ARBOIS ROSÉ 2022
CORALIE
Grape Varieties
This Cuvée Coralie is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes.
Planted since the 15th century in the Jura on gravelly soils, this variety is often the first to reach maturity in the vineyard. It now accounts for around a third of the total grape varieties planted in our vineyards.
Tasting notes
On the nose, aromas of red fruit dominate, with a hint of citrus. On the palate, the attack is frank but not aggressive. The aromas are reminiscent of those on the nose: Morello cherry, strawberry and redcurrant. A pleasant, tasty wine, it is light on the palate and fresh on the palate.
Food and wine paring
Delicious with cold meats and cured meats, smoked meats (mountain ham), barbecues, grilled meats, mixed salads or pizza. Try it with more exotic dishes such as chicken curry or sweet and sour fried fish.
Serving suggestions
Serve chilled, between 6 and 8°C (43-46°F).
Ageing potential
1 to 2 years after its vintage.
Appellation
Small in size, but big in its exceptional diversity, the Jura vineyards stretch for 80 kilometres between Burgundy and Switzerland, on the eastern border of France.
The Arbois appellation is the oldest and most extensive of the Jura's four geographical AOCs. Its name is thought to come from the Celtic words ‘ar’ and ‘bois’, meaning ‘fertile land’.
Winemaking
Work in the vineyards is based on respect for nature and the soil. In the case of young vines on steep slopes, to prevent erosion, we dig up every other row, pump up the soil to aerate areas that are subject to settling due to dampness, and plant grass with selected plants such as clover, which, by competing with the vines, helps to modulate their mineral and water intake and control their vigour and yield. Double Guyot pruning is essential to better control yields. The restructuring of the vines contributes to the harmony of our cuvée: the young vines bring exuberance, freshness and acidity. Older vines provide structure and character.
At harvest time, the grapes are placed in temperature-controlled vats for vinification. After pressing, the musts are cold-settled, then fermentation begins at 20°C for 1 week. The wine is aged for 2-3 months in stainless steel vats to preserve all its fruitiness and freshness.
Vintage : 2022
Having endured the nights at the beginning of April, we were spared from the effects of the frost. A budburst on 13 April and flowering on 23 May promised an early harvest. June saw more than 150 mm of rainfall, allowing the marl soils to build up some healthy reserves to cope with the hot summer weather.
The harvest was running from 16 August to 15 September. The grapes destined for the Crémant du Jura opened the show on 16 August, being the earliest date on record at the estate. This decision paid off as the balance of acidity was in line with what we were looking for. For our other Jura appellations, a generous rainfall on the weekend of 20 August allowed the vines to finish ripening in the best conditions.
The excellent health of the grapes allowed us to prolong the harvest until mid-September, with the opportunity to boost the maturity of the reds to their best polyphenolic potential, particularly for the Pinot Noir grapes, creating powerful, full-bodied wines. The white Chardonnays and Savagnins express floral aromas with a perfectly balanced mineral structure.
