A rare glimpse of Melon de Bourgogne from the limestone hills of Vézelay, grown alongside Chardonnay on the same sunlit slope. The wine shimmers with quiet tension—citrus zest, crushed shell, and white blossom glide over a taut mineral backbone drawn from shallow limestone soils. Nine months on fine lees in stainless steel lend gentle texture and saline depth, while keeping the palate bright and linear. A vivid, refreshing interpretation of this seldom-seen Burgundian variety, alive with precision and energy.

Winemaker | Jean-Paul Pando

Region | Vézelay, Burgundy, France

Variety | Melon de Bourgogne

Vintage | 2024

Viticulture | Organic

Soil | Shallow limestone

Exposure | South-facing, 10 % slope

Élevage | 9 months on lees in stainless steel

Vinification
Hand-harvested from organically farmed vines of Melon de Bourgogne and Chardonnay planted side by side on thin limestone soils. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, then aged nine months on fine lees in stainless steel. Bottled unfiltered, with minimal sulphur, this wine reflects the precision and salinity of Vézelay’s terroir—pure, tense, and quietly distinctive.