The Jura vineyards date back to Celtic times. From the 8th century onwards, it was the Duke of Burgundy, Philippe le Hardi, who became the owner of most of the Arbois vineyards and contributed to the economic development of the region by promoting its wines throughout Europe and its royal courts.
Arbois, born from the Celtic "ar" and "bos" meaning "fertile land", is both a small medieval town and also the first French AOP recognised in 1936. It was here that the chemist Louis Pasteur conducted his experiments on alcoholic fermentation, and developed the pasteurisation process which he applied to wines to enable them to travel to England without any risk of deterioration.
- Nose: complex. Slightly creamy and toasted notes, perfumes of white flowers, yellow peaches, apricots, with a touch of wheat ear.
- Palate: tonic, lemony, with a nice tension.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2020 vintage
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2014 vintage as an indication.
- Nose: complex et toasted. Aromas of white flowers, almond, lemon, green apple and a hint of cardamom.
- Palate: supple and smooth juice. Perfect balance. Liquorice stick reminiscent finish.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2019 vintage.
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2019 vintage as an indication.
- Nose: powerful. Aromas of walnut, dried citrus peel and morel.
- Palate: elegant, rich and unctuous.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2014 vintage.
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2014 vintage as an indication.
Other available vintage:
- Nose: intense and delicately toasted. Notes of praline, almond, lemon and green apple.
- Palate: frank, tonic and lemony. Long aromatic persistence.
Tasting date: April 2023.
OUR OPINION: an incisive and tonic vintage, very energetic. Beautiful aromatic richness. It deserves to be kept for a while in the cellar.
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