Arbois - Vin Jaune - 2011 - Domaine Jacques Puffeney - 0,62L

A rare and vibrant wine, crafted by the Jura legend. The intensity of a unique terroir brought to its pinnacle.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Arbois
• Vintage: 2011
• Grape Variety: 100% Savagnin
• Certification: Non-certified
• Terroir: Typical Jura grey marls, ideal for expressing Savagnin
• Vinification & Ageing: Aged under voile for 6 years and 3 months in oak barrels without topping up
• Alcohol: 14.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Intense golden yellow with amber highlights
• Nose: Complex and deep, blending fresh walnut, curry, mild spices, dried fruits, and mushroom hints
• Palate: Remarkable tension, ample body, noble and persistent dryness. Superb balance of power, minerality, and freshness
• Finish: Very long, saline, lingering on spicy and walnut aromas

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🍗 Poultry with morels or creamy sauce
• 🍄 Wild mushroom risotto
• 🧀 Aged Comté, Beaufort, Parmesan
• 🥘 Tagines, vegetable curry, or exotic dishes with mild spices

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 14–16 °C
• Aeration: Open 1 to 2 hours before tasting
• Decanting: Optional, not essential

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now or cellar until 2045 and beyond. A wine of exceptional aging potential.

🏰 About the Domaine

The now-legendary Domaine Jacques Puffeney has left its mark on Jura’s history. Nicknamed “The Master of Arbois,” Jacques Puffeney embodied artisanal excellence with sincere, deep, and precise wines. The 2011 Vin Jaune is one of his last masterpieces before passing on his vineyards: an absolute rarity.