13.5% abv, Famille Boisset, Arbois, imported by Boisset USA, St. Helena, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day.
Winemaking notes: 100% Pinot Noir fermented on the skins for 12 days with punch downs, and aged in French oak barrels (20% new) for 8 months.
Tasting note: the Arbois is medium garnet in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aroma of rose hip, violet, rose petal potpourri, red cherry, dried cherry, crème de cassis, toasted hazelnut, tangerine peel, morel mushroom, and a hint of spearmint. On the palate this wine is dry with medium+ acid, medium+ tannin, medium alcohol, medium+ body, medium+ flavor intensity and a long finish with flavors of rose hip, rosewater, raspberry, rhubarb, kirsch, hazelnut, rosehip tea, black tea, orange peel and a hint of citrus blossom. Drink now through 2028, this Pinot Noir form the Jura is outstanding: 9.6/10.