2011 Arbois Vin Jaune, Jacques Puffeney, Jura
62cl Bottle
Dry | White | Still | 13%
‘Le Pape d’Arbois’, Jacques Puffeney, retired in 2014, selling his vineyards to Marquis d’Angerville and Domaine du Palican. He retained, however, his stock, including the slowly ageing vins jaunes - his most sought after and venerable wines. This 2011 therefore represents one of the final vintages that will bear Jacques’ name; its scarcity cannot be over-emphasised. Neither can its quality. This late-harvest Savagnin has been aged under flor in oak barrels for six years, developing a dizzyingly complex character: ginger, cardamom, walnuts, preserved lemons, curry. A superb match with the local Jura cheeses, or one of the most satisfying aperitifs you could find. One of the rarest wines on our list.
Ready: 2021 - 2050