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Arbois Melon à Queue Rouge Bornard 2015

  • Floral
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: White
  • Organics
  • Natural
  • 13.80% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Light

A fresh, innovative cuvée revealing all the finest qualities of a virtually extinct grape variety. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly damaged label, 1 wax capsule
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Jura
  • Appellation/Wine: Arbois
  • Producer/Owner: Bornard
  • More information....

Arbois Melon à Queue Rouge Bornard serve at a temperature of 12°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Feuilletés au chèvre, Coquilles Saint Jacques grillées, Toast saumon et chèvre frais.

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Arbois Melon à Queue Rouge Bornard

The wine

Melon à queue rouge, a mutant of Chardonnay, produces subtle white wines with a style and range of aromas that differ from Burgundy Chardonnays. Because of its low yields, this grape variety, native to the Jura, has almost disappeared. Nevertheless, Domaine Bornard takes great pleasure in cultivating its forty-year-old melon à queue rouge vines. In the vineyard, the estate follows the principles of sustainable viticulture. The hand-picked fruit is vinified and fermented naturally in temperature-controlled vats using native yeasts. The cuvée is aged in ‘foudre’ (large wooden tuns) for twelve months before being bottled.
The expressive nose reveals exotic scents and lemony notes complemented by fragrances of white flowers and almonds. The intense, clean palate is dominated by hazelnut aromas leading delicately to a fresh, flavoursome finish.

Information about domain Bornard

A reserved but passionate wine maker, Philippe Bornard decided to start making wines under his own label in 2005, making the transition from cooperative working. At this time, Overnoy (who needs no introduction) said of Bornard that he produced the best unlabelled wine he knew of. All the cuvées produced today carry the “Vin de France” appellation. The styles are diverse and varied, from vin jaune to pet' nat' (pétillant nature – natural sparkling wine) and passing by ouillé wine. And not a year goes by without Philippe trying something new. The wines have a small amount of sulphur added to avoid any unpleasant surprises. The terroir is made up of grey, red and blue marl as well as clay-veined schist. The domain's 7 hectares have been organic since 2005 and certified Ecocert since 2013.

Detailed characteristics

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly damaged label, 1 wax capsule
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: yes
  • Alcohol percentage: 13.80 %
  • Country/Region: Jura
  • Appellation/Wine: Arbois
  • Producer/Owner: Bornard
  • Vintage: 2015
  • Color: White
  • Service temperature: 12°
  • Viticulture: Organics and natural 
  • Size (in ha): 11
  • Volume: 55000
  • Intensity: Light
  • Dominant aroma: Floral
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: Melon à Queue Rouge
Arbois Melon à Queue Rouge Bornard
Arbois Melon à Queue Rouge Bornard

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Arbois Melon à Queue Rouge Bornard 2015

iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format