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Magnum MC Macabeu Sparkling White 2019

Partida Creus
Warning, this is a rarity, so enjoy it: 2019 is apparently the only vintage of this sparkling wine, presented here in magnum. A veritable explosion of stone fruit (peach, apricot) and floral notes, with a magnificent texture, MC Macabeu is both a curiosity and a delectable and entirely serious wine: it comes from an old plot of Macabeu vines—well-known in Languedoc, Catalonia, and northeastern Spain—returned to a wild state and virtually abandoned before being reclaimed by Massimo and Antonella. The vines grow as vines, at an elevated position, with a limited production of small bunches. It’s a unique, concentrated, and fruity wine that grabs your soul and is a must-try. MC Macabeu, macerated on the skins for ten days, is a wine full of personality; it doesn’t mince its words.

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Partida Creus is an important estate, both in terms of winemaking and history – 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 find a quantity of abandoned vineyards planted with a dizzying diversity of traditional Catalan grape varieties that they passionately revive to save these varieties – and their wines – from 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: Partida Creus is a veritable conservatory of native Catalan grape varieties. It also grows moscatel, grenache, merlot and cabernet (among others). Few wineries can boast growing so many different grape varieties. The wines reflect this diversity, with the winemakers striving to best convey the signature of the soil and the grape variety: single-variety wines 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 denote the vintage. The wines, fresh, vibrant, lush but always straightforward and impeccably juicy and fruity, breathe life. The arrival of a Partida Creus at the table always elicits cries of satisfaction.

Xarab Vigiriega Doré VGR White 2009,

Bodega Barranco Oscuro

On south-facing schist hillsides at an altitude of 1,300 meters, Manuel Valenzuela has created, within the Xarab series, this astonishing sweet white wine made entirely from the native Vigiriega grape variety, raisined on the vine and harvested in December. The color is a beautiful bright gold, the nose fragrant (yellow fruits); the flavor is rich, intense, generous, and aromatic. A perfectly balanced sweet wine.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

A Rose of Whites Rosé 2019

La Senda

Two white grape varieties in equal parts: Doña Blanca and Palomino, from old plots whose vines are seventy to ninety years old. The vineyard is located in the north of Bierzo, planted on quartz-clayey limestone soils, at an altitude of 550 meters. The 2019 harvest of these whites is magnificent, but the winemaker lacked vats for their fermentation. He therefore macerated the entire harvest for three days in barrels that had previously contained red wine, hence the particular color of this wine, which is aged four months in the same barrels. No filtration or added sulfites. Reserve it for slightly mature cheeses, roasted white meats, and lacquered poultry (a Peking duck, what a great idea!).
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

The Solera cuvée is one of Pouillon's most distinctive champagnes. It blends equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ Premier Cru, using the solera principle: several vintages have been successively blended since 1997, creating a wine that combines the freshness of recent years with the complexity of older ones. The result is rich and deep, with notes of ripe apple, dried fruits, honey, brioche, sweet spices, and candied citrus, supported by a beautiful tension.

Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in large oak foudres. The Extra-Brut dosage is very low—the 2021 technical sheet indicated 2 g/L—which maintains a lot of freshness despite the richness of the blend. The estate even recommends opening it about thirty minutes before tasting or decanting it. Ideal with pan-fried foie gras, truffled poultry, mushrooms, aged Comté, or gourmet cuisine.

Les Valnons 2019 is a single-parcel Chardonnay cuvée from Aÿ, a Grand Cru village historically associated with Pinot Noir. It is precisely this contrast that Fabrice Pouillon seeks to highlight: a terroir-driven Chardonnay, tense, deep, and very expressive, revealing another facet of Aÿ. The nose combines ripe citrus, yellow apple, white flowers, chalk, and subtle toasted notes, while the palate is ample, saline, and structured, with a beautiful mineral length. The estate presents Les Valnons as one of its most audacious cuvées.

Crafted with the house's single-parcel philosophy, this champagne is vinified with a low-intervention approach and an Extra-Brut dosage to preserve the precision of the terroir. It will pair perfectly with scallops, roasted turbot, lobster, poultry in sauce, or aged Comté cheese.

Chemin du Bois 2019 is an iconic single-vineyard cuvée by Fabrice Pouillon, made from an old massal selection of Pinot Noir planted in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ Premier Cru. This plot holds a special place in the domain's history: it inspired Fabrice Pouillon's specific method of secondary fermentation, now used for all of the house's champagnes. The wine develops a complex profile of ripe red fruits, flowers, toasted notes, spices, and a saline touch, with a creamy yet very fresh palate.

