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Côtes du Jura Vin de Paille Château d'Arlay 2005

NutsFood-friendly wineWine for the adventurous
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14.5%

0.375L

Intensity

A superb vin de paille with nutty aromas to lift your dessert to another level. Unless you decide to drink it on its own…

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Quantity: 1 half-bottleObservations: 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Wax capsuleLevel: 1 NormalOrigin: professionalRecoverable VAT: yesRegion: JuraAppellation: Côtes du JuraOwner: Château d'Arlay
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Côtes du Jura Vin de Paille Château d'Arlay 2005

The wine

Vin de paille ("straw wine") is obtained by taking Poulsard, Trousseau, Chardonnay and Savagnin grapes, harvested at full maturity but without rot, and drying them on wire screens (similar to fences). It is a truly artisanal product, and was formerly used as an antidepressant. After 3-4 months of raisining, the sugar-packed grapes are pressed and fermented for three years in small barrels. This vin de paille is marked by its aromas of exotic fruit, dried and candied fruit, beeswax and honey, and by its balance of sweetness and freshness on the palate, as well as its very digestible, almost ethereal finish. Drink cold as an apéritif, with warm foie gras or even a Roquefort cheese. It has a keeping potential of around a hundred years!

About the Producer Château d'Arlay

Regarded as the oldest winemaking château in France, Château d’Arlay has, in the past, been home to Minim friars and the Countess of Lauragais to name just a couple. In 1960, the Count of Laguiche decided that the château should make wine once again like it used to in the Middle-Ages. Today, his son Alain is in charge of the venture. Alain has a very modern approach to vinifications but chooses a more traditional style when it comes to the ageing of the wines. The wines are matured in the magnificent cellars of the Château that date back to the 17th century. There are around 25 hectares of vines that are planted to Pinot Noir, Trousseau, Poulsard, Chardonnay and Savignin. The vines are situated on slopes at an altitude of 200 to 240 metres. Some of the vines are relatively old, planted in 1953. This domain has an organic approach but does not possess certification. One of the icons of the Jura, the wines of Château d’Arlay are a must try!

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 1 half-bottle

Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Wax capsule

Origin: professional

Type of cellar: specialised storage

Recoverable VAT: yes

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %

Region: Jura

Appellation: Côtes du Jura

Owner: Château d'Arlay

Vintage: 2005

Colour: dessert wine

Service temperature: 14°

Viticulture: biodynamic More information....

Size (in ha): 22 hectares

Volume: 107500 bottles

Intensity: sweet

Leading aroma: nuts

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Savagnin
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