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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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Made from an old plot of Chardonnay planted on the soft chalk of Chavot, Les Grandes Crayères is an intense yet delicate terroir champagne. The nose reveals notes of candied lemon, white flowers, hazelnut, and wet chalk. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet taut, driven by remarkable salinity and a very long finish.
Vinification
100% Chardonnay from a west-facing plot on Campanian chalk. Fermentation in barrels with indigenous yeasts, aging on lees, then Extra Brut dosage of 2 g/L, to preserve the full purity of the terroir.
From the granite hillsides of Chénas, La Bruyère is a Gamay that is both delicate and profound. The nose reveals aromas of fresh cherry, raspberry, violet, and a spicy touch. On the palate, the wine is ethereal, precise, and carried by a beautiful mineral tension, with silky tannins that extend into an elegant finish.
Winemaking
Manual harvest, whole cluster carbonic maceration with indigenous yeasts. Aged in old barrels to preserve the purity of the fruit. Wine is unfined, unfiltered, and with very little, if any, added sulfites depending on the vintage.
Les Journets is a single-parcel cuvée that expresses a refined and energetic Gamay. The bouquet blends ripe red fruits, dried flowers, and a slight touch of warm stone. The palate offers a supple texture, fine tannins, and a fresh finish, marked by a beautiful minerality.
Winemaking
Manual harvesting, spontaneous fermentation with whole bunches, gentle carbonic maceration followed by aging in old barrels. Winemaking without fining or filtration, with minimal use of sulfur.
Les Petits Bois reveals a gourmet and luminous Gamay, with aromas of wild strawberry, morello cherry, and fresh flowers. The palate is crisp, juicy, and particularly digestible, supported by a beautiful tension that brings a lot of elegance to the whole.
Winemaking
Manual harvesting, carbonic maceration with indigenous yeasts, then aging in old barrels to preserve the freshness of the fruit. Wine unfined, unfiltered, and lightly sulfited.
Mélo is an original blend of Gamay, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. This light and energetic wine offers a nose of crisp red berries and a supple, fresh, and delicious palate, where the fruit always remains at the forefront. A free-spirited, joyful, and particularly easy-to-share wine.
Winemaking
The grape varieties are co-fermented using carbonic maceration with indigenous yeasts. Aging takes place primarily in vats and old containers to preserve the wine's freshness. No fining or filtration.
Robert is a Gamay from old vines that seduces with its balance between concentration and finesse. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and violet are enhanced by a subtle spicy touch. The palate is deep yet always fresh, with silky tannins and a long, mineral finish.
Winemaking
Manual harvest, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in whole bunches, aging in old barrels. Unfined, unfiltered wine with a minimum of added sulfites only if necessary.
La vi y sone White 2011
This Viognier comes from a plot planted at an altitude of 1,300 meters on schist and clay soils. The harvest ferments in stainless steel vats and is aged in old barrels.
A natural wine with no added sulfites.
Amandis Semplicemente Vino Bellotti White 2011
Cascina degli Ulivi
Natural wine without added sulphites.
Bulles Blanc is a lively and refreshing pétillant naturel, characterized by notes of fresh apple, lemon, white flowers, and a subtle brioche touch. The bubbles are delicate, the palate is crisp and thirst-quenching, with a saline finish that immediately calls for a second sip.
Winemaking
Ancestral method with natural secondary fermentation in the bottle, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and aging on lees. Unfiltered wine, without dosage, and with very few added sulfites.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet Clos de la Garenne White 2018
43000
€430,00
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet Clos de la Garenne White 2018
43000
€430,00
Unit price per
Magnum Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet Clos de la Garenne Blanc 2018, Frederic Cossard
This premier cru of Puligny-Montrachet comes from Chardonnays grown on the plot that gave its name to the cuvée, between 230 and 250 meters above sea level. The terroir, facing west-southeast, rests on brown marl and clay-limestone soils, sometimes directly on the limestone rock. The soil structure is fine, clay-silt. After direct pressing of the grapes, the aging is about a year in barrels. The wine is typically Puligny: buttery, mineral, complex, structured in layers.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Pairs with: Lobster, Oysters and Shellfish, Chicken Stew, Cooked Fish
This premier cru of Puligny-Montrachet comes from Chardonnays grown on the plot that gave its name to the cuvée, between 230 and 250 meters above sea level. The terroir, facing west-southeast, rests on brown marl and clay-limestone soils, sometimes directly on the limestone rock. The soil structure is fine, clay-silt. After direct pressing of the grapes, the aging is about a year in barrels. The wine is typically Puligny: buttery, mineral, complex, structured in layers.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Pairs with: Lobster, Oysters and Shellfish, Chicken Stew, Cooked Fish
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières White 2018
71500
€715,00
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières White 2018
71500
€715,00
Unit price per
Magnum Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières Blanc 2018, Frederic Cossard
This Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru comes from the Folatières plot, planted with very old vines. This age is felt in the depth and structure of the wine, and it also benefits from superb aging qualities. A good example of Chardonnay at its peak. Classy, complex, powerful, and precise.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Pairs with: Lobster, Oysters and Shellfish, Chicken Stew, Cooked Fish
This Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru comes from the Folatières plot, planted with very old vines. This age is felt in the depth and structure of the wine, and it also benefits from superb aging qualities. A good example of Chardonnay at its peak. Classy, complex, powerful, and precise.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Pairs with: Lobster, Oysters and Shellfish, Chicken Stew, Cooked Fish
Retour de Milan, White 2024
Fond Cyprès
With Retour de Milan, Fond Cyprès unveils a brilliant and unprecedented interpretation of Muscat Petit Grain, vinified as a macerated white wine. This organic orange wine from Languedoc, as elegant as it is expressive, goes off the beaten path to offer a unique, fresh, and gourmet sensory experience.
