Domaine de la Touraize Arbois Vin Jaune 2015
Short Summary:A distinctive, oxidative Savagnin from Arbois, Jura, France, with dried citrus, nutty, and spice notes, rich texture, and a long, complex finish — perfect for mature cheeses, nuts, or contemplative sipping.
About this wine
Domaine de la Touraize Arbois Vin Jaune 2015 is a small-batch, minimal-intervention white from the Jura region’s Arbois appellation. Made in the traditional Vin Jaune style, it is aged under a flor-like veil for several years, producing a unique oxidative character that is both complex and elegant.
Tasting notes
Full-bodied and textured, with aromas of dried citrus, walnut, almond, and subtle spice. The palate is rich, layered, and precise, with bright underlying acidity and a long, savory finish, showing the wine’s signature oxidative style.
Style & winemaking
Produced using traditional Jura techniques, this Vin Jaune is made from Savagnin grapes and aged under voile (a natural yeast layer) for several years in barrel. Minimal intervention ensures the purity of fruit, texture, and oxidative complexity are preserved.
Food pairing
Pairs beautifully with:
Mature cheeses, especially Comté or Beaufort
Nuts and charcuterie
Rich, earthy dishes or slow-cooked poultry
Sipping on its own as a contemplative wine
Producer & region
Crafted by Domaine de la Touraize, a boutique Jura producer focused on terroir-driven, traditional wines. This Vin Jaune reflects Arbois’ unique terroir, oxidative elegance, and layered complexity.
Shipping & storage
Store in a cool, dark place, ideally at 12–15°C. Can be cellared for 10+ years, allowing further development of complexity and depth.
FAQs
Q: What is the grape variety?A: Savagnin.
Q: Should this wine be chilled?A: Serve slightly chilled at 12–15°C to highlight aromatics and texture.
Q: Can it be cellared?A: Yes, this wine can be aged for 10+ years to develop additional complexity.
Vin Jaune (or Yellow Wine) is a very special and unique wine, only made in the Jura. Made from Savagnin grapes, which come from the Petit Curoulet lieu-dit in Arbois. The soils here are made up of blue marl, and the grapes are harvested late, for additional complexity and sugar. Direct press, with ferments occurring naturally. Aged for 6 years and 3 months in used barrels in their attic, with no temperature control. Never topped up, with a blanket of yeast (voile) forming to protect the wine. During the ageing period, some wine evaporates (known as the angels share). To compensate for this loss of wine, a special bottle called a clavelin is used, which is 620ml. 15.0% alc.
The Morin family has been working the vineyards with passion, pride and respect for over 8 generations. They have 13 ha of vineyards in the historic Arbois PDO terroir (Les corvées, Curoulet, Sur la côte, La Touraize...), and they cultivate all the Jura grape varieties: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Ploussard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir. Thanks to the diversity of the soil (blue marl, calcareous-clay and silty-clay marls, and rich gravel on marl) and the exposure of the plots they are able to produce numerous plot-specific blends.
