Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 CS20230516 This gin is noticeably lacking

This gin is noticeably lacking juniper but is heavy on fruit and florals like peach

Disgorged by hand

and ages in barrel with a minimalist hand

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Lucian Aviet (Caveau de Bacchus) Melon A Queue Rouge Blanc 2022 CS20230516 This gin is noticeably lackingDon'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