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Liqueur de Folle Noire 2014, Laurent Cazottes

Distillerie Cazottes
This delicious amber-red liqueur is made from fresh grapes and brandy from the same grape variety: Folle Noire, typical of the Gaillac region. Round and fruity, it is reminiscent of the best Cartagenes fortés from Roussillon, with its supple, well-melted grape skin tannins and aromas of fresh fruit and candied plum. Try it with a well-made Roquefort cheese or a fromage blanc and strawberry dessert. Alcohol content: 18%.

Orange Blanc 2020,

Château Lafitte
This Orange cuvée, with its spectacular old gold color and supple, enchanting tannins, is made from 100% Petit Manseng, the emblematic Jurançon grape variety. It is harvested by hand during the second half of September. Both the viticulture and the vinification process are carried out without the addition of chemical additives or sulfites. Orange is macerated for three weeks in terracotta jars, which gives it its beautiful tawny color, powerful nose, and supple, melting tannins. A true treasure to cellar for up to ten years (if you can manage that). The possibilities for almost infinite flavor pairings are endless (everything goes with it, including the most unlikely ingredients). A dense and powerful orange, of astonishing complexity, which at the same time does not forget to be fine and caressing.

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Château Lafitte is located in Béarn, on the noble terroir of Jurançon, the origin of superb sweet wines and dry wines that have nothing to envy them. Since the 14th century, Monein, the commune where the estate is located, has been nestled in an exceptional natural, rich and hilly environment. In the 16th century, vines already occupied a significant part of the property, and they have persisted to the present day. Philippe and Brigitte Arraou, the current owners, have undertaken to revive viticulture on the site, helped since 2012 by their son Antoine, a winemaker as passionate as his parents. Château Lafitte is now managed biodynamically and with agroforestry: five hectares of marl-limestone soils typical of the appellation, on a hilly terrain that can become very cold in winter. The king grape varieties of Jurançon, Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng, represent the majority of the grape varieties. Also typical of Jurançon and the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in general, viticulture en hautains, that is to say raised and trained very high, is practiced. As it was in many primitive vineyards, some of which are still active (Portugal, Spain, Georgia, etc.). On this beautiful estate, winemaking experiments are legion: aging in terracotta jars for dry wines, solera for sweet wines in untopped barrels, photovoltaic roofs for the cellar, rainwater harvesting, gravity-fed vinification. Château Lafitte produces sweet Jurançons as well as still dry wines and a very successful natural sparkling wine, Funambule.

Pécharmant Rouge 2018,

Domaine Le Barouillet
Pécharmant is the emblematic red wine of Bergerac, already drunk in the time of Cyrano and long before. Produced from clay-siliceous soils, it typically offers a dense, fruity profile, with notes of pepper and blackcurrant. Here, we have 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc, a traditional blend for the appellation. Vinification begins with a gentle whole-bunch maceration for twenty to thirty days. Half of the wine is aged in old oak barrels, the other half in stainless steel vats. After twelve months, the final blend is made, after which the wine is left undisturbed all winter in concrete vats. Bottling is done without fining or filtration. Everything is done to keep this wine supple and round in tannins, as well as its freshness. It is a textured, versatile wine. Serve at 17-18 °C.

Pairs with: Strong cheeses, Game birds, Game animals, Red meats, Roasted meats, Desserts, Grilled meats

Tres Uves Blanc 2011, Bodega Barranco Oscuro
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Magnum I'm Natural Don't Panic #8 Red 2018

Coruna del Conde
Julien López's I'm Natural, Don't Panic range consists of macerated wines. This 100% Tempranillo red is both powerful and supple; its freshness is the result of a high-altitude climate that subjects the vines to significant temperature variations. A lovely bouquet of red fruits and a beautiful balance of sweetness and minerality. Serve with tapas, grilled meats, or poultry.
A natural wine with no added sulfites.

Vino Rosso Cereza Rouge 2016

Corvagialla
This single-variety Ciliegiolo comes from vines planted at an altitude of 450 meters on a west-facing plot of volcanic soil. The harvest is destemmed and macerated for approximately three weeks, with daily pumping over or punching down as needed. Aging is six months in chestnut barrels.
A natural wine with no added sulfites.

