Vin Jaune's 'baby brother'; made in the same way but developed in barrel for much less time.
Production
This wine starts life as L’Essen’ciel – 100% Savagnin fermented in oak which, as would be the case with a vin jaune, is then transferred to 228l barrels in the January after harvest and left undisturbed i.e. with no ‘ouillage’ (topping up). During this time, yeasts within the barrel create a ‘voile’, or veil, of yeast on the surface of the wine (similar to the flor produced when making sherry) which partially protects the wine from oxidation. Winemaker Damien Petit measures the extent of oxidation twice a year to monitor the devlopment of aromatics in the wine. He then allows the wine to age for up to 4 years (as opposed to the 6 years and 3 months required for vin jaune) before bottling.
Domaine Désiré Petit, Blanc Savagnin, AOP Arbois 2016 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
This is a complex wine with a bright golden colour which announces the power of the aromas of its terroir. With the scent of dried walnuts mixed with that of green apples, it is long lasting and harmonious on the palate.
Food match
In the Jura this wine would be matched with a comforting ‘Coq au Vin Jaune aux morilles’ (chicken cooked in a creamy sauce enriched with vin jaune and morels) or with local cheeses such as Comté, Morbier, Mont d’or, Bleu d’Auvergne). It would also go well with spiced dishes, especially creamy based curries.
Info
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ABV
14.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
JURA, FRANCE
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GRAPE
SAVAGNIN 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
DAMIEN PETIT
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APPELLATION
ARBOIS
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
The Jura region of eastern France is fast becoming one of the country's most exciting winemaking areas. It is here, in the commune of Grozon, that the domaine was established in 1932 by Désiré Petit who planted just under 1.5 hectares of vines on the Côte de Feule. Since then, the vineyard area has increased significantly to 27 hectares and the domaine is run by the third generation of the Petit family: Damien and Anne-Laure.
As well as making an outstanding example of the unique local Vin Jaune from the Savagnin grape, the domaine's other exciting white wines see different levels of oxidative ageing to ensure they offer something to suit your mood, whetever it might be. A bright and vibrant red Trousseau and a rich, floral Crémant du Jura round out the range.