Caveau de Bacchus

4 Rue de la Boutière, 39600 Montigny-lès-Arsures

Categories
Notable Producers
Location
Arbois Area - Montigny-lès-Arsures
The late Lucien Aviet was nicknamed Bacchus, hence the name of this 5ha-estate in Montigny-les-Arsures, which is now run by his son Vincent, with his son Maxence due to join the estate full-time soon. One of the most traditional estates in terms of winemaking, almost everything is aged in foudres, except Savagnin for Vin Jaune in barrels. Trousseau (from various sites), Melon-à-Queue Rouge (Chardonnay) and Vin Jaune are classic and long-lived wines.
Flagship Wines
Lucien Aviet et Fils - Caveau de Bacchus Réserve du Caveau Cuvée des Geologues
Lucien Aviet et Fils - Caveau de Bacchus Réserve Cuvée des Docteurs Blanc
Lucien Aviet et Fils - Caveau de Bacchus Cuvée de la Confrerie Vin Jaune Arbois