Ganache Red 2021,

Domaine de l'Octavin

A complex, innovative, and delicious wine, obtained after eight weeks of whole-bunch maceration. Bottling was done in June 2022. Ganache is not far from Grenache, that's it, you get the idea, and Gamay joins the fray. The famous southern grape variety, cultivated biodynamically and harvested in Carpentras (SCEA L’Authentique by Claude Ughetto), vinified in the Jura, doesn’t feel out of place at all: nothing prevents it from unleashing its brazenly fruity notes – cherry, fresh and candied strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, dried fruit – enhanced with plum, black pepper, spices and chocolate. All that? Yes. Don’t be surprised by a slight reduction upon opening: aerate the wine, decant, or let it wait a little in the glass, it will disappear.

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“You don’t need anything,” says Alice Bouvot, winemaker at Domaine de l’Octavin, “just a grape that’s comfortable in its own skin.” Everything is said in favor of natural wine, it’s a perfect description. Established in 2005, Domaine d'Alice is located in Arbois, in the Jura wine region, often described as the most organic vineyard in France. The practice of producing – among other things – oxidative wines is a good preparation for nature, as this type of wine does not allow any chemical additives and especially no sulfites. It is a secret of this magnificent region. Originally spread over two hectares, the estate, managed entirely biodynamically (Demeter) since 2010, has expanded through the gradual acquisition of plots and now covers seven hectares. An accomplished musician and passionate music lover, Alice aims to apply her musical sensitivity to the wines she makes. She draws a parallel between the technical perfection of conventional wines, which risks excluding feeling, while "a musician who does not know music theory and plays with his guts creates emotion." For her, living wine is like this: instinctive, improvised, emotional. Introduced to natural wine by Stéphane Planche, sommelier at chef Jean-Paul Jeunet in Arbois, she faithfully followed this path. The sometimes whimsical names of her vintages are inspired sometimes by musical art (Dorabella, Zerline), sometimes by the numerous plots of land that make up her vineyard (En Curon, Les Corvées, En Poussot, etc.), and do not disdain a pun from time to time. Likewise, the labels adorned with happy and salacious little gnomes are a signature of the estate. As for the grape varieties, they are the classics of the Jura: Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot Noir for the reds, and Chardonnay, Savagnin for the whites. Alongside her Arbois wines, Alice has created a business selling "on the vine" grapes (Ecocert certified) with her winegrower friends in the region. Natural, committed, joyful and highly drinkable, Alice Bouvot's wines are all the more sought-after as the vintages, produced in plot-by-plot mode, appear, disappear and reappear depending on the vintage and inspiration.

VNBA Vinel lo Ancestral Sparkling White 2021

Partida Creus

"The nose of this Vinel lo Blanco Ancestral offers aromas of ripe white fruits and yeast reminiscent of pastries. On the palate, it is elegant, fresh, and suitable for all occasions, but we recommend it as an aperitif or to accompany desserts (king cake, pithiviers, millefeuille, and all types of puff pastry). This lively and easy-drinking white sparkling wine (10% alcohol) is a blend of native Catalan grape varieties: Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Moscatell, Vinyater, Xarel lo, Pansé, and Parellada. The harvest is pressed directly, and the must ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. A second fermentation takes place in the bottle, where it ages for 10 months on its lees. fines. Dry, light, and fruity, classified as a Vino de Mesa (table wine), Vinel·lo Blanco Ancestral will easily replace a Champagne with a sunnier nuance.

