From the windswept heights of Rodnick Farm at 1,800 feet elevation in California's rugged Chalone appellation, Jolie-Laide Wines crafts this exceptional expression of Melon de Bourgogne. The Gavilan Mountain Range's unique terroir, with its dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and limestone-rich soils, provides the perfect canvas for this rare French varietal more commonly found in France's Loire Valley. This 2024 vintage showcases the variety's characteristic mineral-driven profile with bright acidity, subtle stone fruit notes, and a distinctive saline finish that speaks to the vineyard's elevated mountain terroir.

Composition: 100% Melon de Bourgogne from Rodnick Farm vineyard
High-altitude vineyard at 1,800 feet with limestone and calcareous soils
Winemaking: Traditional vinification methods respecting the varietal's natural character
Aging: Careful maturation to preserve the wine's fresh acidity and mineral complexity