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Gewurztraminer Origin Blanc 2020,

Jean-Marc Dreyer
Sumptuous, disconcerting, addictive, Gewurztraminer as you wouldn't expect, with a super-powerful aroma, without the sugar. Jean-Marc Dreyer's Origin range is dedicated to single-varietal cuvées based on Alsatian varieties. Decidedly orange, this macerated Gewurztraminer is the answer to those who find this grape variety heady and syrupy: all the sugars have been consumed, leaving an extraordinary richness of aromas, bare and unvarnished. The mango, ylang-ylang, and bouquet of flowers and exotic fruits are all there, enhanced by a dry, unsweetened structure. This wine calls for foie gras, but it can be drunk with anything. Biodynamic method, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, unfiltered, unclarified, with no sulfites added in the vineyard or cellar.

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"Maceration in Alsace is a tradition!" says Jean-Marc Dreyer, adding that direct pressing in this region is a modern invention, linked to the advent of electricity. In the past, we worked by hand and let the grapes macerate before sending the marc to the press. " Whole-bunch maceration is Jean-Marc Dreyer's signature and represents 85% of the estate's production, the rest consisting of direct-pressed whites, often aged using gentle oxidation. Jean-Marc succeeds several generations of his family at the Dreyer & Fils estate, established in 1830 between Obernai and Molsheim. Upon taking over the estate, he immediately opted for biodynamics, but he hesitated for a while between several methods: at first, his wines were more oaky, aged in new barrels with stirring. Then, a sweet period: all his wines contained residual sugar. In 2008, he tried vinifying without any sulfur and found his direction: the following winter, upon returning from the pilgrimage to Compostela, he swore never to add sulfur to any wine again. Having made this decision, he affirmed his style around skin maceration, quite extensive, chiseled, always surprising on Alsatian grape varieties, whose structure it brings out without sacrificing delicacy. Jean-Marc works in single-varietal or blended vintages and also produces Pinot Noir reds of surprising depth.

Magnum P'tit Poussot Blanc 2019,

Domaine de l'Octavin
Mineral and dry yet fruity, joyful and pleasant, this P'tit Poussot (the name of the plot) offers a nose of pear, apple, citrus, and pineapple, as well as plenty of freshness and acidity. A 100% Chardonnay grown biodynamically on red marl soils, it is perfect for excellent charcuterie: you can even pair it with pata negra or Iberian chorizo. An excellent aperitif or table wine.

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“You don’t need anything,” says Alice Bouvot, winemaker at Domaine de l’Octavin, “just a grape that’s happy in its skin.” Everything is said in favor of natural wine; it’s a perfect description. Created in 2005, Domaine d’Alice is located in Arbois, in the wine-growing Jura region, often described as the most organic vineyard in France. The practice of making – among other things – oxidative wines is a good preparation for natural wine, as this type of wine does not allow any chemical additives and especially no sulfites. It’s a secret of this magnificent region. Originally spread over two hectares, the estate, managed entirely biodynamically (Demeter) since 2010, has expanded through the gradual acquisition of plots and now covers seven hectares.

An accomplished musician and passionate music lover, Alice intends to apply her musical sensitivity to the wines she makes. She draws a parallel between the technical perfection of conventional wines which risks excluding feeling, while "a musician who does not know music theory and plays with his guts creates emotion." For her, living wine is like this: instinctive, improvised, emotional. Introduced to natural wine by Stéphane Planche, sommelier at chef Jean-Paul Jeunet in Arbois, she will faithfully follow this path. The sometimes whimsical titles of her vintages are inspired sometimes by musical art (Dorabella, Zerline), sometimes by the numerous plots of land that make up her vineyard (En Curon, Les Corvées, En Poussot, etc.), and do not disdain a pun from time to time. Likewise, the labels adorned with happy and salacious little gnomes are a signature of the estate. As for the grape varieties, they are the classics of the Jura — Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot Noir for the reds, and Chardonnay, Savagnin for the whites. Alongside her Arbois wines, Alice has created a business of "on the vine" grapes (Ecocert certified) with her winegrower friends from the region. Natural, committed, joyful and highly drinkable, the wines of Alice Bouvot are all the more sought-after as the vintages, produced in plot-by-plot mode, appear, disappear and reappear depending on the vintage and inspiration.
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Le Pas de l'Ours Rouge 2018,

