Jura Vins Jaunes

ARBOIS Domaine Duglois 2014

Arbois

The nose is fruity, zesty with notes of juicy / crunchy vine peach. Along with the lemon zest, there are hints of juicy / fresh lime as well as hints of lychee and lime blossoms, not to mention a subtle hint of almond. There is also a hint of saffron on the nose. The palate is fruity with juice, a mineral texture as well as a certain gourmandize. Fleshy by the fruit with a tangy frame, it has notes of lemon, kumquat and tangerine all juicy / ripe associated with touches of crunchy apple as well as seeds, fresh lychee, lilac, with fine hints of verbena, almond, with a discreet hint of vanilla flower and toasted hazelnut. There is a very discreet saline touch on the finish. Good length.

Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)

Frédéric Lomet 2014

Arbois

The nose is racy with concentration and a certain intensity, discreetly tight. There are notes of quince, zest and more slightly of mirabelle plum associated with touches of grapefruit zest, fresh yellow flowers as well as a hint of apple, beeswax, pastry, with a discreet hint. verbena and medicinal herbs. The palate shows juiciness, freshness, a fresh frame with minerality. There is tension, gourmandize, with bright fruit like juicy / pulpy lemon notes, tangerine and slightly pineapple associated with hints of zest as well as a hint of juicy apricot and fine notes of beeswax, toasted almond, walnut vinegar and subtle toasted hints. There is also toasted hazelnut, a discreet caramelization with dark chocolate in the background. Good length. Good job on the bitterness. There is a persistence on cider, walnut vinegar and zest.

Score : 15.75+/20 (91–92/100)

Domaine Jacques Tissot 2014

Arbois

The nose is fresh, racy with fine grain. There are notes of zest, quince and more slightly apricot associated with small touches of crushed physalis as well as fine hints of brioche / pastry. There are also hints of almond and a subtle hint of sweet white flower. The palate is fruity, with juice, a tangy frame. It is suave, round with a certain fat. There is a fine sensation of sweetness, a little tension as well as energy. There are notes of juicy / pulpy quince, yellow peach and more slightly crushed apple associated with touches of physalis. There is dried zest along with a hint of beeswax, hazelnut and a subtle hint of fresh walnut. There is a hint of herbal medicine in the background. Good length.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

Fruitière Vinicole d’arbois 2014

Arbois

The nose is spicy, a little closed and offers intensity and some concentration. There are notes of quince, small yellow fruits associated with hints of lemon, dried zest as well as hints of lime.

There is also beeswax, hints of pepper and a very subtle touch of caramelized oak in the background. It deserves to be decanted.

The palate is fruity with juice, mineral, fresh. It has a juicy / tangy frame with a good definition and a certain roundness. There are notes of juicy / tangy lemon, crushed apple and more lightly quenette combined with hints of linden, tangerine zest as well as a hint of verbena. There are sweet spices like cloves and a subtle hint of nuts. Good length, a certain palatability at the end of the palate that persists.

Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)

Domaine Maire & Fils 2014

Arbois

The nose is spicy, with some controlled power, a little straightness, precision and a spicy touch. There are notes of baked apple, kumquat and more lightly dried zest paired with a touch of dried small yellow fruits and a hint of pineapple. There is also a hint of cumin, spices and a hint of pepper in the background. The palate is fruity, juicy, with a tangy frame, a little pulpy with a fine density. The richness is guided, there is a certain righteousness, a bit tight side, discreetly tight, with fat. There are notes of quince, pulpy mirabelle plum, dried tangerine zest associated with a touch of mesocarp as well as a fine hint of beeswax, saffron, brioche. There is also a hint of nutty and juicy walnut. We have pepper and fresh blond tobacco. Precise and straight. A tannic side as well as a little firmness appear on the finish / the persistence. Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Domaine Rolet 2013

Arbois

The nose is spicy, with some controlled power, a little straightness, precision and a spicy touch. There are notes of baked apple, kumquat and more lightly dried zest paired with a touch of dried yellow berry fruits and a hint of pineapple. There is also a hint of cumin, spices and a hint of pepper in the background. The palate is fruity, juicy, with a tangy frame, a little pulpy with a fine density. The richness is guided, there is a certain righteousness, a bit tight side, discreetly tight, with fat. There are notes of quince, mirabelle plums, dried tangerine zest associated with a touch of mesocarp as well as a fine hint of beeswax, saffron, brioche. There is also a hint of nutty and juicy walnut. We have pepper and fresh blond tobacco. Precise and straight. A tannic side as well as a little firmness appear on the finish / the persistence.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Domaine Foret 2012

Arbois

The nose is fruity, elegant, with power and a certain concentration. There is an inconspicuous tight side as well as a vertical side. There are notes of quince, crunchy pear and more slightly pepper associated with small touches of apple blossom, crunchy quenette as well as a fine hint of lime, peppermint and a discreet hint of licorice. The palate offers juice, suavity, freshness, a little unctuosity, fat as well as some tension. It’s well-balanced, discreetly restrained with notes of quince, zest and more lightly lime associated with touches of crunchy berry fruits, physalis as well as a hint of white flowers. There is a subtle hint of acacia and a discreet note of minty liquorice in the background. There is a subtle saline hint and a very discreet hint of toasted / caramelized. An imperceptible touch of pastry concludes the tasting. There is a nice bitterness on the finish with persistence as well as a little tannic touch.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Domaine Rolet – 2012

Arbois

The nose is fruity with a certain power, a small concentration with notes of mirabelle plum, quince, saffron, associated with touches of concentrated small yellow fruits as well as fine hints of almost toasted bread. We also have cumin and a discreet hint of verbena and pepper. Complexity. The palate is fresh, juicy and offers a certain gourmandize, tension, finesse, precision. There is delicacy in its power. There are aromas of crushed yellow berries, yellow peach, quince, associated with touches of lemon, saffron, curcumin. There is a subtle hint of butter, chestnut, hazelnut and also imperceptible fresh walnuts in the background. Good length. Pretty tangy and biting side on the finish. Dynamism on the finish that revives the wine. A subtle toasted touch on the finish. Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)

CÔTES Du JURA

Maison du Vigneron 2014

Côtes du Jura

The nose is fruity, elegant, fresh and offers a certain power as well as an airy side in its concentration. There are notes of mirabelle plum, Williams pears and more lightly dried lemon zest associated with a touch of kumquat as well as fine menthol hints, fresh straw and an indiscreet hint of spice with acacia and butter. The palate is fruity, juicy and offers a tangy frame, roundness, energy as well as fat. There was good intensity and an airy touch to the approach to its unctuosity. We can also talk about deepness. There are notes of tangy / fleshy yellow mirabelle plums, crushed nectarines and more slightly of quince associated with touches of lemon zest and a hint of mesocarps. There are also flowers of lemon tree, acacia as well as an oxidative hint of fresh walnuts and walnut vinegar. Good length. A discreet tannic aspect in the structure on the finish and in the discreet aromatic. Good persistence with a crunchy side on the finish.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)