Savagnin
Vin Jaune 2016
Domaine Villet

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OXIDATIVE WINE THAT COMES in 62.5ml FORMAT***

Grape Variety: Savagnin

Producer: Domaine Villet (Gérard and Christine)

Region: Arbois Pupillin, Jura, France

Wild Scale: 3/5

Vegan friendly wine

14% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Savagnin grapes were hand harvested and spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeast in old oak barrels that were not topped up. This encouraged the growth of a layer of flor which the wine was aged under for 6 years. Bottled with no filtration or fining and just a touch of sulphur.

This Wine: Vin Jaune, the speciality of the Jura. Big and intense with umami, nutty and dried fruit flavours. We love drinking a bottle at Christmas alongside some Comté. Will also age for a very long time. 

Notes on the Winemaker: Gérard and Christine Villet have been running the family winery for nearly 50 years in the famous village of Arbois in the Jura. They worked to achieve organic certification as early as 1988 and now take a hands of approach in the cellar where they produce classic Jura styles alongside more contemporary creations such as skin contact wine and Pet Nat. It was a pleasure to visit the winery in 2025 and taste with Christine whilst learning about the history of the domaine and the winemaking culture of Arbois in general.