“La Vigne de Mademoiselle” is one of Michel Gahier’s single-parcel bottlings of Trousseau, a red Jura variety prized for its light color, aromatic complexity, and earthy structure. The vines here are old and low-yielding, planted in marl and limestone soils just outside the town of Arbois.
Gahier farms organically, ferments with native yeasts, and ages the wine in old barrels, bottling unfined, unfiltered, and with little or no added sulfur. The style is traditional, but not rustic—there’s precision and brightness here, alongside a gentle wildness that makes Jura reds so compelling.
The 2023 vintage is especially vibrant, showing flavors of tart cherry, redcurrant, rose petal, black pepper, and subtle forest floor. The palate is light and savory, with fine tannins and a stony edge. It’s the kind of wine that rewards serving cool and pairing with simple, earthy dishes—think roast duck, lentils, or mushrooms.
