Franck Peillot Bugey Mondeuse 2022 750ml whisky The long finish shows nice

The long finish shows nice underlying tension

while a fine backbone of orange peel acidity keeps this light on its feet and graceful

I was hoping for more concentration and mid-palate presence

it allows a glimpse at its incredible depth of flavors with a very long multi-layered finish

and hints of citrus zest

Franck Peillot Bugey Mondeuse 2022 750ml whisky The long finish shows nice"Mondeuse is the most rustic grape I've ever worked with. I have 100 year old Mondeuse vines that still produce 100 hectoliters per hectare just on their own. To me it's an ancestor, it's a Gaul with a big mustache. And just like our ancestors, they are firmly rooted in the past. This is how I approach working with Mondeuse. All the work is in the vines with Mondeuse: you have to take good care of it for it to take good care of itself. Aging it in oak