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The genesis of wine is often traced back to the seventh millennium BCE, in the Caucasus, where wine was aged in qvevris (or kvrevris), large jars of 3500 liters buried in the ground. Traditionally, wine has always been what we now consider organic, but the term "organic wine" appeared at the end of the 20th century, in reaction to the hyper-industrialization of wine. Indeed, it was in a context of wine globalization after the Second World War that wine production began to flood the global market with wines full of additives and synthetic chemicals to achieve higher yields and more standardized production, known as conventional wine. Organic wine is therefore a logical response to conventional wine; it aims to be more environmentally friendly and adheres to strict specifications governing wine production.
Organic wine is therefore a wine (red wine, white wine, rosé wine, orange wine, sparkling wine) made from organic farming. Organic wine first met the European specifications of 1991, which governed the principles of organic farming only in the vineyard. It was not until 2012 that new European specifications were published, this time stipulating organic farming regulations also in the cellar.
As mentioned above, wine from organic farming has theoretically always existed, but it is only since 2012 that it has been regulated and controlled by strict specifications in both the vineyard and the cellar. To summarize its obligations, organic wine must be made from certified organic grapes, as well as the sugar, must, or alcohol used during chaptalization and mutage. Also, its specifications prohibit certain winemaking practices such as de-alcoholization, electrodialysis, or thermovinification. The European Union also mandates a sulfite level 50 milligrams per liter lower than conventional wines, i.e., a maximum of 100 milligrams per liter for organic red wines and a maximum of 150 milligrams per liter for organic white wines.
The organic sector is booming, representing nearly 10% of global vineyard area in 2021 with growth of +3.2% compared to 2020 and +78% in 10 years. France is a leader in this field, hosting nearly a third of the world's organic vineyards, followed by its Italian and Spanish neighbors. But organic farming is not only beneficial for the environment; it is also a driver of social well-being. According to a study by Riccardo Vecchio, the organic wine industry creates 50% more jobs than the conventional wine industry, offering more stable jobs with a third of certified farms employing one or more permanent employees, compared to one in five for uncertified farms.
What are the different organic labels recognized in France?
It is INAO that delegates organic farming control and certification activities to independent and approved certification bodies, including Agrocert, Bureau Veritas Certification France, Certipaq bio, Certis, Certisud, Ecocert, Qualisud, Bureau Alpes Contrôles. Every year, certified vineyards are audited by one of these bodies, and in case of irregularity, a unique catalog of measures is applied. A label project to identify farms in the conversion phase (over one or more years) is also under study.
However, for some winemakers, the AB label is too flexible and allows for farming that claims to be organic but has some industrial deviations, notably with the support of large retailers who are trying to seize these new market opportunities. Therefore, two new labels have emerged: Nature & Progrès and Bio Cohérence have stricter specifications, including a ban on sales through mass distribution channels, a measure whose implementation aims to promote short supply chains.
It should be noted that there are many other labels categorizing organic wines that have stricter specifications. Demeter and Biodyvin regulate biodynamic wines or wines from biodynamic winemaking, an esoteric viticulture that considers the vine as a living ecosystem with more rigorous legislation on operations carried out in the cellar. Stricter than biodynamics (or biodynamic wine), the Vin Méthode Nature label proposes a charter for natural wine with an emphasis on low addition of sulfites in the wine and the use of indigenous yeasts. Terra Vitis and Haute Valeur Environnementale are two labels that promote sustainable development, through the preservation of biodiversity, phytosanitary strategies, and fertilization and irrigation management.
Finally, it should also be remembered that many winemakers refuse to be categorized under any label because it would mean denying the principle of the agricultural counter-model: emancipating oneself from standardized norms, not fitting into boxes. This can be seen as a way for the winemaker to assert themselves as unique and with a strong identity.
How is consuming organic wine better for the environment?
One of the great strengths of organic winemakers is their ability to bring life back to the soil and the surrounding flora and fauna. In France, viticulture accounts for 20% of agricultural pesticide use, compared to only 3% of agricultural land. Organic viticulture therefore emerges as an ecological hope: little to no use of phytosanitary products, recourse to organic fertilizers and compost, a reduction of up to one-third of CO2 emissions compared to conventional wine. With better respect for the vine, there is on the one hand a rebirth of the soil, which slows down erosion and promotes subterranean flora and fauna, and on the other hand, a rebirth of pollinators (bees, butterflies...) thanks to an increasing presence of life between the vines (hedges, wild plants, shrubs...).
