TROUSSEAU 2021 - Cuvée des Géologues (Lucien AVIET & fils)

AGE OF VINES: N/A

LOCATION: A blend of several terroirs located in Arbois and Montigny-lès-Arsures: the Ruzard and Rosière plots, both situated on the renowned Coteau des Rosières; the Poussot plot, located at the bottom of the slope; and the Nonceau plot, nestled beneath the wooded limestone ledge that overlooks it.

EXPOSURE: South.

SOILS:

• The Ruzard, Rosières, and Poussot plots consist of thick clay soils with "chailles" (siliceous concretions) covering the iridescent marls of the KEUPER (Triassic era).
  
  
• The Nonceau plot sits on a bedrock composed of oolitic and crinoidal limestone dating from the BAJOCIAN (Jurassic era); the thick scree of rich gravel wrapped in a clay matrix from the overhanging limestone ledge provides an ideal environment for Trousseau.

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"The Aviet & Fils estate has produced a very, very lovely Trousseau here, where the blend with a little Ploussard has given it roundness and a very gourmand profile. The aromas of redcurrant, strawberry, and blueberry are heightened by a pinch of black pepper and cinnamon; it is fresh and juicy on the palate—perfect!"