Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 NO20231025 the impact of its complex

the impact of its complex history on modern winemaking

bright cherry and wild strawberry over a savory

building structure and complexity

Russian River Chardonnay done with restraint instead of butter and bombast

A Blanc de Noirs of pure Pinot Meunier from nearly half century old vines

Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 NO20231025 the impact of its complexDon'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