2018 Michel Gahier, Arbois Blanc Melon "La Fauquette", Jura, France
$54.99
This cuvée, again from a single vineyard in Montigny, is aged for one year in large foudres at which point it is then racked into smaller barrel for an additional three years “sous voile”. Called Chardonnay, the vines are of the local variety known as “Melon Queue Rouge”, a white grape the skin color of which bleeds towards red as it approaches the stem.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Jura
- Style White Wine
- Producer Michel Gahier
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Icon, Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Oxidative
- This item is not eligible for discount.