Xavier Reverchon Côtes du Jura Les Boutasses

Similar to our experience about 20 months ago. Nearly translucent. Austere, white pepper, bracing acidity. Enjoyable for what it is over three nights — and it works particularly well as an accompaniment to fatty foods like dry salami.

Light to pale ruby. Bracing and vibrant acidity -- as anticipated. Floral, rose petals, white pepper. Earthy. This is a distinctive wine -- don't think of or expect anything remotely akin to a flabby fruit bomb; this different in kind. And it's both a lovely and lively example of this varietal.