Benoit Badoz Cotes du Jura Trousseau Vignoble Les Roussots 2017 Bottle:12 old-vine Mencia (these vines were

old-vine Mencia (these vines were planted between 40 and 60 years ago) that was brought up in used barrels

grape vine stems

the intense black fruit flavors are marked by a distinctive toasted/smoky-oak

providing terroir to create an elegant mountain Merlot

creamed and poached fish

Benoit Badoz Cotes du Jura Trousseau Vignoble Les Roussots 2017 Bottle:12 old-vine Mencia (these vines wereNose: medium intensity. Red cherry. Black cherry.. violet. raspberry. Aniseed. Toast. Smoke. Cedar. Medicinal. Palate: dry Medium acidity. Medium body. Medium tannin. Medium alcohol. Medium intensity. Licorice. Black pepper. Medium finish. Good quality. Drink now.