The Pinot Noir is vinified in oak barrels, from new to four-wine barrels, with indigenous yeasts and bâtonnage. Secondary fermentation is carried out according to the Fabrice Pouillon Method, without added sugar or sulfur, and the wine then spends approximately 60 months on lees before disgorgement. The dosage is Extra-Brut. A vinous and profound champagne, perfect with roast pigeon, duck, veal with mushrooms, bluefin tuna, or aged cheeses.

Grande Vallée is the flagship cuvée of Roger Pouillon & Fils, the one that best encapsulates the identity of the house. It blends several terroirs from the Marne Valley and the Épernay area — Avenay, Épernay, Festigny, Mareuil and Mutigny — to create a balanced champagne, generous yet always ethereal. The profile combines ripe apple, pear, citrus, white flowers and brioche, with a supple, fresh and finely saline palate.

Fabrice Pouillon crafts this cuvée in the same spirit as the entire estate: precision in the vineyard, natural fermentations, and the pursuit of a measured effervescence. The house notably uses its own method of secondary fermentation, developed starting in 2004, which relies on the sugars naturally present in the grapes rather than a classic addition of sucrose. A very versatile champagne, perfect as an aperitif, with oysters, raw fish, roasted poultry or hard cheeses.

The Crémant d'Alsace 2024 from Domaine Einhart is a Brut Nature made from a blend of Auxerrois, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc, grown on the estate's clay-limestone soils. Théo Einhart crafts a sparkling wine that is fresh, precise, and mineral, true to his low-intervention approach and organic farming practices.

Produced using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle, this Crémant reveals a fine effervescence and a delicate profile of white flowers and herbaceous notes, supported by a beautiful mineral tension. The absence of dosage preserves the freshness and honesty of the wine, while its 11.1% alcohol enhances its easy-drinking character. Serve between 8 and 10°C, as an aperitif or with seafood, fish, white meats, or cheeses.

Sans Pression 2025 is a sparkling natural wine from Gaillac by Domaine Bois Moisset, made using the ancestral method from organically grown grapes on clay-limestone soils. With only 10.1% alcohol, it's a light, fresh, and delightful sparkling wine, intended to be enjoyed young.

Highly aromatic, the wine reveals notes of white flowers, pear, and exotic fruits. The palate is lively and fruity, with a refreshing effervescence and a particularly digestible profile. Served well chilled between 8 and 10°C, Sans Pression is ideal as an aperitif but can also accompany fish, spicy cuisine, or cheeses.

With Les Galets Roulés 2025, Domaine Bois Moisset offers a light and delicious red, true to the rustic and natural spirit of Sylvie Ledran and Philippe Maffre in Gaillac. This cuvée blends two emblematic grape varieties from the Southwest, Braucol and Duras, grown on rolled pebble soils. The nose is dominated by fresh red fruits, accompanied by herbaceous and slightly spicy notes. With only 11.1% alcohol, the palate is supple, crisp, and particularly digestible: a true thirst-quenching wine, but with enough character to accompany a meal.

The grapes are vinified in whole clusters, with a maceration that prioritizes fruit and freshness over extraction. This approach results in a lively, light, and immediately accessible red. Serve slightly chilled, around 16°C, as an aperitif or with a charcuterie board, grilled meats, barbecue sausages, or simple and generous cuisine.

Romanissa 2023 is one of Tom Lubbe's most unique cuvées. Produced from old vines cultivated biodynamically on the cool heights of Roussillon, this cuvée perfectly illustrates the Matassa style: a free, vibrant, and highly energetic wine.

The nose develops vibrant aromas of fresh red fruits, pomegranate, tart cherry, and Mediterranean herbs, enhanced by a slightly spicy and floral touch. On the palate, the wine impresses with its finesse: the tannins are supple, the texture is fluid, and the omnipresent freshness makes it very drinkable. A luminous and digestible red, both precise, wild, and deeply Mediterranean.

Rouge 2023 is an emblematic vintage from Domaine Matassa, driven by Tom Lubbe's vision: to produce bright, digestible, and deeply vibrant wines from the South. Made primarily from very old Carignan vines grown biodynamically on the schist and clay soils of Calce, this wine expresses the unique singularity of the Matassa style: freshness where power is expected.

The nose opens with crisp red fruits, sour cherry, redcurrant, and some floral and herbaceous notes reminiscent of the garrigue. With aeration, deeper touches of sweet spices, pepper, and a slight wild dimension characteristic of the estate's natural winemaking appear. On the palate, the texture remains fluid, precise, and energetic, supported by fine tannins and a tension that lengthens the wine with great elegance. A vibrant red, very digestible and almost ethereal despite its Mediterranean roots.

