2005 Arbois Vin Jaune

I was lucky enough to taste three different vintages of the rare Vin Jaune, although it's far from being Ganevat's specialty. Starting with a half bottle of the 2005 Vin Jaune specially produced for the US market in the shape of a Clavelin, but with a standard content of 375-milliliters, which ironically enough, cannot be sold in Europe! I had already tasted the regular 2005 before, and this format seems to be just as good; I didn't even notice any more advanced aromas (I tasted from two different bottles and had drunk one a few weeks before this tasting). 2005 is confirming the high expectations; the wine has higher acidity than the 2006 (and 2007), and also more concentration and depth. I think I might have underestimated the 2005 a little when I first tasted it and I'm upgrading my score. However, it does not reach the elegance of the best jaunes from Château Chalon or l'Etoile.