Chateau D’Arlay
The vineyards of the chateau are often called the "grand cru" of the Jura, with the highest ratings both in France and abroad, supported by a unique bottle design, unchanged since 1917.
The vines are planted on south-facing slopes (altitude between 200 and 240 meters). 30% are "old vines" planted in 1953, 30% in 1974 and 30% from more recent plantations. Today, the estate occupies almost 17 hectares, planted with three red and two white grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Trousseau, Poulsard, Chardonnay and Savagnin.
Preference is given to natural yeasts for fermentation. Clarification and filtration of the wines are limited and carried out only when necessary. According to a very old tradition, the varieties are vinified together. This practice responds to the desire to achieve aromatic complexity and elegance in each wine, as well as the expression of the vintage.
The terroir of Château d'Arlet owes its fame to the particularities of its marl soils (Sinemurian, Lower Lias) and its southern exposure, unusual for the region. These special natural conditions and the long-standing winemaking practices in Arles have led over time to the emergence of classic vintages.
The vines are planted on south-facing slopes (altitude between 200 and 240 meters). 30% are "old vines" planted in 1953, 30% in 1974 and 30% from more recent plantations. Today, the estate occupies almost 17 hectares, planted with three red and two white grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Trousseau, Poulsard, Chardonnay and Savagnin.
Preference is given to natural yeasts for fermentation. Clarification and filtration of the wines are limited and carried out only when necessary. According to a very old tradition, the varieties are vinified together. This practice responds to the desire to achieve aromatic complexity and elegance in each wine, as well as the expression of the vintage.
The terroir of Château d'Arlet owes its fame to the particularities of its marl soils (Sinemurian, Lower Lias) and its southern exposure, unusual for the region. These special natural conditions and the long-standing winemaking practices in Arles have led over time to the emergence of classic vintages.
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