Domaine dugois Arbois – auréoline jura

Story In 1973, Daniel Dugois bought 2 hectares of vineyard and a house equipped with wine cellars in the village of Les Arsures, where he was born. He cultivated the vineyard and sold his production regionally. In 1982, he made his first harvest into wine in his own cellars and began to sell his wine in bottles to consumers. His first ever harvest earned him his first Gold Medal for his Chardonnay at the Contest. In 2013, Philippe took full control of the Domaine and in 2014, his wife, Melanie, joined the team as well. Their arrival enabled Daniel and Monique to take full advantage of their retirement. In that same year, Philippe and Melanie committed the Domaine to sustainable agricultural practices under the auspices of the “HVE” certification program. In 2019, the Domaine embraced the challenge of transitioning to NOP certification, which should be attributed in 2021.

Grape Variety

100% Savagnin

Terroir

The soil is composed of red gritty clay over Triassi c red marl. This clay comes from the decomposition of a block of limestone found in the area known as ‘en Grevilliere’. Sustainable vineyard management.

Winemaking

Harvested by hand and then pressed using a pneumatic press. After settling the must for 20 hours, the alcoholic fermentation starts automatically thanks to the naturally-occurring yeasts in the . The fermentation temperature is maintained at 18°C. Malolactic fermentation is then repeated thanks to the naturally-present bacteria. The wine is aged in barrels, and topped-up (unlike the Sous Voile or the Vin Jaune)

Tasting notes

Rich, fruity and ripe, this is a wine with toast, spice and luscious apricot and green plum flavors. Full-bodied, intense wine with great acidity as well.

Pairing suggestions

Serve with spicy dishes such as curries, meats with a mushroom Press ratings sauce and hard cheeses such as Comté. 91 pts The Wine Advocate – 2019 vintage 91 pts Wine Enthusiast – 2018 vintage