Wine Group Jura Tasting

Easy Bistro
Tasted Saturday, November 17, 2018 by ashikoh with 115 views

Introduction

with Leah, Ryan, Lisa, Tim, and Mac

Flight 1 (8 Notes)

  • 2013 Scholium Project The Sylphs Guman Vineyard 86 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville

    deep golden hue/slightly brown; prominent volatile acidity somewhat distracting, almond, honey, not much fruit evident; sherry-like on the palate, great acidity, very long, 13.51% ABV; made from 100% barrel-fermented Chardonnay in oxidative manner without topping up or adding S02, reminiscent of Jura Chardonnay in the style of Ganevat, sourced from Guman Vineyard in Coombsville; release price $40, purchased at $85 on premise

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  • 2014 Domaine du Pélican Chardonnay Arbois 90 Points

    France, Jura, Arbois

    light lemon yellow; prominent lees, lemon peel, no evident new oak; medium body, lemon, slight minerality, medium+ acid, long tart finish, 12.5% ABV; more in the style of Burgundy than Jura

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  • 2012 Michel Gahier Chardonnay Arbois La Fauquette 86 Points

    France, Jura, Arbois

    medium golden hue, slightly cloudy; dried apricot, asian pear, a bit of volatile acidity, a bit of Brett; medium body, brownish/oxidized apple fruit, medium+ acid, 12.5% ABV; a Rosenthal wine, release price $48

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  • 2014 Domaine du Pélican Savagnin Ouillé 89 Points

    France, Jura, Arbois

    medium lemon yellow; prominent lees, bit of new oak, fruit not prominent; medium to full body, minerality, tart lemon, very brisk acidity, good length, 12.5% ABV

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  • 2011 Domaine de Montbourgeau L'Etoile 83 Points

    France, Jura, L'Etoile

    medium golden yellow with brownish tinge; green apple, bruised/brownish apple, honeyed, oxidative nose; a bit of cheese rind on the palette, bitter, 13% ABV; the worst showing of the flight

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  • 2014 Jacques Puffeney Trousseau Arbois 83 Points

    France, Jura, Arbois

    very pale garnet with amber rim; tea, earth, cherry skins, cedar, florals, whiff of Brett; light bodied, 13% ABV, bit of tannic grip on the finish; $50 retail

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  • 2014 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Trois Cepages 88 Points

    France, Jura, Arbois

    pale garnet with amber rim; red berries, sous bois, florals, a bit of baking spice; blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 35% Trousseau, and 5% Poulsard; 12.5% alcohol

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  • 2009 Jacques Puffeney Arbois Vin Jaune 88 Points

    France, Jura, Arbois

    medium golden hue; very aromatic and complex, dried fruits, walnuts; walnuts, raisins, great acidity, incredible length, 14% ABV; made from 100% Savignin, bottled in 620 mL typical for vin jaune; a Rosenthal wine, $104 retail

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