Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 GROWER fermented with wild yeasts in

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and an outstanding introduction to Tyler's house style

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Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 GROWER fermented with wild yeasts inDon'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