{"title":"Avgoustatis grape variety","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"auguste-rouge-2018-sous-le-vegetal","title":"Auguste Red 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAuguste Red 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/sous-le-vegetal\/\"\u003eSous le Végétal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuguste is the Roman emperor, and it's also the grape variety. The only dry red in the project, it reflects the salinity of the schist and the freshness and acidity of the quartz. Its cherry and red fruit aromas remain elegant and taut, with rich tannins. A long, full wine with a saline finish. Decanting is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVillage of Pagondas, on the foothills of Mount Karvounis, not far from the Heraion of Samos. Schist and quartz soils. The wine is made from a blend of\u003cbr\u003efour types of rock on two plots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe avgoustiatis grape variety (\"the august\") is interplanted with the muscats of the Livia cuvée, another reason for its name. Avgoustiatis is a rare variety, the first red grape variety harvested in Greece. It is grown organically in conversion to permaculture. The vines, pruned in goblet form, are harvested by hand on the morning of August 15th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree-run juice obtained by maceration in stainless steel vats by diffusion for forty days, whole bunches. No aeration or stabilization: only settling, pumping over and topping up are carried out. Half of the vinification is in 500-liter Stockinger barrels and half in ovoid concrete vats. Wine without additives, unfiltered, bottled by gravity and transferred by peristaltic pump into black bottles ensuring aging. Aged in bottles with organic cork without paraffin, sealed with a mixture of paraffin and black beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sous le Végétal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55866760626560,"sku":"EWAPAAUGU18RGT75","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/Auguste-vin-naturel-rouge-2018-Sous-le-vegetal.jpg?v=1744381271"},{"product_id":"auguste-rouge-2019-sous-le-vegetal","title":"Auguste Red 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAuguste Red 2019,\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSous le Végétal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuguste is the only dry red wine from the Sous le Végétal project. It takes its name from the indigenous Greek avgoustiatis grape variety, from which it is made entirely. It is a light wine that, through its Mediterranean nature, recalls something of the reds of the Jura: a characteristic earthy and mineral note, plenty of character—prune, clove, anise, vanilla, cherry jam, rich tannins, and, on the finish, a salinity due to the mineral-rich soils (particularly schist and limestone) of the island of Samos. The fruity notes remain taut and elegant. Decanting is recommended. The vines grow on the foothills of Mount Karvounis, not far from the village of Pagondas. The wine is a blend of four types of rock on two plots. The Avgoustiatis ('the august') grape variety is a rare variety, the first red grape variety harvested in Greece. It is cultivated organically in conversion to permaculture. The vines, pruned in the 'goblet' style, are harvested by hand on the morning of August 15th. The wine is first obtained by a forty-day maceration of whole bunches in stainless steel vats. Half of the vinification is done in 500-liter Stockinger barrels and the other half in ovoid concrete vats. The wine is completely additive-free, unfiltered, and bottled by gravity. The black bottle ensures the wine ages and the closure is made with a cork sealed with a mixture of paraffin and black beeswax.\u003cbr\u003eTo find out more\u003cbr\u003eUnder the plant lies the mineral: this is the meaning of this concept of natural vintages created in Greece, on the island of Samos, by a team of friends gathered around the winemakers Jason Ligas and Patrick Bouju. The successful enterprise marks a renaissance of the thousand-year-old vineyard of this island in the North Aegean Sea, which owes its dense and woody vegetation to various nicknames received in Antiquity, from Dryoussa (“covered with oaks”) to Kyparissia (“covered with cypresses”) and Melamphyllos (“With dark foliage”). This natural wealth covers a unique and varied subsoil: volcanic rocks and notably basalts, limestone, quartz, pink granites, schists, iron cast irons… The idea was born from Jason’s meeting with the Samos Wine Cooperative. Patrick Bouju soon joined the project. The five vintages of Sous le Végétal—Livia, Hüpnos, Octave, Palli \u0026amp; Genesia and Auguste—are produced on around sixty plots of Samos Muscat à petits grains (and Avgoustiatis for the red vintage), between 400 and 910 meters above sea level. Each plot is vinified separately. For vinification, four types of containers are used: amphorae, concrete eggs, stainless steel vats and 500-liter barrels. Each locality is vinified in at least two of the four containers and the aging takes place in black bottles sealed with wax. No added sulfur, no filtration: Samos' winemakers are rediscovering wine as it was made in their childhood. This is one of the wonders of natural wine: it allows, through the most innovative projects, to reconnect with forgotten traditions. Sous le Végétal also takes under its wing the A la Natural vintages by Patrick Bouju.