2020 Lucien Aviet & Fils Arbois Caveau de Bacchus Trousseau 'Marne Rouge ' Cuvee des Geologues, Jura, France Division The Ruche’ was nearly extinct

The Ruche’ was nearly extinct because it requires a lot of care in the vineyards but

all gravity fed

yet the finish is bone-dry

and Enz Vineyard

chef David McMillan

2020 Lucien Aviet & Fils Arbois Caveau de Bacchus Trousseau 'Marne Rouge ' Cuvee des Geologues, Jura, France Division The Ruche’ was nearly extinctFrom the Aviet familys revered old Trousseau parcels on red marl (marne rouge)the soil that gives the grape its depth, spice, and signature iron tinged edgeCuve des Gologues is one of the domaines most site specific bottlings. Hand harvested fruit is destemmed, fermented with native yeasts in traditional foudres, and aged in large, older oak to preserve purity and structure.