Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 NO20231025 fermented in stainless and aged

fermented in stainless and aged in mostly neutral French oak

building structure and complexity

the impact of its complex history on modern winemaking

Cement eggs fermentation Whole cluster carbonic

Russian River Chardonnay done with restraint instead of butter and bombast

Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 NO20231025 fermented in stainless and agedDon't let the name trip you up: Melon a Queue Rouge is a Jura cousin of Chardonnay whose stems turn red at harvest, but the wine in the glass is a white. This is the work of Caveau de Bacchus, the Aviet family's traditional estate in Montigny les Arsures, and it's a rare grape grown by only a handful of producers around Arbois. Aged in old oak foudres, it shows off Alpine freshness and a savory edge. Expect white flowers, yellow orchard fruit, a hint