Arbois Savagnin Ouillé '8 mesi' Gerard Villet 2021
Villet Gerard

Arbois Savagnin Ouillé '8 mesi' Gerard Villet 2021

Gerard Villet's Arbois Savagnin Ouillé is a white wine from Jura, an area in eastern France famous for oxidative-style wines. Specifically, in the production of this Savagnin, ouillage, or the frequent addition of wine into the barrels to compesate the evaporated alcohol, is practiced. A smooth and deep wine while remaining fresh and balanced, to pair with a sophisticated French cheese board!

46,70 

Features

Denomination

Arbois AOC

Vines

Savagnin 100%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

14 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks

Aging

Some months in barriques

Filosofia produttiva

Indigenous yeasts, Biodynamic, Organic, Oxidative Style, Natural

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites , bio da agricoltura Italia o EU

ARBOIS SAVAGNIN OUILLÉ '8 MESI' GERARD VILLET 2021 DESCRIPTION

The Arbois Savagnin 'Ouillé' of Gerard Villet is a French label whose deep and complex character authentically reflects the character of Arbois wines. The family-run Gerard Villet winery was one of the first to convert to organic farming at the end of the 1980s and today cultivates just over 5 hectares of vineyards on 7 different plots. A large part of these vineyards is dedicated to Savagnin, one of the most important vines in the region, belonging to the Traminer family although it has no aromatic characteristics, unlike its 'cousin' Gewurztraminer.
Gerard Villet Savagnin Arbois 'Ouillé' is a 100% Savagnin from vines grown according to certified organic farming principles on very deep soils consisting of clay, silica and compact marl. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand and the grapes are then transferred to the cellar for gentle pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place spontaneously in steel tanks with the sole help of indigenous yeasts, while ageing takes place in old barriques. While the mass remains in the barrels, the ouillage technique is practised, hence the name 'Ouillé', which consists of topping up the volume of liquid lost through evaporation with the same wine in order to avoid oxidative phenomena.
Gerard Villet's Savagnin Arbois 'Ouillé' has a beautiful, luminous golden yellow colour. The aromatic spectrum is intense and broad, defined by hints of yellow-fleshed fruit, maracuja, honey and dried fruit that blend with distinct mineral notes and balsamic undergrowth nuances. The enveloping softness of the sip is perfectly balanced by the marked freshness and savouriness that describe the very long mineral epilogue.

Colour

Golden yellow

Scent

Aromatic notes of fresh fruit, dried fruit, honey and balsamic nuances of underbrush

Taste

Soft, enveloping, fresh and pleasantly savory on the finish

Temperature
10-12°C
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Large goblet
Perfect for white wines with good structure and intensity, which need oxygenation to open up and develop their intense and complex aromas
Longevity
You can cellar it for over 5 years

Villet Gerard

Foundation Year1900
Vineyard hectares5
Address16 Rue de Pupillin, 39600 Arbois, Francia

Perfect to drink with

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White Meat

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Pasta-Vegetables Sauce

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Grilled Fish

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Fish Stew

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Blue Cheese