Organic viticulture also allows for better water management, notably with less water stress (more organic matter in the soil allows for better water retention) and especially less artificial irrigation (the resilience of the vine is preferred). Each cuvée, each vintage, each bottle, in short, each wine from organic farming is therefore directly influenced by climatic hazards, which makes it possible to produce a wine (red wine, white wine, rosé wine, orange wine, sparkling wine) with its own distinct and marked personality.
How is consuming organic wine better for health?
No one can deny that alcohol, and therefore wine, is dangerous for health and should be consumed in moderation. Nevertheless, where conventional wine may contain pesticide residues, additives, and chemicals, organic wine reduces the presence of these harmful substances. It is also full of living bacteria and yeasts that can have benefits for the microbiota, including improved blood vessel function, improved protection of brain cells against cognitive damage, reduced risk of certain types of cancer (especially breast cancer), and better digestion thanks to the production of digestive enzymes stimulated by wine.
Another undeniable health benefit of organic wine is the reduction of sulfites, preservatives widely used in conventional wine to stabilize it. For an equivalent amount consumed, an organic wine will cause fewer headaches the next day than a conventional wine!
What are the advantages of organic farming for winemakers?
When we talk about organic wine, we often think about the health of our planet or our body, but we think much less about the health of our winemakers. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to observe cases of cancer or respiratory problems among winegrowers, due to synthetic chemicals used such as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fertilizers. Conversely, organic wine aims to drastically reduce these substances, so organic viticulture is beneficial for those who work the vines daily.
Although organic farming requires more physical and organizational effort, it exposes winemakers to significantly fewer toxic products. The use of alternative methods is also beneficial from a psychological point of view, as some producers state that the quality of the organic wine produced offers and brings a deep meaning to their profession, and according to a virtuous circle, this helps maintain a respectful, attentive, and intuitive relationship with their wine work.
But organic farming is also synonymous with short supply chains and therefore support for local economies with a win-win situation for all: the consumer has full traceability of the bottles consumed, and the producer has an income that better reflects the reality of their work. A virtuous system is thus created where the winemaker has more financial resources, allowing them to experiment with new things (new grape varieties, for example) and thus increase consumer satisfaction.
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Zerlina Rouge 2018, Domaine de l'Octavin
One-third Pinot Noir and two-thirds Trousseau from the Curon area with its gray marl and limestone soil: this is Zerlina, whose name evokes Mozart's operas – a recurring theme for music lover Alice Bouvot. Before fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging for ten months on fine lees in oak barrels, the harvest, hand-picked, is destemmed and partially pressed. Press juice and free-run juice are mixed for a clever blend: this Arbois red presents all the red fruits of Pinot and the spicy, undergrowth notes of Trousseau. The palate is frank, balanced, and structured.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
One-third Pinot Noir and two-thirds Trousseau from the Curon area with its gray marl and limestone soil: this is Zerlina, whose name evokes Mozart's operas – a recurring theme for music lover Alice Bouvot. Before fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging for ten months on fine lees in oak barrels, the harvest, hand-picked, is destemmed and partially pressed. Press juice and free-run juice are mixed for a clever blend: this Arbois red presents all the red fruits of Pinot and the spicy, undergrowth notes of Trousseau. The palate is frank, balanced, and structured.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Dorabella Rouge 2019, Domaine de l'Octavin
Here is a Poulsard red full of fruit, subtlety, and indulgence, typical of this wonderful Jura grape variety. The vines are grown biodynamically on gray limestone marl. The wine is obtained by carbonic maceration of the destemmed harvest, partial or total depending on the vintage, so don't be surprised by a slight sparkle. Lovely light ruby color; notes of spices, raspberry, and small red fruits.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Here is a Poulsard red full of fruit, subtlety, and indulgence, typical of this wonderful Jura grape variety. The vines are grown biodynamically on gray limestone marl. The wine is obtained by carbonic maceration of the destemmed harvest, partial or total depending on the vintage, so don't be surprised by a slight sparkle. Lovely light ruby color; notes of spices, raspberry, and small red fruits.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Beautiful tension, minerality, floral and nutty notes.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Fond Cyprès - Rodolphe Ourliac et Laetitia Gianesini
Derrière les Fagots Blanc 2016
3050
€30,50
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Derrière les Fagots Blanc 2016
3050
€30,50
Unit price perDerrière les Fagots Blanc 2016,
This Muscat, macerated for six weeks in egg-shaped vats, is aged for two years in barrels under a veil, hence its oxidative character. Fresh, refined, powerful, and long, it is an incomparable table wine.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
A delicate and ethereal Cinsault, characterized by vibrant fruit and high drinkability. A refined and gourmet cuvée from Fond Cyprès.
