Tasting Notes
This wine is made from old vine Melon le Queue Rouge ‚– hence the name. This wine is very fresh, yet very complex and rich and is a perfect match for a wide range of foods ‚– in fact we often order a bottle of this variety and drink it right through a meal.
Some people (including the official appellation body ‚– the INAO) say that Melon is simply a variant of Chardonnay, however most of our winemakers in this region strongly believe that Melon is a different grape variety that acts differently to Chardonnay ‚– and certainly tastes different. It is a smaller grape with thinner skin and is more susceptible to disease (which is why some growers don't like it).
This wine was matured in old barrels for a year and then moved to a fibreglass tank for another year to allow the solids to settle, thus avoiding the need to fine or filter the wine.
- Importer Note
Arnaud Greiner is a talented and passionate young man who has been working for other Jura producers for many years. He has also been making his own wine and has just made his second commercial release (we received a small supply of his first release in 2018). We are delighted that he has agreed to supply us with some of his miniscule production.
Arnaud and his partner Malou have a number of very small parcels of vines near the village of Liesle which add up to the grand total of a little less than one hectare.
Each of the plots sit in a forest setting far from an agricultural sprays from the farms around the area. Some have great views over the valley.
Arnaud and Malou are certified organic by Ecocert. They do not use any sulphites in the production of their lovely wines.
| Product Type | Wine White Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Jura |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |