100% Savagnin sourced primarily from the Au Barby and Grand Curoulet parcels (in Montigny and Arbois), on marl and terre de gryphées soils. Fermented in 500L barrels in the Burgundian way (topped up). Aged for 10 months in neutral 350L oak barrels. Fresh, slightly saline, good acidity. Delicate nose with aromas of yellow apple, melon and hints of grass (fennel?). Flavors of yellow apple and chalk. Fresh, slightly saline, good acidity — 3 years ago
Elegant Vin Jaune by reputed producer Lucien Aviet in Montigny-les-Arsures, just north of Arbois. Savagnin from several plots, aged for 8 years under veil. Intense, complex nose with aromas of nuts and curry. Fresh, lively on the palate. Slightly saline, mouthwatering acidity — 3 years ago
Last of the case of 59s. Good stuff all around, shared with better company — 6 years ago
A favorite of Sabrina's, found while tasting on a day out in the city. This was the first wine she's tasted different vintages on. The difference for the Montigny was stark. — 7 years ago
Brombeere! — 11 years ago
Blend from different sites - Bonneveaux, Perrières et Coères - in Montigny, the southernmost appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise. Aged for 4 months in stainless steel and 4 months in oak barrels (15% new). Pale color. Hints of fennel. Balanced, quite elegant — 3 years ago
Really good. Slightly oxidative, bruised red apple. PM lovers please apply. Masculine, serious but not fussy, celery root. Very drinkable. — 4 years ago
Elegant. It is a shame that Jacques is hanging up his shoes, and (currently) has no apparent heir to continue his superb work. The once king of Montigny-les-Asures can coax a sublime wine out of Trousseau (Bastardo) with lovely ripe red cherry, earthy dustiness, white pepper, cranberries and red currants. Light and elegant, with very fine grainy tannin and plenty of acid. This destined to be a sleeper, like an elegant Ruchottes-Chambertin. It's built around its vibrancy, needs a few years to resolve (the 2010 I enjoyed recently is tantamount to this). — 10 years ago
Jeroen Koenen
Improved significantly since last bottle I had. — 6 months ago