2020 Michel Gahier Arbois 'Les Cretes' Chardonnay

Place: Arbois - Jura, France

Variety: Chardonnay

Farming: Organic

Tucked into the heart of Montigny-les-Arsures—widely celebrated as the Jura’s premier terroir for Trousseau—Michel Gahier quietly crafts some of the region’s most soulful wines. Just a stone’s throw from Arbois, this small village is home to Michel’s 6-hectare vineyard, where he farms with care, precision, and deep respect for tradition.

Les Crêts is a standout Jura Chardonnay from Montigny-les-Arsures, grown on exceptional Trousseau terroir. In the excellent 2020 vintage, Michel Gahier added no sulphites and aged the wine in old foudre for two years. The result is layered and expressive, with honey, pear, almond, and a gentle oxidative note offering nutty spice and umami. Long, mineral, and deeply drinkable—this is Jura Chardonnay at its finest.