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sous le Végétal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55867863794048,"sku":"EWAPAAUGU19RGT75-1","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/Augste_2019_01.jpg?v=1744404027"},{"product_id":"semele-rouge-2022-sous-le-vegetal","title":"Sémélé Rosé 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSémélé Rosé 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/sous-le-vegetal\/\"\u003eSous le Végétal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSémélé, exclusively from Culinaries, is an organic and natural rosé wine from the island of Samos (Greece) that is part of Patrick Bouju's Sous le Végétal project in partnership with Culinaries. Its name alludes to the myth of Semele, mistress of Zeus and mother of Dionysus, god of Wine and Intoxication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSous le Végétal vintages are primarily based on Samos Muscat à petits grains and, more rarely, on other local grape varieties. Here, the red Avgoustiatis grape variety is blended in equal parts with Muscat. The vines are managed biodynamically and in permaculture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA blend of avgoustiatis (a very common red grape variety in Greece) macerated for a week and directly pressed muscat, all organic, Sémélé is neither filtered nor fined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its deep, lively and seductive color, its fruitiness of strawberry and raspberry and its lovely tannins, Sémélé is a natural rosé that leans towards a light red. It will go well with tapas, mezes, starters and Mediterranean dishes: we recommend pairing it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/lionel-durot\/\"\u003etaramas by Lionel Durot\u003c\/a\u003e, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/saumon-de-france\/\"\u003esmoked fish or seafood hors d'oeuvres by Saumon de France\u003c\/a\u003e, or with the delicious \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/frederic-paez\/\"\u003epoutargue de Martigues by Frédéric Paez\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more about Sous le Végétal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder the plant lies the mineral: this is the meaning of this concept of natural and additive-free vintages exclusively for Culinaries, produced in Greece, on the island of Samos, by a team gathered around \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/patrick-bouju-domaine-la-boheme\/\"\u003ePatrick Bouju\u003c\/a\u003e. Sous le Végétal also takes under its wing the vintages \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/boutique\/vins-naturels\/region\/france\/auvergne\/a-la-natural-rouge-2017-cuvee-exclusive-de-culinaries\/\"\u003eA la Natural\u003c\/a\u003e signed by Patrick Bouju.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory (and geography)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSous le Végétal marks the rebirth of the thousand-year-old vineyard of this island in the eastern Aegean Sea with its dense, wooded vegetation. This rich plant life covers a unique and varied subsoil: volcanic rocks (basalts), limestone, quartz, pink granites, schists, iron cast iron... In Sous le Végétal, the winemakers of Samos rediscover the wine they made in their childhood, proving once again that natural wine allows, through innovative projects, to reconnect with forgotten traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties and vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour of the seven vintages of Sous le Végétal — Livia, Hüpnos, Octave, Palli \u0026amp; Genesia and Auguste — are produced on around sixty plots of Samos muscat à petits grains between 400 and 910 meters above sea level. The other vintages, Auguste, Alexandre and Sémélé, are respectively based on avgoustiatis or asyrtiko, blended or not with Samos muscat. Each plot is vinified separately. Four types of winemaking containers are used: amphorae, concrete eggs, stainless steel vats, and 500-liter barrels. Each lieu-dit is vinified in at least two of the four containers, and the wine is aged in black, wax-sealed bottles. No sulfites are added or filtration is performed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sous le Végétal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55867902394752,"sku":"EWAPASEME22RST75","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/Sous-le-vegetal-semele-2022-vin-naturel-rose-1.jpg?v=1744409219"},{"product_id":"auguste-cuvee-exclusive-rouge-2022-sous-le-vegetal","title":"Auguste Red 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAuguste (exclusive vintage) Red 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/sous-le-vegetal\/\"\u003eSous le Végétal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic