The blend changes every year for Thomas Finot's unique and refreshing Tractor Blanc - in 2022 it's 60 % Jacquère, 20% Verdesse and 20% Chardonnay. This is a delightful everyday wine, featuring lovely aromas of green apple, quince, melon, almond,...

According to the hefty Wine Grapes book (Robinson/Harding/Vouillamoz), there were a total of about 2 hectares (5 acres) of Verdesse in the world as of 2008. Thomas Finot now says there is about 3-4 hectares total. Thomas started with an...