Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 NET made in a pastoral setting

made in a pastoral setting far from factory production

It comes off the estate's Pianrosso cru down in Castelnuovo dell'Abate

Built to age but already singing

zero sulfites

From the producer: This is malt driven spirit is truly a reflection of contemporary Japanese whisky

Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 NET made in a pastoral settingDon'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