Domaine Rolet

Vin Jaune Arbois Savagnin

9.186 ratings
9.235 pro ratings
Arbois, Jura, France
Savagnin
Top Notes For
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

9.0

Medicinal, bitter, fascinating. Even with compte cheese, almonds, and olives, we couldn't crack the pairing code with this quirky white. Interesting, but I would personally prefer a Fino Sherry if I wanted this style.

Medicinal, bitter, fascinating. Even with compte cheese, almonds, and olives, we couldn't crack the pairing code with this quirky white. Interesting, but I would personally prefer a Fino Sherry if I wanted this style.

May 14th, 2017
Blaine Brown

Fabulous expression of Savagnin. Bitter almonds, orange pith, and milled grains

Fabulous expression of Savagnin. Bitter almonds, orange pith, and milled grains

Jan 4th, 2016
Molly Brooks

I'm the only person in this classroom that enjoys this. Which means I get to take the rest home. #VinJaune #Jura #Clavelin #Voile #funkytown #FrenchWineScholar

I'm the only person in this classroom that enjoys this. Which means I get to take the rest home. #VinJaune #Jura #Clavelin #Voile #funkytown #FrenchWineScholar

Oct 22nd, 2015
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.2

Very cool. Very oxidative, in a varnish-y kind of way (not a negative!)

Very cool. Very oxidative, in a varnish-y kind of way (not a negative!)

Feb 6th, 2015
Greg McGehee

Very cool, lots of raw almond and hazelnut on palate

Very cool, lots of raw almond and hazelnut on palate

Dec 18th, 2014
The Armchair Sommelier

Smells like sherry, tastes like Sherry, but not Sherry.

Smells like sherry, tastes like Sherry, but not Sherry.

Aug 4th, 2014
Lily Davis

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.8

Can keep for 100 years

Can keep for 100 years

Jul 9th, 2014
Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

9.6

Nopalize

Nopalize

Sep 13th, 2013
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.4

Vin Jaune: Messed up, but kind of in a good way.

Vin Jaune: Messed up, but kind of in a good way.

Aug 5th, 2013
Alex Pitts

Cellar Master Scholium Project

9.0

Rolet Pere et Fils is the Producer. Had this at Canlis last night. Delicious.

Rolet Pere et Fils is the Producer. Had this at Canlis last night. Delicious.

Jul 25th, 2013