Jean-Yves Peron
Based on nature and minimal intervention, Jean-Yves Péron skillfully combines committed viticulture and merchant winemaking, both based on nature. He lives in Chevaline, in Savoie, near Lake Annecy. His current vineyard, three hectares biodynamic since its inception, is divided between Conflans, near Albertville, and Fréterive, a little further downstream in the Isère Valley. His Mondeuse reds are magnificent, as are his whites made from old local grape varieties—Jacquère, Altesse, Bergeron, and Persan.
Initially destined for a career in biochemistry, Jean-Yves quickly fell in love with the vine and trained as an oenologist in Bordeaux. He learned his trade as a winemaker with Thierry Allemand in Cornas, then with Bruno Schueller in Alsace, before spending some time in New Zealand and the United States. His trading business, which he began in 2011, allows him to buy the harvest from organic winemakers close to home, but also in Northern Italy: for him, it is a new dimension given to his work as a winemaker, allowing him to multiply the terroirs and to deepen his experiences in winemaking and aging. Jean-Yves Péron's winemaking follows the principles of minimal intervention. On narrow and steep surfaces, his mountain vines receive no synthetic products, Jean-Yves preferring horsetail and nettle manure. The surrounding vegetation is very rich: it protects the vines and helps to strengthen them. The soils are grassed, mown and reworked with a pickaxe and winch. The harvest is entirely manual. Once vatted in whole bunches, the grapes, both red and white, undergo a semi-carbonic maceration that allows fresh fruit aromas to be extracted. This maceration time varies between five days and nine weeks depending on the vintage. The day before or two days before pressing, Jean-Yves performs foot-treading directly in the vat. After this fermentation, the musts are sent to barrels for aging on lees for twelve months in five hundred liter barrels of two or three wines (to limit the oaky sensation), followed by blending and resting in vats. No sulfites are added, or as little as possible, and the wines are neither fined nor filtered. Savoyard wine has long suffered from a somewhat flimsy image, not taken seriously enough. Yet, what treasures its soils with their varied pedology and its many ancient grape varieties produce! Jean-Yves Péron embodies the rebirth of this beautiful vineyard.
The plot known as "Le Pas de l'Ours" is planted with forty-six-year-old vines on limestone. Jean-Yves uses the finest grapes to create this vintage. The harvest macerates for two to six months, and this vintage is generally aged for twenty-four months. On the nose, citrus fruits are clearly discernible. On the palate, it is more the acidity of the red fruits that is felt. The wine is persistent, with some herbaceous notes in the mid-palate.

Madloba White 2018,

Domaine des Miquettes

Domaine des Miquettes skillfully combines the terroir and winemaking traditions of the Rhône with those of Georgia, whose viticulture is a model for Paul Estève and Chrystelle Vareille, the estate's founders. Located in Ardèche, south of the Saint-Joseph appellation, Paul learned his trade from René-Jean Dard and François Ribo, two leading figures in natural wine in the Rhône Valley. With Chrystelle, he began by taking over Paul's family farm with two acres of vines, then in 2004 the entire estate, which now covers 4.3 hectares. The white grape varieties are located around the house, the red grape varieties are planted on steep slopes, between 300 and 450 meters above sea level. The plots rest on a granite base with light soils: black mica granite, schist and gneiss. Everything is cultivated organically (Ecocert) with biodynamic practices. The vines are cared for and fortified using plant decoctions and clay. The soils are worked by horse or winch and pickaxe. No chemical inputs are added to the vineyard work. The harvest is entirely manual.

The great specificity of the Domaine des Miquettes remains the use of Georgian techniques, inspired by their passion for this country in the Caucasus, the cradle of wine, where eight thousand year old winemaking techniques are still used. At the heart of this viticulture is the qvevri, the buried jar where all the winemaking takes place: fermentation with skin maceration and aging. They set out to discover this country and returned with the decision to age all their wines in buried jars. They have twenty-six, but distinguish between tinajas (Spanish jars) for fermentation-maceration and buried "amphorae" for aging. No sulfur is added. For both reds and whites, the terracotta erases astringency and transmutes it into a velvety texture, a fruity and supple material.

