Pinot Noir grape variety

Mercurey Les Vignes Blanches Qvevris Red 2022

Fréderic Cossard

The "Les Vignes Blanches" vintage is an organic and natural red wine from the Bourgogne-Mercurey appellation. It is produced by Frédéric Cossard, exclusively from Pinot Noir and aged in terracotta containers (qvevris).

Vinification

Les Vignes Blanches is a climat in the Mercurey appellation with clay-limestone soil. Frédéric Cossard vinified and aged it in qvevri (Georgian-style buried jars), which gives it a patina, rounds it out, and accentuates its velvety texture and depth. It is aged for one year.

Tasting

Fresh, wild, and intense, this Mercurey "Les Vignes Blanches" is a pleasure to drink with abandon. Morello cherries, black fruits, cherry, raspberry, complexity on the nose, giving way to floral then mineral and roasted notes. On the palate, there is plenty of fruit, sap, breadth, and density, with silky, melted tannins of great finesse, completely devoid of harshness. Long, fruity, and distinguished finish. Made for the rib steak, the beef fillet, the roast duck, the fine charcuterie.

Learn more about Frédéric Cossard and the Domaine de Chassorney

Frédéric Cossard and the domaine de Chassorney give the floor in organic and natural mode to Burgundy wines (and moreover), not distorted by agricultural chemistry, according to the style and convictions of this winegrower and merchant. Wherever the grapes come from, his 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.

i Vicini Pinot Nero Red 2018,

Jean-Yves Peron

Jean-Yves Péron, an iconic figure in Savoie's natural wine scene, is expanding his horizons with his I Vicini range, made from organic grapes carefully selected in Northern Italy and expertly vinified in Savoie. This cuvée Pinot Nero Rouge 2018, 100% Pinot Noir, captures the essence of the Burgundy grape variety while adding a surprising and characterful Alpine touch.

A Pinot Noir between Piedmont and Savoie

Made from organic grapes harvested by hand in the heart of Piedmont, Italy, this wine is then vinified with the same rigor as the estate's other cuvées. A semi-carbonic maceration of whole bunches extracts finesse and freshness, while aging on lees for twelve months in old barrels refines its texture. Unfined or filtered, with minimal intervention, this Pinot Noir expresses exceptional purity.

Tasting: finesse and drinkability

The color is light and bright, heralding an airy wine. On the nose, aromas of small red fruits—cherry, raspberry, redcurrant—intertwine with floral and slightly spicy touches. On the palate, the attack is delicate, with fine tannins and a refreshing acidity that draws the wine towards a savory and persistent finish. A perfect balance between elegance and indulgence.

Food Pairings and Service

Ideal around 16-18°C, it pairs well with white meats, roast poultry, or mushroom risotto. Its remarkable drinkability also makes it an excellent companion for aperitifs with friends. With an aging potential of 5 to 10 years, this natural wine will evolve gracefully while retaining its liveliness.

Casilla de las Flores Red 2014

Bodega Marenas

A 100% Pinot Noir from Spain.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Morey Saint Denis les Champs de la Vigne Qvevris Rouge 2023

Frédéric Cossard

Frédéric Cossard, l’alchimiste des terroirs libres

Frédéric Cossard poursuit son exploration d’une Bourgogne affranchie des dogmes, en conjuguant naturel, précision et poésie. Installé depuis plus de vingt ans, il vinifie sans intrants, sans levures de laboratoire, et sans aucune chimie, aussi bien dans les vignes que dans son chai. Son travail ne revendique aucun label, mais s’impose par sa cohérence et son intégrité.

Un Morey-Saint-Denis de pure expression

La cuvée Les Champs de la Vigne provient de parcelles situées sur les sols argilo-calcaires typiques du village de Morey-Saint-Denis. Le Pinot Noir, ici en sélection de pinot fin, révèle un profil plus élancé et ciselé, marqué par une belle énergie. Le choix de l’amphore pour l’élevage, durant un an, libère toute la pureté aromatique du cépage et du terroir, sans maquillage boisé.

