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Arbois Savagnin Gerard Villet 2018

Arbois Savagnin Gerard Villet 2018

Villet Gerard
(
75 cl
/ 14%
)
Arbois AOC
Savagnin 100%
Organic, Biodynamic, Indigenous yeasts, Oxidative Style, Natural
Not available
£44.00
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Key points
Feature ImageArtisanal
Feature ImageOrganic and biodynamic
From our sommeliers

Arbois Savagnin is a white wine in the oxidative style of the Jura that is aged in full barrels. The nose recalls notes of walnut, aromatic herbs, orange zest and a pleasant oxidized sensation. On the palate it is rich in matter and character, with a pleasant freshness and a clear ethereal sensation

Gerard Villet packages his Arbois Savagnin following the Jura tradition of aging in partially filled barrels, presenting a Savagnin non-ouillé with distinctive oxidative notes. The oak barrels in which the wine rests are not filled to the brim and are not continuously topped up to compensate for the inevitable evaporation over time: the result is a white wine with a truly personal character, which the French palate prefers to serve as an aperitif.

Arbois Savagnin is made by Domaine Gerard Villet through the pure vinification of the iconic variety of the Jura region: the white Savagnin grape has adapted exceptionally well to the ancient slopes of the region and possesses a significant and refined aromatic heritage. The grapes come from the estate's plots surrounding the village of Arbois, from vines that are between 30 and 60 years old. They are rooted in soils scattered with limestone pebbles, above a deep soil characterized by very compact clay-siliceous marls, located on the

tortured and irregular slopes, at altitudes between 300 and 400 meters above sea level. The manual harvest takes place at the full ripeness of the bunches: after direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks and the subsequent aging takes place in old partially filled oak barrels, with the formation of a light veil of yeast on the surface. The Savagnin is then bottled without filtration or other invasive interventions.

Gerard Villet's Arbois Savagnin presents itself with a full golden yellow appearance, slightly hazy. The nose announces itself rich and inviting, opening with distinctive notes of dried fruit that describe the oxidative matrix of the vinification. Within a decidedly mineral framework, the glass surprises with warm buttery hints and a ripe fruitiness. The sip is full and enveloping, elegantly balanced by a persistent saline trail and a sunny freshness, with pronounced ethereal hints leading to a decidedly dry finish. The interpretation of this Savagnin in a slightly

oxidative style offers a perfect opportunity for an aperitif or a classic pairing with Comté.
Colour:
Veiled gold
Scent:
Notes of dried fruit, walnut, aromatic herbs, light ethereal notes
Taste:
Rich, aromatic, with oxidized and ethereal notes, with a marked freshness