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With this Cuvée n°5, Fond Cyprès highlights the full finesse of Cinsault. Grown with respect for living organisms, it is naturally vinified to preserve its aromatic brilliance.
The color is clear, light ruby. The nose reveals notes of fresh red fruits, raspberry and redcurrant, accompanied by a floral touch.
On the palate, the wine is supple, fluid, with very fine tannins. Freshness dominates, offering great lightness and a gourmet finish.
An instantly enjoyable wine, perfect to share slightly chilled with simple and convivial cuisine.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Volnay Carelle 1er Cru Sous la Chapelle Rouge 2018
22200
€222,00
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Magnum Volnay Carelle 1er Cru Sous la Chapelle Rouge 2018
22200
€222,00
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Magnum Volnay Carelle 1er Cru Sous la Chapelle Rouge 2018, Frederic Cossard
This premier cru Pinot Noir comes from a steep, west-facing plot at an altitude of about 280 meters, on marl-limestone soils. The grapes macerate in whole bunches. Aging is about a year in barrels. The name of the plot refers to the old chapel that can still be seen today on the side of the road leading to Monthélie, in the lower part of the village. "Carelle" refers to the shape of the plot, from the Latin quadrus, "square".
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
This premier cru Pinot Noir comes from a steep, west-facing plot at an altitude of about 280 meters, on marl-limestone soils. The grapes macerate in whole bunches. Aging is about a year in barrels. The name of the plot refers to the old chapel that can still be seen today on the side of the road leading to Monthélie, in the lower part of the village. "Carelle" refers to the shape of the plot, from the Latin quadrus, "square".
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
El Pino Rojo Rouge 2010, Bodega Barranco Oscuro
This is a Pinot Noir from a plot planted at an altitude of 1,300 meters on schist and clay soils. The harvest macerates in whole bunches and the wine is aged for one year in old barrels.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
This is a Pinot Noir from a plot planted at an altitude of 1,300 meters on schist and clay soils. The harvest macerates in whole bunches and the wine is aged for one year in old barrels.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Reynard represents the deepest and most sought-after expression of Thierry Allemand's work. This cuvée comes from his old Syrah vines and is generally darker, more concentrated, and more structured than Chaillot, while retaining the remarkable finesse that characterizes the estate's wines. The 2017 develops a complex register of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, black olive, pepper, smoke, and spices, accompanied by a deep minerality. The palate is ample and intense, but the energy and finesse of the tannins prevent any sensation of heaviness.
The wine is made from 100% Syrah, vinified in whole clusters with the yeasts naturally present on the grapes. Reynard is aged for approximately 24 months in old barrels, before being bottled without fining or filtration. It is a great cellaring wine, but the 2017 is now beginning to reveal magnificent complexity. Serve with hare, rib of beef, roast lamb, pigeon, or wild mushroom dishes.
SK Moscatel Blanc 2018, Partida Creus
The dry Muscat from Partida Creus is a white wine with a hint of orange, deliciously fresh, fragrant, and aromatic. The nose receives a hint of marzipan, the palate confirms this sensation by adding complex notes: lychee, pear, flowering meadow, plenty of freshness and crunch. Long and satiny finish. It goes very well with raw, grilled, or sauced fish, spicy dishes such as fish or poultry curries, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Sichuan cuisines.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
The dry Muscat from Partida Creus is a white wine with a hint of orange, deliciously fresh, fragrant, and aromatic. The nose receives a hint of marzipan, the palate confirms this sensation by adding complex notes: lychee, pear, flowering meadow, plenty of freshness and crunch. Long and satiny finish. It goes very well with raw, grilled, or sauced fish, spicy dishes such as fish or poultry curries, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Sichuan cuisines.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Auxey Duresses Les Crais White 2019
13800
€138,00
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Magnum Auxey Duresses Les Crais White 2019
13800
€138,00
Unit price perAuxey Duresses Les Crais Blanc 2019,
Domaine de Chassorney
Through his entirely natural work, Frédéric Cossard gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undistorted by agricultural chemicals. Having observed, during his years of trading, the existence of harmful viticultural practices, the winemaker used this counterexample to practice unadulterated viticulture. Thus, he produces vintages of purity and elegance without artifice that are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. Frédéric worked for some time as a wine broker before creating the Chassorney estate with his partner Laure in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne-Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own wine trading house and buys organic grapes to vinify, according to his style and convictions, great vintages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and several Beaujolais crus. The exercise is not limited to Burgundy, as vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura or Languedoc. At his place, the work of the soil and the vines is done as naturally as possible: regular plowing by horse, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for according to the principles of biodynamics: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper, and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity, at the end of October. Red or white, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and sought-after wines, which sometimes require waiting.
