Francois Rousset-Martin La Chaux 2019 (750ml) Grenacha

Francois Rousset-Martin La Chaux 2019 (750ml) GrenachaEssentially declassified Chteau Chalon, this is an ouill style Chardonnay which falls outside of the appellations requirements. Franois comes from Burgundian winemaking pedigree, but has chosen the Jura to make wine. The La Chaux parcel has marl soils, and the wine is aged on the fine lees in used barrels for 14 months. Pair with Bresse chicken and chanterelles.

gravel and sandy soils

juniper) are very intense

The estate is owned and operated by Francesca Vicent (better known as Cesca)

Prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe or Thai-style corn fritters with a sweet chilli dipping sauce

On the palate it creeps up on you slowly

Bouquet: The nose is elegant with bright notes of unripe red fruit

barrels and neutral

obtaining scores that

Reccomended pairings while tasting this red wine from Piedmont

like Petite Verdot and Zinfandel

I think that it is perhaps the best Espérance that we have ever released

VINTAGE NOTES The 2018 vintage was very difficult to manage as it was one of the wettest seasons in recorded history