The wine region of Arbois is located in the region of Côtes du Jura of Jura of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rolet or the Domaine Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Arbois are Chardonnay, Trousseau and Poulsard, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Arbois often reveals types of flavors of butter, orange peel or banana and sometimes also flavors of quince, sour cherry or black currant.
In the mouth of Arbois is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 87 estates and châteaux in the of Arbois, producing 544 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Arbois go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.
Jacquère is the most widespread grape variety in Savoie. It has medium-sized bunches that are cylindrical-conical. They are compact and often winged. The berries are medium-sized and can be slightly elongated or spherical, with thick skins that turn from yellowish green to golden yellow to a slightly pinkish hue when fully ripe. The soft flesh of the fruit of this variety is tart but not very juicy. Jacquère has a budding process almost identical to that of Chasselas. With a semi-erect growth habit, this white variety is vigorous and fertile, and should be pruned short to be more productive. It thrives on clay-limestone soils as well as on stony scree. Grey rot and black rot are the main enemies of Jaquère. It can cope with oidium and mildew. This variety produces a light, pale, acidic and lively wine with a floral aroma. It should be consumed quickly.
white wines from the region of Arbois go well with generally quite well with dishes of poultry, mushrooms or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of homemade meat/goat ravioli, stuffed pumpkin or homemade burger.
On the nose in the region of Arbois often reveals types of flavors of green apple, lemon or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth in the region of Arbois is a with a nice freshness.
