This is the second iteration of Thomas Finot's Petillant Naturel, made up of Jacquere, Altesse, and Verdesse (40/40/20) in the 2024 vintage. It's lively and fresh with aromas of wildflowers and subtle orchard fruit. The finish is crisp and clean,...

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...

Like a walk through the forests of the French alps, this year's Maceration, which is made with Jacquere and Verdesse, is a veritable explosion of pine cones, tangerine & Melon de Cavaillon with supple acidity, velvety tannins whilst sporting a...