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Partida Creus is an important estate, both from a winemaking and historical perspective—we're talking about the history of the vine in Catalonia. Massimo Marchiori and Antonella Gerosa, originally from Piedmont—and even from the Langhe region, where wine is well-known—first pursued careers as architects in Barcelona. But the wine bug bit them, and soon they abandoned the big city and its sophistication for the vineyards of southern Catalonia, in Bonastre in Baix-Penedés. There they found a quantity of abandoned vineyards planted with a dizzying diversity of traditional Catalan grape varieties, which they passionately revived to save these varieties—and their wines— of oblivion. For them, it is not just a matter of heritage rescue, no: it is a matter of taste and nature. Of natural wines, which they will never stop making from now on on these sandy, poor, clay-limestone or clay-gravel soils, poor and poorly irrigated, where the vines suffer to give their best juice. Massimo and Antonella practice organic, biodynamic viticulture, entirely manual and natural in order to give new life to these wines. Vinyater, sumoll, garrut, monastrell, ull de perdiu, ull de llebre, sumoll, queixal de llop, cariñena, trepat, subirat parent, maccabeu, parellada, pansé, vinel·lo, bobal, cartoixà vermell or xarel·lo: it is a true conservatory of native Catalan grape varieties that Partida Creus cares for. There is also moscatel, Grenache, Merlot, and Cabernet (among others). Few wineries can boast growing so many different grape varieties. The wines reflect this diversity, with winemakers striving to convey the signature of the soil and the grape variety as best as possible: single varietals are common among them, alongside extensive blends, all in the styles dear to Catalonia: still wine, "ancestral" sparkling wine, and even vermouth. The bottles themselves are works of art: bare glass, simply marked with two large stenciled initials that indicate the cuvée. The wines, fresh, vibrant, lush but always straight and impeccably juicy and fruity, breathe life. The arrival of a Partida Creus at the table always elicits cries of satisfaction.

Lulu Rouge 2022

Patrick Bouju
Lulu is a highly sought-after cuvée from Patrick Bouju, an Auvergne winemaker deeply attached to his terroir and his old Gamay d'Auvergne vines. An organic, natural red wine with no added sulfites, it is one of its creator's most iconic and sought-after vintages. Classified as a Vin de France.

Vinification
Lulu comes from a basalt plot in Corent, planted with very old Gamay d'Auvergne vines over seventy years old. The soil is worked biodynamically and with animal traction on a basalt terroir. The destemmed harvest macerates for five months in whole bunches. The aging is one year in sandstone amphora.

Tasting
Lulu is at once distinguished, complex, charming and easy to drink. The fruit, round, opulent and slightly candied (blackberry, morello cherry), gives way on the palate to a lively, slightly saline minerality, with just the right touch of astringency and spice. It is a gourmet and velvety cuvée, with animal and spicy notes, where the red fruits are generously manifest. Decanting recommended. Food pairing: anything good goes with a good wine. Grills, pounti, Auvergne cuisine, red meats, charcuterie…

Learn more about Patrick Bouju and the La Bohème estate
Near Billom, the Auvergne Tuscany, once covered in vines, is the privileged domain of Gamay d'Auvergne, an ancient strain of the grape variety. It is here, on these volcanic soils, that Patrick Bouju works, mainly with old vines.

Viticulture and trade
Patrick breathes new life into the often abandoned terroirs of Puy-de-Dôme and its indigenous grape varieties. Under the La Bohème estate, he operates as a wine merchant using purchased organic grapes. His exclusive Culinaries partnerships are famous: with Action Bronson for the series A la Natural, with Jason Ligas in Greece for Sous le Végétal…

A winemaker who lends a helping hand
The current renaissance of the Auvergne vineyard (which was once the third largest in France) owes a lot to Patrick. The fact that he likes to lend a hand to his winemaker friends in France and elsewhere only confirms his image as a role model, a leader. Its noble, chiseled, distinguished, never trivial wines are immediately recognizable in the glass.

Skin Contact Combe Bazin White 2016

Domaine de Chassorney

This Chardonnay comes from a steep, east-facing plot between 280 and 400 meters above sea level. The soils are mainly marl, limestone, and clay. After skin maceration, the wine is aged for about a year in barrels. This climate is known for producing mineral, lively, sapid, and persistent wines, with the added bonus of Burgundian smoothness.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Rhum blanc 55° - 70cl

Longueteau Distillery

A unique taste, a true tasting white rum. The nose is powerful and extraordinarily fragrant. On the palate, it has great length with notes of white fruits. This white agricultural rum is made from a blend of blue and red cane juice. With little stirring, it retains the vegetal notes of its terroir of origin. A seven-month aging period in barrels gives it its finesse. Perfect for an exceptional ti-punch (lime, a hint of brown sugar, and an ice cube), it nevertheless deserves to be enjoyed on its own and without artifice.