Macération douce, texture vibrante

Les raisins sont encuvés en grappes entières pour une macération de trois semaines. Ce procédé doux permet d’extraire les arômes et la structure sans brutalité. Le vin offre une robe lumineuse, un nez fin et profond aux notes de petits fruits rouges, de pierre chaude et d’épices douces. En bouche, l’attaque est fluide, les tanins soyeux, et la finale minérale évoque la craie.

À table : finesse et caractère

Idéal avec une cuisine raffinée mais expressive : canard à l’orange, charcuterie fine, voire une volaille rôtie aux herbes. Servir entre 14 et 16°C, sans carafage pour conserver toute sa tension naturelle. Ce vin nature possède un potentiel de garde de 5 à 10 ans, avec une évolution vers des arômes plus tertiaires et profonds.

Nuits Saint Georges Les Damodes Qvevris Rouge 2023

Frédéric Cossard

Frédéric Cossard, l’audace nature en Bourgogne

Frédéric Cossard est une figure incontournable du vin naturel en Bourgogne. Depuis ses débuts, il repousse les limites de l’expression bourguignonne en s’affranchissant des codes classiques. À la fois vigneron, éleveur de vins et fin observateur du vivant, il travaille sans label, mais avec une rigueur absolue : aucune chimie de synthèse, ni dans les vignes ni au chai, et une vinification sans intrant, en levures indigènes bien sûr.

Un Nuits-Saint-Georges élevé dans la terre

Cette cuvée provient du climat Les Damodes, sur les hauteurs nord de Nuits-Saint-Georges, à la frontière de Vosne-Romanée. Le Pinot Noir y trouve un terrain d’expression unique, sur sols argilo-calcaires, donnant des vins à la fois structurés et élégants. Ici, Frédéric choisit l’amphore comme contenant d’élevage : un an dans la porosité naturelle de la terre cuite, pour un vin d’une pureté et d’une franchise saisissantes.

Vinification vivante, matière vibrante

Les grappes entières ont macéré pendant trois semaines, sans remontage mécanique, afin de conserver toute la finesse aromatique du fruit. Le vin, non collé, non filtré, présente une robe brillante, un nez floral et épicé, avec une touche de rose séchée, et une bouche soyeuse, tendue par une trame fraîche et précise. Les tanins sont fondus, la finale saline et persistante.

À table : fraîcheur et caractère

Ce Nuits-Saint-Georges nature se mariera à merveille avec une cuisine de caractère : viandes blanches, plats épicés, ou un veau mijoté. Il est conseillé de le servir à 14–16°C, sans carafage, pour préserver sa tension naturelle. Un vin de garde, assurément, qu’on pourra oublier une décennie en cave sans crainte.

Gevrey Chambertin les Genevrières Qvevris Rouge 2023

Frédéric Cossard

L'artisan des crus vivants

Figure pionnière du vin naturel en Bourgogne, Frédéric Cossard poursuit, millésime après millésime, une quête de pureté et d’authenticité. Sans label mais avec exigence, il élabore des cuvées qui s’affranchissent des artifices œnologiques. Zéro intrant, pas de levures exogènes, pas de sulfites ajoutés : tout se fait dans le respect du raisin et du vivant.

Gevrey-Chambertin, version originelle

Les Genevrières, climat peu médiatisé du finage de Gevrey-Chambertin, livre ici une lecture inédite du Pinot Noir. Sur ces sols argilo-calcaires, les vignes expriment un fruit dense mais contenu, encadré par une structure fine et précise. Frédéric choisit ici l’élevage en amphore, pendant un an, pour préserver la fraîcheur et le toucher soyeux du vin, sans l’influence du bois.

Infusion délicate, texture veloutée

Les raisins, en grappes entières, ont macéré trois semaines pour une extraction douce, privilégiant l’élégance à la puissance. Le résultat est un vin fluide, velouté, au nez pur de fruits rouges mûrs, d’épices légères et de pierre froide. En bouche, une belle matière s’étire sur une trame fraîche et salivante. Une version lumineuse et digeste d’un terroir souvent associé à la puissance.

