Identity
| Producer | Philippe Chatillon |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Melon à queue rouge |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale golden yellow |
| Aroma | Powerful and complex characterized by aromas of very ripe and sunny fruit: pineapple, pear, peach |
| Palate | Generous with a nice balance, beautiful power and breadth on the finish |
| Finish | Beautiful power and breadth on the finish |
| Food Pairing | Fish, appetizers, scallops, goat cheeses, vegetable terrines |
| Aging Potential | 6 years to remain fruity; beyond that for lovers of old white wines |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | 18 months in demi-muids |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation in tank with temperature control, indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay-limestone, with some veins of Blue Marl |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest on August 31, 2022, from grapes grown biodynamically |
Interesting facts
| Melon à Queue Rouge is an old indigenous grape variety from the Jura, set aside by many winemakers due to its low yields. Some estates have preserved it, producing unique wines that are highly appreciated. |