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The Longueteau distillery, located in Capesterre-Belle-Eau (Guadeloupe), is the oldest distillery on the island still in operation. It has the distinction of being entirely self-sufficient in sugar cane production, which it uses to obtain its magnificent terroir agricultural rums. Agricultural rum, we should point out, is made from pure sugar cane juice, unlike many other Caribbean rums, which are produced from cane molasses. It is a specialty of the French Antilles. The estate is currently in the hands of François Longueteau, a distiller since 1979. Production is, as it was originally, artisanal and traditional, but the sugarcane terroirs are developed using plot-by-plot methods—this is Longueteau's unique feature, the first distillery on the island to adopt this approach. Two varieties of sugarcane, blue cane and red cane, are cultivated, as well as fruits from the Guadeloupe region. Longueteau rums and the resulting preparations (punches, shrubberies, etc.) are fine, aromatic, deep, and fragrant.

L'as des années folles Rosé Pétillant 2021

Jean-Pierre Robinot

Le souffle libre des bulles naturelles

Poète, vigneron, visionnaire, Jean-Pierre Robinot a su imposer sa vision du vin naturel : lenteur, précision et spontanéité. Il vinifie sans intrants ni artifices, en laissant au vin tout le temps de se révéler. Dans cette cuvée pétillante, il marie finesse aromatique et profondeur de matière avec une élégance rare.

Méthode ancestrale sur schistes et barriques

L’As des années folles est un vin rosé effervescent issu d’un assemblage de Chenin et de Pineau d’Aunis. Les raisins, cultivés sur des sols de schistes, sont vinifiés selon la méthode ancestrale, c’est-à-dire sans adjonction de levures ou de sucre. La fermentation est interrompue puis reprise en bouteille pour une prise de mousse naturelle. Le vin est ensuite élevé longuement sur lattes, en barriques de plusieurs vins, ce qui lui confère texture, complexité et persistance.

Un rosé pétillant ample et floral

Au nez, le bouquet évoque la rose ancienne, la violette, les fruits rouges croquants et une touche épicée propre au Pineau d’Aunis. En bouche, la bulle est fine, la matière charnue, presque veloutée, avec une fraîcheur bien intégrée. L’élevage prolongé apporte longueur et profondeur, sans perdre la vivacité joyeuse du style pét-nat.

Accords & service : bulle de gastronomie

À déguster dès l’apéritif, avec une belle charcuterie artisanale, des tapas ou une cuisine subtilement épicée. Ce rosé pétillant naturel s’exprime idéalement entre 10 et 12°C. Il pourra se conserver plus de 10 ans pour gagner en complexité, ou se savourer dès maintenant pour sa fraîcheur gourmande.

Yoga Red 2021

Justine Vigne

Terroir, plot size and grape varieties

It is in the heart of the Rhône Valley, on a terroir freely interpreted under the "Vin de France" label, that Justine Vigne crafts Yoga 2021. A 100% Syrah cuvée, cultivated with passion on sun-drenched soils, where the vines draw their strength from the rock and time. This choice of a free appellation allows the winemaker to express, without constraint, the full richness of her grapes, remaining true to the identity of her vineyard and her artisanal vision of winemaking.

Cultivation methods

At Justine Vigne, the vines are cultivated with the utmost respect for life. Using certified organic farming methods, each vine is tended by hand, with a gentle and intuitive approach. The harvest is exclusively manual, selecting only the finest grapes at perfect ripeness. Fermentation occurs naturally, thanks to the indigenous yeasts present on the berries, without the addition of sulfites, fining, or filtration: a radically pure approach that allows the fruit and the vintage to speak for themselves. Yoga is a living, authentic wine that reflects, without artifice, the work in the soil and the soul of the place.

Tasting & pairings

Dense and structured, Yoga 2021 presents a deep, velvety robe. From the first sniff, the wine seduces with enveloping aromas of ripe black fruits – blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant – followed by a touch of toasted almond and subtle roasted notes reminiscent of cocoa or coffee. On the palate, the attack is ample, the texture generous, supported by smooth tannins and a beautiful tension that balances the richness of the fruit. The finish, persistent and warm, leaves an impression of harmony and fullness.

