Michel Gahier, Arbois Blanc Melon La Fauquette, 2020 SO070825 Spindler Grand Crus and known for producing subtle

and known for producing subtle

fish in cream sauce

vanilla pod

bergamot and a chewy-chalky finish demonstrate the Cramant/Vertus terroir perfectly

always delivers a little extra structure and spice compared to their airier bottlings—making this one perfect for drinking now or aging if you’ve got the patience

Michel Gahier, Arbois Blanc Melon La Fauquette, 2020 SO070825 Spindler Grand Crus and known for producing subtleLa Fauquette represents pure Melon Queue Rouge from vineyard soils of blue marl, contributing spiciness and freshness. This wine is made sous voile (under a veil of yeast) in a 25 hectoliter foudre without topping up, allowing controlled oxidation. After bottling the previous vintage, the wine transfers into 400 liter barrels of Jura oak to complete aging. The result is a distinctive expression of this mutant grape, marked by minerality, spice, and