With Blanc 2023, Tom Lubbe delivers a wine of great purity, true to his minimalist and life-respecting approach. The grapes, biodynamically grown on high-altitude Roussillon terroirs, give birth to a taut, saline, and particularly vibrant white wine.

The nose reveals notes of fresh citrus, lemon zest, white flowers, and yellow-fleshed fruits, accompanied by a subtle mineral touch. The palate is both full-bodied and very energetic, driven by precise acidity and a delicate texture that lengthens the wine with great elegance. A lively and luminous white, both gastronomic and extremely digestible, expressing the unique character of Matassa wines.

A free-spirited, joyous bubble, where fruit and freshness express themselves spontaneously. Chassornade 2024 embodies Frédéric Cossard's festive and natural spirit.

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With Chassornade, Frédéric Cossard explores the world of natural sparkling wines, always faithful to his convictions. The grapes are grown without chemical inputs and the secondary fermentation occurs naturally, without unnecessary additions, to preserve the wine's authenticity.

The color is pale, slightly cloudy, animated by a fine and lively effervescence. The nose reveals aromas of fresh apple, pear, citrus, and white flowers, with a slightly yeasty touch typical of natural sparkling wines.

On the palate, the bubbles are delicate, lively, and perfectly integrated. The wine is refreshing, with a beautiful liveliness and a light body. The fruit expresses itself frankly, supported by a freshness that extends the finish.

An ideal sparkling wine for aperitifs, to be shared simply. It also pairs very well with tapas, fresh cheeses, or lightly sweetened desserts. A vibrant and convivial cuvée.

A white wine of character, rooted in its terroir, where minerality and depth are expressed with precision. Fleckstein 2024 embodies a vibrant and precise Alsace.

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Hailing from a specific terroir, Fleckstein reflects all the care Theo Einhart puts into his plots. Organic farming and natural winemaking preserve the identity of the place.

The color is luminous. The nose opens with mineral, citrus, and white fruit notes. On the palate, the tension is pronounced, with a beautiful structure and a persistent finish.

A gastronomic wine, perfect with fish, seafood, or vegetarian cuisine.

Emilien - 2000 (Magnum)

Château Le Puy

With Emilien 2000 in Magnum, Jean-Pierre Amoreau of Château Le Puy offers a generous and harmonious interpretation of this iconic vintage. From a biodynamically farmed vineyard, with no chemical inputs, this wine reflects a demanding and respectful approach to life.

The vinification, true to the estate's principles, is done without exogenous yeasts or artifice. The wine evolves slowly, gaining complexity and finesse over the years. The magnum format promotes even slower and more balanced aging, revealing the full depth of the wine.

The color presents a beautiful intensity, with slightly evolved reflections. The nose opens with notes of ripe black fruits, plum, accompanied by nuances of leather, tobacco, and spices. On the palate, the structure is elegant, with silky tannins and a beautiful freshness that balances the richness of the vintage. The finish is long, persistent, and harmonious.

This wine will perfectly accompany red meats, stews, or characterful dishes. In magnum, it promises many more years of evolution.

With Retour des Hirondelles Rouge 2024, an exclusive cuvée, La Tribu Alonso celebrates the renewal and vitality of life through a remarkably precise Gamay. Made from a collection of 31 Gamay varieties planted on a spectacular south-facing slope with a 42% gradient, this wine draws its energy from a demanding, light-bathed terroir.

The vines are cultivated without any synthetic products, in an approach that respects natural balance. In the cellar, the philosophy remains the same: no inputs or artificial enhancements, with spontaneous fermentations thanks to indigenous yeasts. Semi-carbonic maceration preserves the fruit's brilliance and aromatic finesse, while the exclusive use of free-run juice provides purity and elegance. Fifteen months of aging on lees structures the wine while maintaining its freshness.

In the glass, the color is a luminous, slightly cloudy red, a signature of a vibrant wine. The nose is expressive and delicate, blending notes of fresh red berries, citrus, and a subtle herbaceous touch that evokes the natural landscapes of the vineyard.

On the palate, the wine charms with its lightness and tension. The attack is supple, then gives way to a fine, floral, and ethereal texture. The balance between freshness and delicacy results in a digestible, precise, and particularly elegant wine, with a lively and persistent finish.

Retour des Hirondelles Rouge 2024 pairs ideally with artisanal charcuterie, grilled dishes, or white meats. It also perfectly complements convivial meals where the simplicity of the ingredients highlights the wine's purity.

With this exclusive cuvée, La Tribu Alonso offers a luminous and sincere natural wine, reflecting a demanding terroir and committed expertise.