Michel Gahier Macavin du Jura
'This is a strange appellation because it references a wine type as well as an area. The wine type is Macvin and the area is Arbois.
This is a wine that is made from unfermented grape juice known as must (which also includes the solids such as skins, pulp and pips which is known as pommace) from Chardonnay and/or Savagnin grapes which has been boiled to reduce the volume by 50%.
The wine is then fortified with a marc which has been made by Michel to gain an alcohol level between 16% to 22% which is required for acceptance by the appellation. Michel’s Macvin is usually 17%.
The resulting wine must then be aged in old oak barrels for at least a year before being released. The wine can be red, white or rosé depending on the grapes used.
This is a delicious wine that can fulfil a number of roles.'
- Living Wines