This white Auxey-Duresses produced on the Crais plot is remarkably pure in expression. The maturity of the grapes is exceptional and is felt in the form of a pleasant roundness and generous fruit. Lots of straightness, elegance, complexity and tension.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Les Oeillets White 2021
Les Œillets is a dry white maceration wine harvested and vinified in Savoie by Jean-Yves Péron. Organic, biodynamic and natural, this is a 100% Jacquère white wine whose vines grow on clay-limestone soil, in the place called Les Marches, at the foot of Mont Granier.
Vinification
It is roughly the same terroir as that of La Petite Robe, harvested later to obtain greater phenolic maturity and a higher tannic concentration. Carbonic maceration for four or five days is followed by ten days of punching down in vats. At least one year of aging in 225-liter barrels. Neither fined, nor filtered, nor sulfited.
Tasting
Superbly structured, Les Œillets has chew, texture, a tannic mouthfeel and a note of controlled oxidation. The tension is strong, balanced by a note of apricot. Woody, with explosive minerality and beautiful tension, it is an atypical white, with powerful aromatic notes. Lots of fruit and candied citrus. With this, you can enjoy a good Bigorre black ham, unless a smoked salmon presents itself. Or, the best of the best, treat yourself: an exceptional beef ham from Maison Aitana, made from wagyu or black angus.
Learn more about Jean-Yves Péron
Jean-Yves Péron is a talented embodiment of the organic, biodynamic and natural renaissance of the Savoyard vineyard, which is based on varied soils and numerous indigenous grape varieties (jacquère, altesse, mondeuse, etc.). At his Chevaline winery in the Bauges region, he vinifies grapes from his plots in Conflans, near Albertville, and Fréterive, in the Isère valley.
High-altitude biodynamics
Jean-Yves Péron's work follows the principles of minimal intervention. On narrow, steep slopes, his hand-worked mountain vines in micro-plots receive no synthetic products, Jean-Yves preferring horsetail and nettle manure. The grapes are vatted in whole bunches and undergo semi-carbonic maceration. Shortly before pressing, they are foot-trodden in the vat, then transferred to two- or three-wine barrels for twelve months of aging on lees, before blending and resting in the vat. No sulfites are added, or as little as possible, and the wines are not fined or filtered.
Italian-Savoyard trade
Since 2011, a trading activity has allowed Jean-Yves Péron to buy the harvest from neighboring organic winegrowers and to collaborate with winegrowers from Northern Italy: this is the I Vicini series, which allows him to diversify the terroirs and deepen his experiences in winemaking and aging.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Burgundy White Bigotes Qvevris White 2020
5000
€50,00
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Burgundy White Bigotes Qvevris White 2020
5000
€50,00
Unit price perBourgogne Blanc Bigotes Qvevris Blanc 2020,
Frédéric Cossard
The organoleptic and tactile qualities of Bigotes are enhanced by aging in qvevris, a Georgian-style buried terracotta jar, which gives it even more silkiness and velvety texture. The aromatic attack of this dry white wine is distinctly lemony and continues with yellow fruits. On the palate, it offers tension, fullness, indulgence, a touch of fat, and plenty of persistence. For a generic Burgundy, it soars at a good height. Produced on a small plot of Chardonnay in the Burgundy regional appellation, it is, in a way, the white counterpart of the Bedeau red.
