Rolet Arbois Trousseau '21

Désiré Rolet began making wine in the Jura in 1942. In 1958, his four children took over from their father, and their success allowed them to acquire prime old vine vineyards in the appellations of Arbois, Côtes du Jura, Étoile, and Château-Chalon. Since June 2018, the Devillard family, also winegrowers in Burgundy, along with the Flambert and Dupuis families, have acquired the Rolet estate. Under the guidance of the winemaker Cédric Ducoté, the wines show the same spirit as those of the Rolet family, authentically reflecting the Jura region. The estate vinifies only the grapes grown from their vineyards using sustainable and organic viticulture methods.
 
This bottling was made of 100% Trousseau from 40-plus-year-old vines grown in clay and gravel soils at an altitude of 280 to 380 meters. The grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented using native yeasts. The wine was then aged for nine months, half in barrel and half in stainless steel vats.
 
On the nose, the Rolet Trousseau shows delicate aromas of wild strawberry, redcurrant, dried herbs, and earthy spice. Medium-bodied, with gentle tannins and refreshing acidity, this is an elegant expression of Trousseau rather than a more rustic one. Pair it with a range of foods, from wild mushrooms and salmon to roasted chicken or duck.