CHÂTEAU D'ARLAY Rouge Cuvée « La Réserve » Côtes du Jura AOC NV

Château d'Arlay traditional "house wine" historically served to visiting guests and nobility.

Tasting note: Nose of ripe red fruits, undergrowth (sous-bois), cherries, blackcurrant. Mouth with a soft attack, spicy complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, fine natural tannins, medium length finish without astringency.

Gastronomy: Perfect with a light meal, roasted white or red meat (lamb), poultry or grilled fish, herbs, al dente fresh pasta, half-cooked green vegetables, fromage frais, blue cheese.

Serving temperature: 14 – 16°C [ cellar temperature ]

Storage: Many years.

Winemaking: Blend of 3 Jura traditional red varietals: Pinot Noir, Trousseau and Poulsard, from 38 to 60 years old, on surface limestone soil and deep marl.

95% destemming. Maceration (+ or - 15 days) and two tank fermentations.

Blend of 3 vintages, 2011 mostly, 2007 and 2004, according to Château d'Arlay tradition of "house wine".