The history of yellow wine.
This is undoubtedly one of the most unique wines in the world!
A unique nectar, produced only in a small region thanks to the combination of a particular grape variety, Savagnin, and a breeding method called “under veil”.
By not filling the barrels during the 6 years of aging, part of the wine evaporates (the angels' share) and a veil of yeast forms on top.
It is this alchemy that gives yellow wine its unique taste characteristics, with notes of nuts, dried fruits and curry.
We do not know precisely the origin of yellow wine, a legend mentions a barrel forgotten in an abbey... It is associated with the abbesses of Château-Chalon whose abbey was founded in the 7th century.
Louis Pasteur, originally from Arbois, was very interested in yellow wine and carried out a series of work on fermentation.
Another particularity, yellow wine has been bottled in a 62cl clavelin since the 18th century. Yellow wines can be produced in 4 appellations: Arbois, Château-Chalon, L'Étoile and Côtes du Jura. The name “vin jaune” appeared in the 19th century. First, we pale in wine for aging.
