The grapes are sourced from the La Fauquette vineyard, Made using the ‘sous voile’ method from the mutant grape Melon à Queue Rouge, found only in Jura.

The 400 litre barrel in which it matures is not topped up as with the other two white cuvées. Instead, as the wine evaporates through the pores of the barrel a thin veil (voile) of yeast forms on the surface of the wine and this protects the wine from excessive oxidation. The oxygen that does penetrate the veil causes it to develop an exciting nutty spiciness.

This technique that Michel uses is the same as that which is used in the Jura for making the revered Vin Jaune, however that wine must be made from Savagnin not Melon.

This wine is now 6 years old but is still as fresh as the day it was bottled and will last for many years to come despite having had no sulphites added at any time.

*Mixed six discount does not apply on this item*