COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Savagnin, Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Trousseau
PRODUCER
S.C.A. Domaine Du Château D'Arlay
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Macvin du Jura from S.C.A. Domaine Du Château D'Arlay is a distinguished Vin de Liqueur, a testament to the Jura region's rich winemaking heritage. Uniquely crafted by fortifying grape must with Marc de Jura brandy, this wine offers a complex and intense profile. Château d'Arlay, one of France's oldest wine estates, applies a philosophy of simplicity, allowing the exceptional terroir and ancient grape varieties to shine. With its full body, pronounced intensity, and long finish, this fortified wine is a remarkable expression of its origin, boasting significant aging potential and critical acclaim.
ALCOHOL
17.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
It is the only French fortified wine made from grape brandy (Marc de Jura) rather than wine.
Fact 02
Château d'Arlay's Macvin Blanc has received high praise, with Robert Parker scoring it 94 points.
Fact 03
The estate practices organic and sustainable farming, preserving ancient Jura grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The creation of Macvin du Jura at Château d'Arlay is a meticulous process rooted in tradition. Grape must, primarily from Chardonnay and Savagnin for white or Pinot Noir for red, is blended with aged Marc de Jura. The fermentation is arrested by the addition of this brandy, resulting in a Vin de Liqueur. This blend then undergoes significant aging, typically for several years in oak foudres, allowing for the development of complex aromas and flavors. The estate's commitment to organic and sustainable viticulture underpins this traditional approach, ensuring the purity of the expression of their ancient terroir.
