Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 NO20231025 A Blanc de Noirs of

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

Taste it and you'll see the argument

the impact of its complex history on modern winemaking

which builds texture and pushes the wine toward saline and savory rather than a wall of gooseberry

Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 NO20231025 A Blanc de Noirs ofDon'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