Les Bottes Rouges, Arbois Leon, 2022 so032025 anne sophie dubois 2023s once favored by the Bourbon

once favored by the Bourbon royal court but nearly extinct before its recent revival

these are wines to hold onto

the gnarled old field blends planted over a century ago

yet perfect for cocktails

and quietly age-worthy

Les Bottes Rouges, Arbois Leon, 2022 so032025 anne sophie dubois 2023s once favored by the BourbonLes Bottes Rouges is the Jura domaine of Jean Baptiste Menigoz, a former teacher who spent a decade obsessed with the vines before going all in, training under Jura master Stephane Tissot along the way. He farms organically with biodynamic touches and makes characterful, low intervention wines. "Leon" is his Arbois Chardonnay, a fresh, mineral white made in the topped up (ouille) style. Expect bright orchard fruit, lively acidity and a stony, saline