Domaine Rolet Arbois Rouge Tradition 2024
The Wine
- 60% Pinot Noir, 35% Trousseau, 5% Poulsard
- From vines in the communes of Arbois and Montigny-les-Asures
- 280-380m altitude
- Grown on red marl and gravel
- De-stemmed
- Indigenous yeast
- Aged in older foudre
Hand harvested and manually sorted.
Arbois Rouge Tradition lives up to its name—a classic Jura blend that brings together the region's hallmark red grapes. The wine’s light hue belies its depth of character. Expect bright red fruit notes, like tart cherry and wild strawberry, complemented by hints of dried herbs, forest floor, and mild spice. Fans of Loire reds, Cru Beaujolais, or lighter, earthy natural wines will appreciate Rolet’s Tradition for its timeless Jura charm in an elegant package.
In conversion to organics.
The Details
Variety - Pinot Noir, Trousseau, Poulsard
Country - France
Region - Arbois, Jura
Extra - Cork
Year - 2023
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Starting a winemaking venture in Jura in 1942 might seem unusual, but for Monsieur Desiré Rolet, it was the perfect moment. His journey in wine has grown into a true institution. In 1958, his four children joined the Domaine, expanding its reach by acquiring old vineyards across Arbois and Côtes du Jura. Rolet cultivates Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir.
The Domaine embraces an organic approach, relying heavily on ploughing. The soils are diverse and complex, with plantings matched to specific soil types. The Trousseau, for example, comes from the “en Levrin” plot north of Montigny-les-Arsures, where vines thrive in the gray marl soils of the Lias—marine limestones, shales, marls, and clays. In 2018, Cedric Ducote took over, further strengthening their commitment to organic practices.
This is a great source of wine that faithfully represents the terroir and ethos of the Jura!