A subtle maceration
Here, whole Muscat grapes are macerated for a few days to provide texture and complexity without losing the varietal's delicacy. Fermentation is spontaneous, using native yeasts, without oenological inputs, followed by 5 months of aging in concrete egg, which promotes the wine's natural movement and gentle contact with the lees. The result: a lively, textured juice with exemplary freshness.
A luminous and aromatic orange wine
The nose is vibrant, with notes of bergamot, citrus zest, orange blossom, and fresh lychee. On the palate, the wine balances tension and sweetness, with very fine tannins and a delicately bitter finish that prolongs the pleasure. It is a digestible, refined orange wine, both floral and citrusy.
Bold pairings, immediate pleasure
Serve it between 10 and 12 °C, without decanting. This wine pairs ideally with Asian cuisines (mild spices, Thai curry, sashimi), aged cheeses (blue cheese, aged tomme), or even a lightly sweetened fruit dessert. It can age in the cellar for 5 to 10 years.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Saint Romain Sous Roche Rouge 2018
12600
€126,00
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Saint Romain Sous Roche Rouge 2018
12600
€126,00
Unit price perSaint Romain Sous Roche Rouge 2018,
Domaine de Chassorney
The olfactory bouquet of this Saint-Romain "Sous Roche" offers notes of morello cherry and sweeter red fruits such as strawberry and pomegranate. On the palate, it displays superb structure, well-rounded tannins, and lovely notes of rustic, earthy red and black fruits. There is plenty of mid-palate concentration, aromas, energy, and length. The wine blossoms beautifully in the glass. This Saint-Romain "Sous Roche" is a pure Pinot Noir from a plot with a steep, south-southeast-facing terroir located between 280 and 400 meters above sea level in the Saint-Romain appellation. The soils are primarily marl, limestone, and clay. The grapes, from fifty-year-old vines, macerate in whole bunches. The aging is approximately one year in barrels.
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 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 practice is not limited to Burgundy, as vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura, Languedoc, and elsewhere. At his farm, the soil and vines are worked as naturally as possible: regular horse-drawn ploughing, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are tended according to biodynamic principles: 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.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Auxey Duresses Les Crais Red 2017
12200
€122,00
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Auxey Duresses Les Crais Red 2017
12200
€122,00
Unit price per
Magnum Auxey Duresses Les Crais Rouge 2017, Domaine de Chassorney
A beautiful expression of Pinot Noir, typically Burgundian, from vines over forty years old: fresh, crisp, and powerful aromas of red fruits. Can age for a few years.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
A beautiful expression of Pinot Noir, typically Burgundian, from vines over forty years old: fresh, crisp, and powerful aromas of red fruits. Can age for a few years.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
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.
Cœur Brisé 2022 - Aurélien Lefort
This bottle is not your average rosé: it's a micro-juice born from a tiny plot of Gamay in the Auvergne region, crafted by the artisan-poet Aurélien Lefort , exclusively for Culinaries. A rare, vibrant wine, unavailable elsewhere, it grooves with aromas of white flowers, crisp red fruits, and a saline finish. Best cellared to reveal its full depth, this is a rosé for connoisseurs, free-spirited and cult-like.
Kikiriki black Red 2018 - Clos Lentiscus
A red blend of Tempranillo and Carignan , from Clos Lentiscus , a Catalan benchmark for natural wine. An elegant and pure wine, marked by chalky minerality and a discreet, never off-putting oxidative touch. Here, everything is about balance, vibrancy, and sincerity.
Cade Meu Carnaval Sparkling Rosé 2019 - Les Valseuses
Chardonnay (50%), Grenache Gris (40%) and Trousseau (10%). But where has my carnival gone? wonders this cuvée, which will soon find the answer: the party will begin as soon as the bottle is opened, because this undisgorged pet' nat' exudes good cheer.
La Pinya White 2021 - Belly Wine Experiment
La Pinya (Belly Wine Experiment) is a dry Catalan white wine made from organic Xarel·lo and Macabeu grapes from Pla del Penedès. Fresh, mineral, delicate, and sometimes slightly effervescent, it expresses the experimental spirit of the estate: a lively and aromatic natural wine, best enjoyed well chilled.
