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Michel Gahier, Arbois Blanc Lou, 2023

White Wine from Jura, France
by Michel Gahier
$52.99
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Lou Blanc is a proprietary blend of Chardonnay and Melon à Queue Rouge, an ancient Jura ancestor of Chardonnay identifiable by the red stem that develops as grapes ripen. This cuvée is made in the ouillé style, with barrels topped-up to maintain freshness without oxidation. The result captures the old-fashioned character of Melon à Queue Rouge—flavor and texture somewhere between pure Chardonnay and Savagnin—expressing the peculiar terroir of Montigny-les-Arsures. A distinctive, food-friendly Jura white.

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More about Michel Gahier

Based in Montigny les Arsures, widely known as the home of Trousseau, the Gahier family has been in the Jura since 1525. Sometimes known as the protegée of famed Jura producer Jacques Puffeney, it is clear after just a few exchanges that Michel Gahier was a singular winemaker in his own right. Throughout his 35+ vintages, Gahier's philosophy remains the same: nothing added, and nothing taken away. He harvests and vinifies all wines parcel by parcel. Each wine ultimately is derived exclusively from a single vineyard site. The white wines are layered and complex while his reds are fresh, mineral driven, and energetic.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Juicy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Rosenthal Wine Merchant has to say about this wine:

“Lou” is a relatively new cuvée for Michel, from 45-year-old Chardonnay vines in Montigny-lès-Arsures he recently acquired from his brother-in-law. Like “Les Crêts”, it spends two years in demi-muids and is kept topped up, but “Lou” displays more fruit-driven heft and lurking mineral power.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Coq au vin, pike, poultry, hard Jura cheeses, mushroom-based dishes, local Jura cuisine.

Tasting Profile

Apple, citrus, subtle spice, herbaceous notes. Medium body, high acidity. Between Chardonnay and Savagnin in character, fresh finish.