To find out more
Through his entirely natural work, Frédéric Cossard gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undeformed by agricultural chemicals. Having observed, during his years of trading, the existence of harmful viticultural practices, the winemaker used this counter-example to practice unadulterated viticulture. Thus, he produces vintages of purity and elegance without artifice that are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. Frédéric worked as a wine broker for some time before creating the Chassorney estate with his partner Laure in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own wine trading house and buys organic grapes to vinify, according to his style and convictions, great vintages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and several Beaujolais crus. The practice is not limited to Burgundy since vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura or Languedoc. At his place, the work of the soil and the vines is done as naturally as possible: regular ploughing by horse, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for according to the principles of biodynamics: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity, at the end of October. Red or white, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and coveted wines, which sometimes require waiting.
i Vicini - Dolcetto 2017 Red, Jean-Yves Péron
Jean-Yves Péron's "I Vicini" series is made from organic grapes harvested in Piedmont. Here, the grape variety is Dolcetto Nero, from which wines are generally colorful, fruity, and silky, with notes of dried fruit (almonds, walnuts). Here, in a Savoyard context, the sometimes assertive tannins of Dolcetto give way to a very tasty fruity character. An elegant, complex, full-bodied wine, and a beautiful exercise in style with the grape variety.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Jean-Yves Péron's "I Vicini" series is made from organic grapes harvested in Piedmont. Here, the grape variety is Dolcetto Nero, from which wines are generally colorful, fruity, and silky, with notes of dried fruit (almonds, walnuts). Here, in a Savoyard context, the sometimes assertive tannins of Dolcetto give way to a very tasty fruity character. An elegant, complex, full-bodied wine, and a beautiful exercise in style with the grape variety.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Burgundy white Bigotes White 2021
5790
€57,90
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Burgundy white Bigotes White 2021
5790
€57,90
Unit price perBurgundy white Bigotes White 2021
Bigotes is a dry, organic, and natural white wine made by Frédéric Cossard from Chardonnay. Although it is a "generic" white Burgundy, it clearly bears the mark of its terroir and the winemaker. Bigotes is, in a way, the white counterpart of the Bedeau red cuvée.
Vinification
Bigotes is produced by Frédéric Cossard on a small plot of Chardonnay in the Burgundy regional appellation, on clay-limestone soils. This is a direct-press, organic wine, with no added sulfites.
Tasting
Bigotes is characterized by tension and indulgence. On the nose, the aromatic attack is lemony, lingering with yellow fruits. On the palate, tension, fullness, indulgence, a little fat, and plenty of aromatic persistence. He is not demanding in terms of pairings: he goes with white meats, smoked fish, oysters and shellfish, seafood, mature cheeses, beautiful roasted poultry, salmon pastries and href="https://culinaries.fr/producteurs/ferme-du-bois-de-boulle/">rabbit sautéed with lemon.
Learn more about Frédéric Cossard and the Domaine de Chassorney
Frédéric Cossard and the domaine de Chassorney give organic and natural voice to Burgundy wines (and those from elsewhere), undistorted by agricultural chemicals, according to the style and convictions of this winegrower and merchant. Wherever the grapes come from, its wines bear the Cossard brand, both classic and creative.
Between viticulture and trade
Frédéric Cossard created the domaine de Chassorney in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne-Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own trading house and buys organic grapes from the greatest climates of Burgundy, but also from Jura, Languedoc and elsewhere.
A solid commitment to nature
At Frédéric Cossard, the work of the soil and the vines is done naturally: plowing by horse, biodynamics, no chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The harvest, by hand, is carried out at full maturity. Frédéric Cossard's vintages are rare and sought-after, wines that are always highly anticipated but which sometimes require waiting.
A great defender of Aligoté in Burgundy, Sylvain Pataille delivers with this 2023 a particularly fresh and precise expression of the grape variety. Grown around Marsannay and farmed organically, the Aligoté reveals a lively and mineral profile, marked by citrus fruits, white fruits, a touch of ginger and delicate herbaceous notes. The palate is taut and lemony, with enough substance to go beyond a simple aperitif white wine.
As for the entire estate, harvests are manual and winemaking favors minimal intervention. An energetic and mouth-watering Burgundy white, to be served with oysters, grilled fish, seafood, goat cheese or gougères.
