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Wine without added sulfites, often associated with natural wine, is a form of ancestral winemaking based on minimal intervention, with no added inputs or sulfites, in order to preserve the pure expression of the grape and the terroir. Although sulfites are naturally present during fermentation, these wines are distinguished by their authenticity, their digestibility, and a more humane and sustainable agricultural approach.

Natural white wine differs from organic and biodynamic wine in that it is made without inputs, relying on organic grapes, indigenous yeasts, and almost no sulfites. It offers a freer expression of the terroir, grape variety, and vintage, with styles varying greatly from tense minerality to complex oxidization. Choosing a natural white wine is both a unique tasting experience and a commitment to viticulture that respects living things.

Organic wine emerged in reaction to industrialized conventional wine and is based on strict specifications that limit inputs and sulfites. Natural wine goes even further: it must be made from organic grapes, prioritizes minimal intervention and very few sulfites, encompassing both an ethical and agricultural approach.

Christmas is coming. Mariah Carey is on repeat, Love Actually is playing for the 17th time, meals are getting serious, and ugly sweaters are far too proudly displayed. And amidst all this, a vital question remains: what do we put in our glasses?

Contrary to popular belief, organic wine does contain sulfur, but in quantities strictly limited by European regulations. SO₂ is an essential tool to protect wine, even organic wine, although some winemakers go further by producing wines without added sulfites, known as natural wines. These wines meet a growing demand for more digestible, vibrant, and authentic wines.

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The choice of wines to pair with oysters has never been a problem, regardless of our level of wine knowledge, but some pairings turn out to be exceptional.

Which wine to pair with poultry? When it comes to pairing poultry with wine, the first question that arises is the type of poultry!

Natural wine is part of a global ecological approach aimed at preserving soils, biodiversity, and the planet through viticulture without pesticides or chemical inputs, and low-intervention winemaking. It reduces environmental impact (less CO₂, better water management), protects winemakers' health by limiting their exposure to toxic products, and supports local short supply chains. Consumed in moderation, it may have a lesser impact on health than conventional wine, particularly due to the absence of sulfites and chemical residues. Finally, natural wine stands out for its authentic taste, true to the terroir, resulting from indigenous yeasts and the natural expression of the grape.

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Organic wine certification is based on strict European regulations governing both viticulture and winemaking, with independent annual checks. It guarantees the absence of chemical pesticides, a limitation of inputs and sulphites, and complete traceability from the vine to the cellar. However, the organic label does not cover all alternative practices such as natural wine or biodynamics, which sometimes go further than the regulatory framework.

"This wine has great tension!" Who hasn't heard this classic phrase from a wine merchant or sommelier when talking about a wine.

June 2025 is officially the hottest month ever recorded. Cities are sweltering, nights no longer offer relief, and fountains are running dry.

Minerality... a term that has been thrilling wine lovers for several years.

Natural wine is an ancestral winemaking process brought back into fashion, based on minimal intervention, the exclusive use of indigenous yeasts, and an almost total absence of inputs and sulfites. Both a gustatory choice and an ethical commitment, it stands apart from organic and biodynamic wine through a free expression of the terroir, the vintage, and the winemaker's work.

🍷 Back to school season… but no way we're saying goodbye to wine, right?! At Culinaries, we have just what you need: natural wines at affordable prices, to extend summer without breaking the bank.

Ah, the grape harvest... that crucial moment when everything is at stake, the climax of the wine world! As the sun sets over our beaches and rooftops, winegrowers get busy in the rows of vines. First in the south, then gradually moving up towards the Loire, Champagne, Alsace...

Forget everything you thought you knew about taste! There's more to life than sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Prepare your taste buds for umami, the fifth flavor that will revolutionize your palate.

Far from the powerful, colorful tannins of uncle's reds, light reds are increasingly making their way onto our tables! Often the preserve of natural wine, this fresher, less tannic red offers a high digestibility rate, and we love that!

First, let's start with a shocking fact: France is the world's leading rosé producer. While this news is far from surprising, it does tell us that there's room for making good natural rosé wine.

To enjoy your cheese, there's nothing better than a good white wine! Forget preconceived notions: red is a stain because of the tannins. You can always indulge in a full-bodied wine just for fun, but the harmony takes a hit. And what about the ideal white? It all depends on what's on your cheese board!