2023 Les Bottes Rouges, Arbois 'Leon' Chardonnay Jura, France E.H. Taylor It is the only vineyard

It is the only vineyard where blue slate is the dominant soil

Marshmallow and white flowers on the nose

Crafted only in the best vintages

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

followed by a second on the sorting table

2023 Les Bottes Rouges, Arbois 'Leon' Chardonnay Jura, France E.H. Taylor It is the only vineyardThe 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.