Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 CS20230516 and ages in barrel with

and ages in barrel with a minimalist hand

medium bodied red from the Languedoc

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

Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 CS20230516 and ages in barrel withDon'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