Jean-Christophe Jezequel, Bulle Rose 2022

Pineau d'Aunis, Grolleau, and Gamay Tenturier

Loire Valley, France

Jean-Christophe released his first vintage in 2019. For years he has grown organic grapes on his beautiful property in Faverolles-sur-Cher, overlooking the Cher river and sold them to winemakers in the surrounding area. Before striking off on his own, JC staged with Pascal and Moses of Les Capriades, Hervé Villemade, and Jerome Lenoir. The first vintage he decided to vinify was 2017, and with guidance from Pascal Potaire, moved into Pascal's old cellar a few kilometers away and began experimenting. We think he's going to become one of the great stars of the Loire Valley.