Michel Gahier, Macvin du Jura, NV night-inn-template If you think of South

If you think of South African reds as big and sunny

and a touch of tobacco and leather

yielded wines of remarkable depth

graceful finish with lingering notes of herbs

fermented with native yeasts and bottled unfiltered

Michel Gahier, Macvin du Jura, NV night-inn-template If you think of SouthMacvin du Jura is one of the regions most traditional and least understood winesa fortified vin de liqueur made by blending fresh, unfermented grape must with aged Marc (eau de vie) from Jura grapes, then aging the blend for a few years in barrel. Michel Gahiers version is based on Chardonnay must, fortified with his own house distilled Marc, and aged in old oak barrels for around three years before bottling. The result is sweet but structured, with