2023 Arbois Chardonnay, Domaine Rolet

• Style: Mineral-driven, restrained richness
• Taste: White florals, ripe peach, pear, toasted almond, bright citrus
• Food: Shellfish & crustacean; white fish; roasted chicken; creamy cheese
• Occasion: Sunday lunch; date night; aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale gold with opening white florals yielding to ripe peach and pear, then savoury toasted almond from oak ageing. On the palate, bright citrus cuts through honey-tinged weight, with a stony backbone that speaks to limestone bedrock and grey marl. At 13% ABV with bracing acidity (5.1 g/L), this wine is built to sing with food rather than dominate alone.

The Winery — Domaine Rolet

Founded in 1942, Domaine Rolet now operates over 65 hectares under a young, dynamic team led by Cédric Ducoté since 2018. Head viticulturist Louis Morel oversees organic conversion while grapes are hand-harvested from steep hillsides where soil and slope match each variety's needs. In the cellar, winemaker Chloé Weber employs modern techniques to craft balanced, mineral-driven wines. The 2023 vintage was produced using whole-bunch pressing, indigenous yeasts, and judicious oak (20% new) that adds depth without overwhelming fruit character.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that rewards attention at the table. Roasted chicken, creamy soft cheeses like Reblochon, and buttered fish are ideal partners; the mineral spine and modest oak integration make it equally compelling as an aperitif or alongside a simple lunch. Explore our Jura selection to discover what makes this region distinctive, or browse our broader Chardonnay collection for expressions beyond Burgundy. This wine sits at the heart of the excellence we've found throughout France's smaller wine regions — a proper expression of a hillside site, made with commitment to quality.