and natural, Auguste takes its name from the indigenous Greek avgoustiatis grape variety, from which it is made entirely. It is, for now, the only dry red wine from the Sous le Végétal project, led on the Greek island of Samos by Patrick Bouju. The vines grow on the foothills of Mount Karvounis, not far from the village of Pagondas. The wine is a blend of four types of rock on two plots. The avgoustiatis grape variety (\"the august\") is a rare variety, the first red grape variety harvested in Greece. It is grown organically in conversion to permaculture. The vines, pruned in goblet form, are harvested by hand on the early morning of August 15th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is first obtained by a forty-day maceration of whole bunches in stainless steel vats. Half of the vinification is done in 500-liter Stockinger barrels and the other half in ovoid concrete vats. This wine from the Samos terroir is completely additive-free, unfiltered and bottled by gravity. The black bottle ensures the wine ages and the closure is made with a cork sealed with a mixture of paraffin and black beeswax.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuguste is a light red wine with no additives or added sulfites which, through its Mediterranean nature, recalls something of the reds of the Jura: characteristic earthy and mineral notes, lots of character - prune, clove, anise, vanilla, cherry jam, rich tannins and, on the finish, a salinity due to the mineral-rich soils (particularly schist and limestone) of the island of Samos. The fruity notes remain taut and elegant. Decanting is recommended. Auguste will enjoy all the meze and hors d'oeuvres from the land or the sea. A charcuterie from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/maison-montalet\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaison Montalet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/la-ferme-de-mayrinhac\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFerme de Mayrinhac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (for example a galabard black pudding) will suit him like a glove, or even smoked scallops (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/saumon-de-france\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSalmon de France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLearn more about Sous le Végétal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder the plant lies the mineral: this is the meaning of this concept of natural vintages exclusively from Culinaries, created in Greece, on the island of Samos, by a team gathered around \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/producteurs\/patrick-bouju-domaine-la-boheme\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePatrick Bouju\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sous le Végétal also takes under its wing the vintages \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/boutique\/vins-naturels\/region\/france\/auvergne\/a-la-natural-rouge-2017-cuvee-exclusive-de-culinaries\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eA la Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e signed Patrick Bouju.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHistory\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSous le Végétal marks the rebirth of the thousand-year-old vineyard of this island in the eastern Aegean Sea with its dense, wooded vegetation. This rich plant life covers a unique and varied subsoil: volcanic rocks (basalts), limestone, quartz, pink granites, schists, iron cast iron... In Sous le Végétal, the winemakers of Samos rediscover the wine they made in their childhood, proving once again that natural wine allows, through innovative projects, to reconnect with forgotten traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGrape varieties and vinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour of the seven vintages of Sous le Végétal — Livia, Hüpnos, Octave, Palli \u0026 Genesia and Auguste — are produced on around sixty plots of Samos muscat à petits grains between 400 and 910 meters above sea level. The other vintages, Auguste, Alexandre and Sémélé, are respectively based on avgoustiatis, asyrtiko and a blend of Samos muscat and avgoustiatis. Each plot is vinified separately. Four types of winemaking containers are used: amphorae, concrete eggs, stainless steel vats, and 500-liter barrels. Each plot is vinified in at least two of the four containers, and the wine is aged in black, wax-sealed bottles. No sulfur is added or filtration is performed.","brand":"Sous le Végétal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55867919073664,"sku":"EWAPAAUGU22RGT75","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/SLV-Auguste-2022-1-jpg.webp?v=1744409903"},{"product_id":"brandy-spiritueux-distillerie-du-viaduc","title":"Brandy Spirits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrandy,\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillerie du Viaduc\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistillerie du Viaduc, a leading artisan of exceptional eaux-de-vie in the Île-de-France