Michel Gahier, Jura, Arbois, Vin Jaune, 2015
Michel Gahier, Jura, Arbois, Vin Jaune, 2015

Michel Gahier, Vin Jaune, 2015

£156.00

The only expression of Savagnin you will find in Michel’s cellar is the fully committed Vin Jaune style. His approach is unparalleled and unequalled—decidedly old school—spicy, somewhat exotic (Savagnin is indeed a parent of Gewürztraminer), and smoky all at once. Slightly exotic and beautifully poised. Last bottle available.

The only expression of Savagnin you will find in Michel’s cellar is the fully committed Vin Jaune style. His approach is unparalleled and unequalled—decidedly old school—spicy, somewhat exotic (Savagnin is indeed a parent of Gewürztraminer), and smoky all at once. Slightly exotic and beautifully poised. Last bottle available.

Michel is the first generation to solely focus on viticulture and bottling wines, taking over in 1990. Now cultivating around 8ha planted with Chardonnay, Melon a queue Rouge, Trousseau and a little Savagnin from which he makes only a limited quantity of vin Jaune. The cellar is filled with large old foudres and looks as if time stood still. All his wines are plot specific. You may be a Jura aficionado and have never encountered Michel’s wine, this is quite possible. For sure they will leave a lasting impact on you once you do.

Grape Variety: Savagnin Terroir: Red Marnes Vineyard/Plot Name: From varying selected plots Vinification: Hand harvested, Direct Press, native yeasts, fermentation in old oak. with no additions of sulphur Ageing: Sous Voile style, 400 litre barrels not topped up during maturation lasting 7 years.