The estate's flagship cuvée, the Marsannay Rouge 2023 blends several terroirs of the appellation, notably vines aged 30 to 50 years planted on limestone scree, gravel, and red clays. This 100% Pinot Noir offers a particularly elegant interpretation of Marsannay: ripe strawberry, cherry, violet, licorice, pepper, and sweet spices make up a generous and complex nose. The palate is silky and juicy, with fine tannins and lovely freshness.
After vinification, the wine is aged for 12 months in old barrels (3 to 10 years old) then 6 months in vats, in order to preserve the expression of the fruit without marking the wine with wood. A complete Marsannay, delicious in its youth but capable of gaining complexity with a few years in the cellar. Pair with roast duck, veal with mushrooms, braised lamb, or grilled beef.
L'Oublié Red 2021
Terroir, plot size and grape varieties
In the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon, between wild garrigue and sun-drenched stony soils, L'Oublié 2021 tells a story of time, sun, and memory. This still red wine, from Mas Coutelou, is born from a blend of Syrah, Carignan, and Cinsault, three grape varieties deeply rooted in the winemaking history of the South. Each contributes its voice to this Mediterranean chorus: Syrah for structure and spice, Carignan for depth and texture, and Cinsault for freshness and fruity roundness. But what makes L'Oublié unique is its patient construction: a solera, or "perpetual" system, nourished by wines from eleven different vintages, including a 2001 Carignan, the first link in a living memory.
Cultivation methods
Jeff Coutelou, a free and inspired figure in the natural wine movement, cultivates his vines according to the principles of certified organic farming. At Mas Coutelou, each vine is cared for as an individual, each soil respected as a living organism. No chemical inputs, no compromises: nature expresses itself unfiltered, and the wine becomes a companion to life. The winemaking follows this same philosophy, free from artifice. No added sulfur, no corrections. It is the fruit, time, and energy of past vintages that shape this rare cuvée. The solera system, rarely used in still red wines, brings an almost mystical complexity, where each vintage enriches the next, in an infinite loop of transmission and depth.
Tasting & pairings
L'Oublié 2021 opens like a door to a warm and enveloping elsewhere. The nose is a sensory journey: patinated leather, ripe black fruits, bursts of red berries, sweet licorice, hints of oriental spices… On the palate, it is dense, sun-drenched, and sensual, yet without heaviness. The wine's energy is palpable, almost vibrant. Its breadth is combined with a lively tension, as if the older vintages were instilling wisdom and balance in the younger ones. This is a wine that tells a story with every sip, a memory passed down from the depths of the barrels.
At the table, it pairs wonderfully with a grilled ribeye steak, a confit shoulder of lamb, or a platter of fine charcuterie. But it can also stand on its own, as a contemplative wine, to be savored slowly, in the glow of a summer evening.
L'Oublié is not just any wine. It's a sensory manifesto, a collective work of time and earth, crafted by a visionary winemaker. A rare, profound bottle that deserves to be savored… so as not to be forgotten.
The Bourgogne Rouge 2023 is a superb gateway into the world of Sylvain Pataille. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, it emphasizes bright fruit and finesse: red cherry, raspberry, and small berries meet notes of peony, spices, and a light touch of orange zest. The palate is supple, juicy, and easy to drink, supported by fine tannins and an elegant finish.
Sylvain Pataille cultivates his vines organically and favors manual harvesting and low-intervention winemaking. This Bourgogne is accessible yet far from simplistic, to be enjoyed lightly chilled with roasted poultry, pâté en croûte, beef bourguignon, seared tuna, or soft cheeses.
Short description: A Burgundian Pinot Noir full of fruit and finesse, with notes of cherry, red berries, peony, and spices. Supple, gourmet, and easy to drink, it's an excellent introduction to Sylvain Pataille's style.
Les Galets Roulés Blanc 2025 is a fresh and floral vintage from Domaine Bois Moisset, made from Loin de l'Œil and Muscadelle, emblematic grape varieties of the Gaillac vineyard. Grown on rolled pebble soils, the grapes produce a luminous and expressive white wine, with notes of citrus, white flowers, and honey, with a supple, fresh, and delicately aromatic palate.
Vinification by direct pressing preserves all the purity of the fruit and the subtlety of the aromatic profile. With only 11.1% alcohol, this vintage remains light, digestible, and easy to drink. Serve between 12 and 14°C, it pairs well with aperitifs as well as fish, cheeses, or lightly spiced dishes.
