Fruitière Vinicole d’Arbois, Château Béthanie, Arbois Vin

With 270ha under vines, this is the Jura’s largest producer. Its 2010 Vin Jaune is a fine effort, mid-gold in colour and the fresh, bready fruit notes lent richness by the creaminess of soft, white, new-season hazelnuts. It’s a true Arbois on the palate: broad, vivid, rich and mouthfilling, with less overt acid strike than Côtes du Jura Vins Jaunes. Its resonant orchard fruit is qualified by dried mushroom and savoury umami notes, but despite its amplitude it leaves the mouth fresh and longing for more.

With 270 ha under vines, this is the Jura’s largest producer, and its 2010 Vin Jaune is a fine effort: mid-gold in colour, with fresh, bready fruit notes lent richness by the creaminess of soft, white, new-season hazels. It’s a true Arbois on the palate: broad, vivid, rich and mouthfilling, with less overt acid strike than Côtes du Jura Vins Jaunes. Its resonant orchard fruit is qualified by dried mushroom and savoury umami notes, too. Despite its amplitude, it leaves the mouth fresh and longing for more.