Arbois Chardonnay "Les Follasses" 2022

Michel Gahier's Chardonnay Les Follasses is a small work of art born in the heart of the Jura, a French wine region where the vineyards seem to be caressed by time and pampered by nature.

Here, around the village of Montigny-lès-Arsures, the hills and limestone soils cradle neat rows of Chardonnay, cultivated with an almost reverential respect for the environment. Michel Gahier, who is not only a winemaker but a true custodian of the terroir, cultivates these grapes using natural methods, letting the land tell its story through each cluster. When it comes to winemaking, Gahier is a master at letting things happen calmly and without force. After meticulous harvesting, winemaking proceeds with spontaneous fermentations, thanks to the natural yeasts that inhabit the cellar. And here the magic happens: Les Follasses is aged in old oak barrels, without invasive interventions, allowing the wine to evolve with the same relaxed elegance as a summer day in the Jura. The result? A Chardonnay that boasts aromas of ripe fruit, citrus, and a delightful minerality, with a structure that caresses the palate and a freshness that immediately makes you crave another sip.

The Winery: Michel Gahier

Michel Gahier is a renowned winemaker from the Jura, a wine region in eastern France, based in the village of Montigny-les-Arsures, just a stone's throw from Arbois. His family-run business has been dedicated to viticulture since the 18th century, but it was with Michel that it gained international fame. Specialized in traditional Jura grape varieties such as Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Chardonnay. Michel adopts organic and traditional methods, reflecting the region's unique terroir.