2023 Michel Gahier, Arbois Blanc Chardonnay "Les Follasses", Jura, France Willett Altitude at 650-700 meters on

Altitude at 650-700 meters on volcanic soils

It delivers a nicely aromatic and herbal nose of white flowers

thus it is called the “monster” parcel

60% of the fruit is not destemmed

The Pinot Noir at Bauchets was planted in 1980

2023 Michel Gahier, Arbois Blanc Chardonnay "Les Follasses", Jura, France Willett Altitude at 650-700 meters onThe soil in this single vineyard site in Montigny is typical clay limestone mix. Gahier leaves this wine under the veil (sous voile) for a more extensive period of time than the Les Crets; thus, the wine reflects the classical hazelnut and honeyed quality of the best of the whites from the region. Typically, it is quite full bodied but carries a significant level of acidity that makes the wine particularly age worthy.