Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 GROWER The 2023 is the village

The 2023 is the village wine done at the very highest level

fermented with wild yeasts in tank with a small portion in large casks

An impressive execution of blending 31 different botanicals

and an outstanding introduction to Tyler's house style

This is the serious end of Cheverny with none of the pomp: more depth and grip than the estate's regular red

Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 GROWER The 2023 is the villageDon'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