2011 Arbois Vin Jaune, Jacques Puffeney, Jura
‘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.