2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Savagnin
Drinking Window Through approximately 2067 and beyond
Region Arbois
Soil Grey marl
Vine Age 40
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit from Montigny-les-Arsures parcels at 280–380 metres; matured for at least 6 years and 3 months in untopped barrels beneath a veil of indigenous yeast. Lots mature in two historic cellars with contrasting cool/humid and warm/dry conditions before blending.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow with amber highlights; fresh walnut and hazelnut, curry, saffron, dried citrus and mushroom; powerful and balanced, with silky richness, fine acidity, and a long nut-and-spice finish.
Food Pairing Aged Comté; poultry with cream and morels; braised veal with mushrooms; nut-based dishes; hard cheeses and umami-rich dishes.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Savagnin
Drinking Window Through approximately 2036
Region Arbois
Orientation Southwest
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Fruit from the Chagnon parcel between Montigny and Les Arsures was harvested and sorted manually, then matured beneath its yeast veil for at least 6 years and 3 months in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Yellow with silver reflections; elegant fresh-walnut aroma; refined, structured palate.
Food Pairing Braised veal chop with morels, game, tarte tatin or walnut tart.
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2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Savagnin
Drinking Window More than 30 years
Region Arbois
Soil Blue and grey marls of lias and triassic origin
Production Details Slow fermentation followed by maturation in small old oak casks that are not topped up. A protective yeast veil forms over the wine, typically taking 2–3 years to develop fully; total maturation beneath the veil is stated as six years.
Tasting Notes Light yellow with golden highlights; intense dried-fruit and spice aromas, followed by roasted almond, hazelnut, walnut, pepper, morel and mineral notes.
Food Pairing Poultry, white meat or fish with cream sauce, and cheese.
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2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Savagnin
Drinking Window Through 2050
Region Arbois
Production Details Manually harvested and matured for six years without topping beneath a film of flor yeast. Recommended serving range is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Light yellow with golden highlights; walnut, dried fruit, almond and spice; powerful, concentrated and complex, with roasted dried-fruit notes, incisive minerality and a long finish.
Food Pairing Comté as an aperitif; poultry, white meat or fish with a creamy Vin Jaune sauce.
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2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Savagnin
Drinking Window 50 years or more
Region Arbois
Soil Blue and grey marls from the lias and earlier triassic eras
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested and matured for six years without topping beneath a skin of flor yeast.
Tasting Notes Yellow with golden reflections; intense dried fruit and spice, followed by roasted, mineral notes of almond, hazelnut, walnut, pepper and morel; powerful palate with acidity, dried fruit and roasted coffee.
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2003 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Savagnin
Drinking Window 50 years or more
Region Arbois
Soil Blue and grey marls from the lias and earlier triassic eras
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested and matured for six years without topping beneath a skin of flor yeast. The 2003 release was also offered in 375 mL half-bottles.
Tasting Notes Yellow with golden reflections; intense dried fruit and spice, followed by roasted, mineral notes of almond, hazelnut, walnut, pepper and morel; powerful palate with acidity, dried fruit and roasted coffee.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
11 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, 39600 Arbois, France
Phone
+33 3 84 66 08 89
Email
Owner
Familles Flambert et Dupuis
Cellarmaster
Chloé Weber