Jura, France

Arnaud Greiner

Les Vieilles Gallines 2020

£49

ARNAUD GREINER
Les Vieilles Gallines 2020
Jura, France

From an old vineyard of Melon à Queue Rouge, a Jurassic kind of Chardonnay, here planted over pure limestone. The grapes are pressed directly as whole bunches and ferment in cuve, before being transferred to a combination of old barrels and cuve for two years of élevage. This is an incredibly layered take on the grape, with complex notes of salt, stone and spice.

Please note there is a limit of one bottle per customer.

Melon à Queue Rouge


ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Arnaud Greiner farms just under a hectare of old vines planted over six remote parcels and a variety of terroirs around his home in Liesle.

The micro plots are spread out between the Jura and the neighbouring Doubs and planted with a heady mix of Chardonnay, Savagnin, Melon à Queue Rouge, Ploussard, Pinot Noir, Trousseau, Gamay and ancient varieties.

Arnaud’s day job is working alongside Etienne Thiebaud of Domaine des Cavarodes, and much like his mentor, it is needless to say that Arnaud works with great respect for nature in the vines. Tending them by horse and hand, he works organically and with a real sensitivity.

Our years of tasting in the cellar with Arnaud have revealed one of the most talented young vignerons in the Jura. Built on a backbone of pristine fruit, his wines are uncommonly pure, displaying a subtle elegance and gentle focus. It is a real pleasure to share them with you all.