings.