Melon à Queue Rouge

France, Jura, Arbois-Pupillin
Bottle
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.