Opened Michel Gahier “Lou Blanc” last night and it absolutely ripped. Super reductive right out the gate, big struck match, crazy high acid, and that great tension with the lees.
One of those wines that just slapped straight out the glass. Honestly thought it might be my wine of the year so far for 2026.
Came back to it tonight and it’s basically a different wine. The reduction has blown off and with it some of the magic from night one. Fruit is a bit more exposed and not quite as compelling also the acidity feels like it’s settled down a lot too.
Still a good bottle, but this feels like a wine that was at its absolute best right when it was opened. Kinda wish I’d just finished it in one sitting.
by Electrical_Ad8011