region, unveils its Brandy, a distinguished and elegant spirit made from the rare Avgoustatis grape variety. This brandy, carefully crafted using a double distillation process, reveals a complex and seductive aromatic palette, combining depth and finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePreparation of a refined brandy\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis brandy is precisely distilled to preserve the aromatic richness of the Avgoustatis grape variety, an unusual Greek variety renowned for its concentrated aromas. Aged in barrels, it develops a balanced structure and complexity worthy of the finest spirits. Its deep golden color testifies to its careful aging, while its 43% alcohol content ensures a beautiful intensity on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA powerful nose and a velvety palate\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the first nose, this brandy reveals captivating notes of candied cherry and prune, complemented by a subtle touch of woody vanilla brought by the time spent in barrels. On the palate, it reveals itself to be full-bodied and structured, with a sweet and fruity attack, followed by a harmonious rise in power. The finish is long and persistent, marked by slightly spicy aromas and a beautiful warm sensation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to enjoy it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal as a digestif, this brandy can be savored neat to appreciate all its aromatic complexity. It also lends itself to sophisticated cocktails, bringing depth and elegance to classic creations such as a Brandy Sour or a revisited Old Fashioned.","brand":"Distillerie du Viaduc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55868133867904,"sku":"FDIVIBRANXSPI70","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/Distillerie-du-Viaduc-spiritueux-Brandy-1.jpg?v=1744424053"},{"product_id":"semele-cuvee-exclusive-rose-2023-sous-le-vegetal","title":"Sémélé (exclusive vintage) Rosé 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSémélé (exclusive vintage) Rosé 2023,\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSous le Végétal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Sémélé 2023, Sous le Végétal revisits the notion of rosé by offering a cuvée halfway between a light red and a structured rosé. A bold blend of 50% Avgoustatis macerated for a week and 50% Muscat Petit Grain pressed directly, it reveals beautiful aromatic intensity and vibrant acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA rosé off the beaten track\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is distinguished by its deep, vivid color, revealing its structure and aromatic intensity. The short maceration of Avgoustatis gives it fine tannins and a nice length on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA fruity nose and a balanced palate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose explodes with notes of strawberry, raspberry and crisp red fruits. On the palate, the attack is fresh, the structure light but persistent, with a tangy and dynamic finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to enjoy Sémélé?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 10-12°C and decanted before tasting, Sémélé will accompany summer grills, Mediterranean dishes and soft cheeses. With an aging potential of more than 10 years, it will gain complexity with time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sous le Végétal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55868142092672,"sku":"EWAPASEME23RST75","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/Sous-le-Vegetal-Semele-rose-vin-naturel-2023-1.jpg?v=1744425165"},{"product_id":"auguste-cuvee-exclusive-rouge-2023-sous-le-vegetal","title":"Auguste (exclusive vintage) Red 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAuguste (exclusive vintage) Red 2023,\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSous le Végétal\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Auguste 2023, Sous le Végétal enhances the rare Avgoustatis grape variety, a native Greek grape with deep, spicy aromas. Thanks to a month of whole-bunch maceration, this red wine reveals beautiful complexity and a silky texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAn intense and distinguished Mediterranean red\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown on schist soils, this wine reveals a fine tannic structure and beautiful freshness, perfectly balancing power and finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA spicy nose and an elegant palate\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose reveals notes of black cherry, spices, and garrigue, typical of Mediterranean grape varieties. On the palate, it is distinguished by its beautiful tension, velvety tannins, and a long, mineral finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to enjoy Auguste?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServed at 16-18°C, Auguste is the perfect accompaniment to a leg of lamb, a spicy tagine, or roasted vegetables with herbs. 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