2023 Les Bottes Rouges, Arbois 'Leon' Chardonnay Jura, France E.H. Taylor We were skeptics too

We were skeptics too

George rootstock by famed vineyard manager Chuy Ordaz

80% Prugnolo Gentile (local variant of Sangiovese) & 20% Canaiolo Nero & Mammolo

This wine is a true expression of terroir from the single best parcels from each of the three vineyards

Marshmallow and white flowers on the nose

2023 Les Bottes Rouges, Arbois 'Leon' Chardonnay Jura, France E.H. Taylor We were skeptics tooThe vines are planted in clay heavy soils and the grapes are usually harvested at the end of September. Direct press into 3,000L foudre for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before racking into smaller, 440L neutral oak barrels. Jean Baptiste concludes that this is an incredibly age worthy white wine.