Purchased grapes from Thomas Blard in the Savoie.

Thomas Finot in the Coteaux Grésivaudan made the vibrant 2024 Tracteur Rouge from 35% Persan, 35% Gamay, 25% Pinot noir and 5% Merlot.  The wine shows a lovely bright red color and pretty aromas of black cherry and plum skin...

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...

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,...