At a glance

Producer

Domaine de l'Aigle à Deux Têtes

Region

Arbois, Jura, France

Grape variety

Savagnin

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30-$40

Tasting profile

Notes of green apple, citrus zest, hazelnut, and characteristic bruised apple Oxidative character

Evolution: Develops richer nutty and sous-bois aromas with tertiary complexity over time

At peak: Balanced acidity with intense savory and mineral notes, long finish

Structure

Acidity

High acidity with zesty freshness

Tannins

None (white wine, typically no tannins)

Alcohol

Around 13%

Aging potential

10-15 years from vintage due to grape variety, acidity and terroir

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2030

Optimal window

2022 to 2032

Current status

Drinking well with good development

Current condition

Matured primary fruit with complex nutty oxidative aromas emerging

Savagnin from Arbois with oxidative style typifies long aging potential with evolving complex tertiary aromas emerging gradually after 5+ years, reaching peak drinkability 8-12 years post vintage.

Food pairing

Perfect with Comté cheese, mushroom dishes, poultry with creamy sauces, and richer seafood like monkfish.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Utilizes organic and biodynamic viticulture, limited interventions in winemaking, natural yeasts, minimal added sulfites

Domaine de l'Aigle à Deux Têtes is committed to environmentally responsible farming methods shown through organic and biodynamic certification. Their minimal intervention philosophy conserves vineyard health, improves biodiversity, and reduces chemical usage. Local sales reduce transport impact, and packaging choices reflect sustainability focus.