This characterful red wine pairs beautifully with regional cuisine: beef stew with olives, roast leg of lamb, mushroom gratin, or a selection of mature cheeses. For those with more patience, a few years of cellaring will allow it to gain complexity and depth. Yoga is a wine that is both grounded and vibrant, inviting you to disconnect and enjoy yourself, in a perfect balance between power and elegance.

Ultreia Red 2021

Justine Vigne

Terroir, plot size and grape varieties

In the heart of the Rhône Valley, in an area untouched by conventional classifications, Justine Vigne is forging her own path. Labeled "Vin de France," but bearing a strong identity, Ultreia Rouge 2021 tells the story of a terroir shaped by sun, stone, and the spirit of the land. The grapes come from carefully selected plots, where Grenache and Cinsault, both derived from biodynamically cultivated Syrah vines, find their natural balance. This unique blend gives Ultreia its distinctive character, a harmonious blend of generous fruit and vibrant energy.

Cultivation methods

Justine Vigne cultivates much more than just vines: she embodies a philosophy. Every action in the vineyard is deliberate, respectful, and in harmony with the lunar cycles and the energies of life. Organic certification (AB) is just the starting point: her plots thrive biodynamically, without synthetic products, using homemade compost and plant infusions. This artisanal, patient, and sincere approach is reflected in every drop of wine, like a subtle echo of the slow pace of pilgrims.

Tasting & pairings

Ultreia Rouge 2021 opens like a whispered promise: a deep, almost velvety red robe already hints at the generosity of the fruit. The nose is a stroll through the hills: ripe red fruits, blackcurrant, black fig, enhanced by notes of garrigue, sweet spices, and a touch of toasted almond. A saline minerality aerates the whole, like a breath on the skin.

On the palate, the magic happens. The tannins are fine, silky, almost caressing. The wine glides smoothly, juicy, easy to drink, carried by a mouthwatering freshness that invites a second glass. Here, you find all of Justine's sincerity, her desire to let the land speak for itself, without artifice.

Ultreia is a wine for sharing, for a table set under the stars, for laughter around grilled meats, plates of charcuterie, for moments where life is enjoyed without haste.

"Ultreia," the pilgrims used to say: beyond, ever further. This wine is an encouragement to continue, to marvel, to celebrate what unites us. A handcrafted, poetic, and joyfully human vintage.

Amagalmay Red 2021

Domaine Athenais

Terroir, plot size and grape varieties

From the vibrant soils of Burgundy, Domaine Athénaïs' "Amagalmay" 2021 is a cuvée as original as it is expressive, born from the unique union of two grape varieties: Gamay, the emblematic red wine of indulgence, and Aligoté, usually white, here vinified to enrich the whole with a beautiful freshness. Classified as a Vin de France, this free and creative wine plays with conventions to offer a spontaneous and sincere interpretation of the Burgundian terroir. The result is a wine of pleasure, at once fruity, slightly tannic, and delightfully approachable.

Cultivation methods

Domaine Athénaïs is guided by a philosophy of craftsmanship and respect for all living things. Certified organic, the vineyard is cultivated with care, using a gentle and natural approach. The soils are plowed with care, treatments are limited to products of natural origin, and each vine is nurtured throughout its growth cycle without ever being forced. In the cellar, vinification in stainless steel tanks enhances the freshness and crispness of the fruit, without artifice, to deliver a pure, joyful, and authentic wine.

Tasting & pairings

"Amagalmay" 2021 charms from the first sip with its pure aromas of juicy cherry and vibrant raspberry, enhanced by a delicate touch of sweet spice. On the palate, the texture is supple, the tannins well-integrated, with a lovely vivacity that prolongs the pleasure. This is a wine for friends, for impromptu aperitifs, for casual dinners. It pairs wonderfully with everyday dishes: savory tarts, composed salads, homemade gratins, rustic pizza, or even a roast chicken with herbs. Slightly chilled, it becomes even more digestible and easy-drinking.

Delicious, natural, and convivial, "Amagalmay" is an invitation to joyful simplicity, the kind that comes from good times shared around an unpretentious yet charming bottle. A vintage that proudly upholds the values of a living, organic, and Burgundian wine.