Domaine Rolet L'Etoile En Novalet Chardonnay 2023
The Wine
A topped-up wine, so no oxidation. Flint and ocean spray on the nose. Green and yellow apples burst from the glass, the freshness of Spring flowers, with vibrant acidity as well as a slightly moreish roundness and some dried fruits. A subtle hazelnut character finishes the palate with textural layers of salted nuts and some spice. The wine is aged in large oak barrels
The term "Etoile" refers to the tiny fossils found in those vineyards, which has the star shape.
In conversion to organics.
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
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!
