Savagnin
Fruitière Vinicole d’Arbois - Arbois
White,Arbois
Savagnin 100%
history
The Fruitière Vinicole d’Arbois was one of the very first cooperative wineries to be established in France. It was founded on 4 January 1906, at the instigation of 26 wine-growers from Arbois, in the wake of the phylloxera blight, when the aphid-like pest nearly wiped out French vines. The project was initiated for the purpose of resisting competition from inferior wines without designated origins. Determined to offer consumers the best of the wines of the Jura region, the cooperative chose to remunerate its vintners based on the quality of the grapes they supplied, by carrying out a strict selection. This collective approach of the pursuit of excellence contributed to Arbois wines being attributed the very first French AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée). The AOC Arbois was followed by the AOC Côtes du Jura.
Vineyard
Gray marls and blue marls. Vines facing south/southeast. The vineyards are generally located on slopes of varying steepness, predominantly facing west/southwest. The altitude ranges between 250 and 400 meters. The vines are planted at a density of 11 to 16 plants per acre, pruned in the double Guyot style, and trellised. They are at least partially grass-covered.
Winemaking
Destemming, pneumatic pressing; static settling for 24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks at 71.6°F for 10 days.
Tasting notes
Eye: Deep and brilliant golden yellow hue. Nose: Aromas of nuts, vanilla, spices, and toasted almonds. Palate: Complexity of nuts and vanilla with a lightly lemony structured finish.
Food pairing
White meats, creamy fish dishes, Comté cheese, and fondue. Service: 57.2°F to 60.8°F.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
Savagnin 100%
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195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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