Accords et service : une table en finesse

Idéal pour accompagner un canard aux agrumes, une volaille rôtie ou une cuisine raffinée aux épices douces. À servir entre 14 et 16°C, sans carafage pour ne pas perturber son équilibre. Cette cuvée, bien que déjà harmonieuse jeune, pourra gagner en complexité après quelques années de garde.

Albermohn Red 2023

Einhart Estate

The intensity of a great Pinot Noir from Alsace, distinguished and delicious

With Albermohn 2023, Domaine Einhart offers us a more ambitious, deeper vision of Alsatian Pinot Noir. Coming from a remarkable plot, cultivated organically on a clay-limestone terroir, this red wine is vinified with extreme care, with a short but precise maceration, then aged slowly in tuns to preserve the purity of the fruit while gaining structure.

This 2023 already displays beautiful aromatic density and impressive length on the palate, while maintaining the fresh and elegant structure typical of the estate's reds. Albermohn is aimed at lovers of structured Pinots, but without excess oak or extraction: here, it's all about balance and harmony.

Elegance, substance and aromatic complexity

The intense ruby color suggests a wine of character. The nose is subtle yet profound, with aromas of ripe strawberry, stewed raspberry, a hint of pepper, and a lovely note of fresh almond that adds complexity. On the palate, the body is ample and velvety, with fine, melted tannins, supported by a beautiful acidity that lengthens the finish.

Albermohn is best enjoyed at 16-18°C, without the need for decanting, now or within the next 5 to 10 years. It will be at home with grilled meats, mushroom dishes, and characterful cuisine, but can also enhance an autumn barbecue or a beautiful piece of aged beef.

A great red wine from Alsace, sincere, precise, and promising a beautiful development.

Pet Nat White 2023,

Domaine Einhart

A crisp and thirst-quenching natural sparkling wine

Domaine Einhart's Pet Nat White 2023 is a cuvée full of vitality, carefully crafted according to the principles of the ancestral method. Composed of a unique blend of Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir, this natural sparkling wine (or "Pet Nat") is the result of a destemmed maceration of several days for each grape variety, before blending. Bottling took place during fermentation, followed by 7 months of resting on slats to obtain a fine and natural effervescence.

A bright and joyful tasting

Upon opening, Pet Nat Blanc seduces with its delicate and persistent bubbles. On the nose, it reveals fruity and gourmet aromas of peach, lemon and exotic fruits, accompanied by floral touches. On the palate, this sparkling wine is light, lively and thirst-quenching. Its freshness and crispness make it accessible and irresistible, with a clean and mineral finish that invites you to take another sip.

A perfect companion for aperitifs and gastronomy

This Pet Nat White is ideal for accompanying a convivial aperitif, where it will delight lovers of natural sparkling wines with its joyful and spontaneous character. It also pairs perfectly with Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, raw fish, seafood and fresh cheeses. For an optimal experience, serve it between 6 and 8°C, after a slight disgorging if necessary.

Borgonon Granate Red 2006,

Barranco Oscuro

Borgoñón Granate is an organic and natural red wine from Andalusia made from Pinot Noir. Classified as Vino de Mesa (table wine), it is vinified by Cortijo Barranco Oscuro. As its name suggests, it draws inspiration from Burgundy. This 2006, which has had time to reflect, is one of the best vintages of this cuvée.

Vinification

This wine comes from Pinot Noir vines planted at an altitude of 1,280 meters on schist soils. The wine is aged for one year in old barrels.

Tasting

Borgoñón Granate is a beautifully atypical wine that displays remarkable density while being relatively clear and not very concentrated (a reference to Burgundy). Intense red fruits, cherries, melted and velvety tannins, and a long and seductive smoky finish. It ages well. Great balance, melted tannins, pair it with a beautiful grilled prime rib or Spanish canned fish. A pata negra ham? Certainly, it's a compatriot.

Learn more about Cortijo Barranco Oscuro

Manuel Valenzuela cultivates the highest vines in the world (1,368 meters), in Andalusia, on the Sierra Contraviesa. Barranco oscuro means "dark valley," a reminder of the original site of the property, which was moved at the end of the 19th century after the phylloxera crisis. In 1979, the estate was taken over by Manuel, who decided to use natural methods in preference to those of modern oenology.

