{"product_id":"arbois-rouge-tradition-domaine-rolet","title":"Arbois Rouge 'Tradition' Domaine Rolet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Rolet Arbois Rouge “Tradition”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a classic Jura red from the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbois appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, blending the region’s indigenous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoulsard and Trousseau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Pinot Noir. The current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Poulsard, 30% Trousseau, and 30% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Grown on red marl and gravel soils around Arbois and Montigny, it delivers cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, pink pepper, subtle almond, and earthy spice with bright acidity, supple tannins, and the naturally light, savory character that distinguishes traditional Jura reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Rolet was founded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942 by Désiré Rolet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and developed over two generations into one of the established estates of the Jura. The family built its reputation around the region’s traditional grapes and appellations, producing wines from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbois, Côtes du Jura, L’Étoile, and Château-Chalon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In 2018, ownership passed to the Flambert and Dupuis families, who have continued the domaine’s emphasis on expressing classic Jura varieties and terroirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbois Rouge “Tradition” comes from vineyards located in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbois and Montigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the soils consist primarily of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered marl and gravel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These relatively cool Jura sites help preserve freshness and acidity while allowing the three red varieties to develop their individual aromatic and structural personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend is composed of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Poulsard, 30% Trousseau, and 30% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Poulsard contributes delicate red fruit, freshness, and the wine’s naturally light color; Trousseau brings additional spice, depth, and structure; and Pinot Noir adds supple fruit and texture. Together, the three varieties create a balanced expression that favors elegance and aromatic complexity over weight or extraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting and sorting are performed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each grape variety is then matured separately for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 months in large oak foudres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir to retain their individual character. The wines are blended approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree months before bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the finished cuvée time to integrate before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, Arbois Rouge “Tradition” shows the naturally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight ruby color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e associated with traditional Jura reds. The aromatic profile centers on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry and raspberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, joined by dried herbs, pink pepper, subtle almond, and gently earthy notes. Recent tasting information also highlights the wine’s freshness and lifted red-fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, fresh, and supple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with juicy red berries carried by lively acidity and fine tannins. Poulsard keeps the wine delicate and aromatic, while Trousseau contributes peppery spice and a slightly firmer savory edge. Pinot Noir fills out the middle palate with additional cherry fruit and smooth texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is clean and refreshing, carrying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, pepper, and earthy spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than relying on heavy extraction or obvious new oak, the wine maintains the transparent, food-friendly personality for which classic Arbois reds are known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Rolet Arbois Rouge “Tradition”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly compelling is the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree traditional Jura red varieties, red-marl terroir, manual harvesting, separate maturation of each grape, and restrained large-cask aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It offers a distinctly different red-wine experience from fuller-bodied styles, emphasizing freshness, savory complexity, moderate alcohol, and an unusually versatile combination of fruit, spice, and earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and contains approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 g\/L residual sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, placing it firmly in a dry, refreshing style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly cool at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13–15°C \/ 55–59°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Domaine Rolet recommends enjoying it throughout a meal, particularly with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epork tenderloin, thyme-roasted lamb, or Comté tart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its bright acidity and savory red-fruit profile also make it an excellent match for charcuterie, roast poultry, mushrooms, grilled pork, and Alpine cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Domaine Rolet Arbois Rouge “Tradition”?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbois AOC red blend from France’s Jura region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Poulsard, 30% Trousseau, and 30% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grown around Arbois and Montigny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the key specs of Domaine Rolet Arbois Rouge Tradition 2024?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Poulsard, 30% Trousseau, and 30% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a 750ml bottle. It contains approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 g\/L residual sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat flavors characterize Domaine Rolet Arbois Rouge Tradition?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry, raspberry, dried herbs, pink pepper, subtle almond, red berries, and earthy spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by bright acidity and supple tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Domaine Rolet Arbois Rouge Tradition made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharvested and sorted by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with each variety matured separately for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 months in large oak foudres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The three wines are then blended around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree months before bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Domaine Rolet Arbois Rouge “Tradition” special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinction comes from the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir, traditional Jura red-marl terroir, manual harvesting, separate élevage for each variety, and restrained large-cask maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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