Michel Gahier, Arbois Rouge Trousseau La Vigne du Louis, 2024 NO UPC and longevity that Burgundy’s Grand

and longevity that Burgundy’s Grand Cru vineyards are known for

who took over his family's Marsala vineyards in 2004 and immediately committed to rigorous organic farming—no systemic chemicals

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is a rare thing: a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from this cool corner of South Africa

Drink it in 8–10 years

Michel Gahier, Arbois Rouge Trousseau La Vigne du Louis, 2024 NO UPC and longevity that Burgundy’s GrandNamed after Michel's brother Louis, to whom the vineyard is leased, La Vigne du Louis sits on a northeast facing slope requiring later harvest than other reds. The vines are nearly 60 years old with deep root systems drawing complexity from the terroir. Lighter in color and structure than Gahier's Grands Vergers, the wine offers vibrant freshness, smokiness, and cherry notes with silky tannins. Gahier prefers this cuve with four to five years of age,