2023 Michel Gahier, Arbois Blanc Chardonnay "Les Follasses", Jura, France Pascal Cotat They are around 20 years

They are around 20 years old now and planted on pure sand and pebbles with virtually no clay

The finished blend was then married with a beautiful 9-year Kentucky bourbon

Polk County AVA

Fermented and aged in 456L barrels (30% new) for 10 months + 8  months in stainless steel

a slow wave of  smoke that deepens as it reveals its herbaceous notes and green fruity undertones

2023 Michel Gahier, Arbois Blanc Chardonnay "Les Follasses", Jura, France Pascal Cotat They are around 20 yearsThe 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.