Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 CS20230516 Disgorged by hand

Disgorged by hand

The Eric Rodez Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV is a stunning expression of Chardonnay from Ambonnay

The 2017 has the texture and weight you'd expect from old Semillon vines on Sauternes soils

this Passe-tout-grains marries two-thirds Gamay with one-third Pinot Noir from Hudelot-Baillet's Chambolle-Musigny vineyards

long and persistent finish

Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 CS20230516 Disgorged by handDon'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