A drop of 1,400 meters

At first, he bought grapes, but his goal was to replant vines. Currently, the twelve hectares of Cortijo Barranco Oscuro extend over a drop of almost 1,400 meters. On a poor, dry, schistose terroir, two localities concentrate the plots: Cerro Las Monjas at the very top and Hoyo y Cerro de Las Gayumbas lower down, near the winery buildings.

High-altitude wines

Strong thermal contrasts explain the freshness of the wines, produced without the addition of exogenous yeasts and without inputs in the vineyard or cellar. Although the estate is not certified organic due to the disillusionment that fraud in this area has brought Manuel, his estate is a member of the Spanish Association of Natural Wine Producers. His wines are straightforward and clean, without compromise: they give joy through the seriousness of the work that was necessary to produce them.

Magnum Elios Red 2022,

Jean Marc Dreyer

In the heart of Alsace, Jean-Marc Dreyer, a winemaker committed to organic and biodynamic agriculture (AB, Eurofeuille), creates an exceptional vintage with his magnum Elios 2022. Made from naturally vinified Pinot Noir, this wine embodies the purity and finesse of the Alsatian terroir.

A vibrant and delicate Pinot Noir

Produced through maceration and spontaneous fermentation, this wine benefits from careful aging, which enhances the precision of Pinot Noir while respecting its fruit. Its airy structure and balance make it a delicious and accessible red, ideal for a convivial tasting.

An expressive nose and an elegant palate

The nose reveals subtle notes of cherry, raspberry and sweet spices, with a floral touch that brings freshness. On the palate, the attack is supple and fruity, with silky tannins and a beautiful mineral length.

How to pair it?

Served at 16-18°C, this magnum of Alsace AOP will perfectly accompany roast poultry, a veal fillet or a platter of fine charcuterie. Its aging potential of 5 to 10 years will allow it to gain complexity over time.

Magnum Bourgogne En Carran La Croix de Bernard Red 2020,

Domaine de Chassorney

Located in Burgundy, Domaine de Chassorney, run by the talented Frédéric Cossard, produces wines of remarkable purity and elegance. This Bourgogne En Carran La Croix de Bernard 2020, in magnum format, perfectly embodies Burgundian Pinot Noir in all its finesse and depth.

A precise and refined Pinot Noir

Produced using respectful viticulture, this Bourgogne AOP fully expresses its terroir thanks to natural vinification and careful aging. Its aging potential of 5 to 10 years allows you to appreciate the full evolution of its aromas and its silky texture.

A subtle nose and a harmonious palate

Upon opening, this Pinot Noir reveals a delicate nose, blending fresh red fruits, floral notes and a hint of sweet spices. On the palate, the structure is supple and elegant, with fine tannins and a beautiful mineral length.

What pairings for this great bottle

Served at 16-18°C, it will go wonderfully with white meats, roast poultry, fine charcuterie and mature cheeses. This magnum format is ideal for special occasions and meals with lovers of authentic Burgundy.

Saint Romain Sous Roche Qvevris Red 2020

Domaine de Chassorney

Plenty of fruit and roundness supported by sumptuous minerality; the blackberry and blackcurrant give free rein, and the palate reveals remarkable density and fullness. The Pinot Noir benefits greatly from the smoothness provided by aging in qvevris (Georgian-style terracotta jars). This Pinot Noir from the Qvevris series comes 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 macerate in whole bunches.

Learn more

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 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 Domaine de Chassorney 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 home, the soil and vines are worked as naturally as possible: regular horse-drawn ploughing, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for 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. Reds or whites, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and sought-after wines, which sometimes require waiting.

Skin Contact Sous Roche Red 2016

Domaine de Chassorney

This Pinot Noir comes 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 mainly marl, limestone and clay. The grapes, from fifty-year-old vines, macerate in whole bunches. Aging takes place for about a year in barrels. Beautiful structure, well-rounded tannins, and lovely notes of black fruits.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.