Madloba blanc ("thank you" in Georgian) is a blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Viognier. The vines are planted at an altitude of 350 meters, on a hillside plot with granite and black mica soils. The wine is aged for a year in qvevri, amphorae buried in the cellar in the Georgian style. This wine is reminiscent of its Georgian counterparts aged in terracotta, with its floral and spicy notes, mineral tension, a full texture, and intense flavor. It's an all-rounder when it comes to pairings.

Volnay - Rouge 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 regions. At his place, the work of the soil and 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. 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.
The AOC Volnay is perched on the heights of the Côte de Beaune. This wine comes from the Lurets plot, a steep terroir, facing west-southeast and located between 230 and 280 meters above sea level. The soils are mainly limestone, stony, ferruginous and reddish, and nourish magnificent vines of around fifty years old. The grapes macerate in whole bunches. The aging is about a year in barrels. The nose of black cherry delights, followed by candied fruits and peppery and sweet spices. On the palate, this wine is fresh, elegant, always full of Cossard-style fruit and silky tannins.
Natural wine without added sulfites.

Allé Canto Sweet Red 2016

La Sorga

Antony Tortul loves old vineyards: he devotes his life to finding them and making wine from them. Just as there are landless shepherds, he can be defined as a landless winegrower, in other words, a wine merchant whose area of activity extends throughout Languedoc and, eastward, as far as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in search of the best terroirs. Born in Foix, with six years of experience as a wine technician and oenologist in various vineyards in the south of France, he created La Sorga in 2008. His enthusiasm leads him on a path filled with favorites, and each of these favorites is a vineyard. The result is a dizzying mosaic of natural, lively, and spirited wines, which reinvents itself each year with around thirty cuvées per vintage. Few winemakers can list such a variety of grape varieties on their menu: the whole of southern France is there with muscats, grenaches, picpoul, mauzac, carignan, cinsault, marsanne, alicante, braucol, duras, viognier, len-de-l’el, and all the rest.

This single-varietal wine made from Alicante Bouschet comes from the ferruginous clay-limestone soils of Cessenon-sur-Orb, in the Saint-Chinian appellation area. The vines grow on a very old plot (seventy years old). The late harvest is sorted berry by berry and the vinification is carried out in open amphorae. Maceration takes place for three months, and the wine is aged in demijohns for four years. All this produces a very powerful and aromatic wine, with a kirsch, vegetal and fresh nose, smoky and chocolatey, black olive, which will not leave you indifferent. The palate is full, with very little tannin for an Alicante, and it's hard to get fresher with a late harvest. The wine's ageing is remarkable (more than six months) and the aging potential is a good twenty years.

Magnum Munjebel Red 2014

Frank Cornelissen

Frank Cornelissen's Munjebel 2014 is a pure and intense immersion in the volcanic terroir of Etna. Made exclusively from Nerello Mascalese, this red wine aptly expresses the identity of northern Sicily. It comes from several exceptional plots, notably those used for the estate's vintages, such as Zottorinoto-Chiusa Spagnolo, Feudo di Mezzo-Porcaria, and Pontale Palino, as well as from vines specifically dedicated to this cuvée (Rampante Sottana, Piano Daini, and Crasà).

In the glass, its translucent ruby ​​color evokes the refinement and finesse of a great Pinot Noir, while preserving the energy and intensity characteristic of Etna wines. The nose is a true olfactory journey, revealing aromas of wild red fruits, black cherry, and raspberry, accompanied by subtle spicy and mineral notes, indicative of the basaltic influence of the soil. On the palate, it is both structured and vibrant: its tannins are present yet silky, and the ripeness of the fruit is balanced with a beautiful acidity. A slight salty touch prolongs the finish and recalls the volcanic origins of the terroir.

A natural wine with no added sulfites, the Munjebel 2014 reflects Frank Cornelissen's non-interventionist philosophy. This rich and expressive wine is ideal for aging (5 to 10 years), but is already splendid today after aeration in a carafe. Served between 16 and 18°C, it will pair wonderfully with grilled meats, Mediterranean dishes, or a porcini mushroom risotto.

Unatantum Liquoreux Red Still 2009

Le Coste

This sweet red is 100% aleatico, grown on the volcanic soils of the Azienda Le Coste estate. The grapes are air-dried for a month, hung in whole bunches from wires, and the wine is slowly fermented for three years. This produces a wine that is sweet without being syrupy, and wonderfully complex.

Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Tonton Rouge 2015, Vincent Wallard
This 100% Cabernet Franc comes from Vincent Wallard's Loire winery. Produced from clay-limestone soils, the grapes are vinified in mille-feuille (skin maceration carried out in superimposed layers of destemmed grapes and whole bunches in order to control the astringency of the tannins) before aging for twenty months. Excellent with red meats and wild mushrooms (porcini mushrooms for example), it can be kept for twenty years.

Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Volnay 1er cru les roncerets Rouge 2017, Domaine de Chassorney
This robust, great wine for laying down, which can be left for a while before drinking and which will age magnificently, comes from vines around forty years old. On the nose, strawberry, candied fruit, spices. The twelve-month aging is done mainly in barrels, a third of which are new oak.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Goes with: Furred game, Game birds, Terrines and pâtés, White meats

Cuvée 0.72+ (exclusive cuvée) White 2023

De Vini
Vinified without additives or sulfites by Christophe Bosque of De Vini, 0.72+ is an organic and natural dry white wine. It comes straight from the land of Muscadet, the Loire estuary. Without having the appellation (it is classified as Vin de France), it can be considered a Muscadet and drunk as such.

In the vineyard and in the cellar
0.72+ white from De Vini is made from 100% Melon de Bourgogne (another name for the Muscadet grape variety) planted in Maisdon-sur-Sèvre (Loire-Atlantique) on gabbro soils characteristic of the region. Gabbro is a grainy igneous rock resting on a granite subsoil, contributing to the production of splendid, lively and mineral white wines. Gabbro and granite are Christophe Bosque's favorite soils. The wine was aged for one year on lees in buried cement vats (traditional in this region), without any additives.

If you want to know...
An anecdote explains the name of the cuvée: originally, due to a small technical incident during bottling, it did not contain exactly the standard quantity. The error has since been corrected (0.72+ of De Vini is in its fifth vintage).

Tasting
0.72+ white is excellent to drink now or later, well chilled. An elegant acidity mixed with a balancing roundness, a saline and salivating side make 0.72+ an unfailing companion to raw or smoked fish and seafood, especially oysters. This vintage also exists in red.

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De Vini, along with the Vinilibre winery, is the dual activity of Christophe Bosque, originally from Saint-Nazaire. He has always been passionate about wine. We are particularly interested in his local creations, produced from his vineyard of some two hectares and fermented in buried vats in the Nantes style - a true reinvention of Muscadet (outside the appellation) in natural mode.

Gabbro Fondu
After spending years as a merchant, importer, then wine merchant, this former cameraman with a BTS in oenology-viticulture acquired a few plots (two hectares) of Melon de Bourgogne vines in Gorges, in Loire-Atlantique, near Clisson in 2017. The soils there are made up of gabbro on a granite substrate, a pedological configuration specific to the Nantes region and particularly to Clisson. Christophe is full of praise for this type of soil.

Muscadet for the better
Christophe's vintages may come from grapes purchased from the best French terroirs, particularly in Languedoc, but the winemaker retains a special affection for his vines, which he maintains with passion and attention to the terroir. A touch of humor and a sense of pun can be seen on his labels and in his appellations, but in the bottle, they are serious, off-the-beaten-track wines, just the way he likes them.

Created exclusively for Culinaries, this cuvée is the result of a meticulous blend of several batches of Malbec, aged separately. A portion of the wine is aged in concrete vats to preserve the fruit's vibrancy and the grape variety's natural freshness, while another spends a year in barrels that have already held several wines, adding complexity and depth without masking the character of the terroir.

The result is a Cahors that is both precise and approachable, where aromas of ripe red fruits mingle with delicate smoky, herbaceous, and floral notes of violet. The palate is round, balanced, and supported by a beautiful freshness that prolongs the tasting experience. A contemporary interpretation of Malbec, true to the philosophy of Danis dans la Vigne: to produce lively, digestible wines that respect their environment.

An intense and structured Santenay 1er Cru, where Pinot Noir expresses its full depth. Passetemps 2024 seduces with its balance between power and elegance.

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Frédéric Cossard delivers a wine true to his style, respectful of nature and with minimal intervention.

The color is deep ruby. The nose offers notes of black fruits, spices, and a woody touch.

On the palate, the structure is firm, with present but elegant tannins. The finish is long and persistent.

A gastronomic wine, perfect with sauced or roasted meats.

A deep and vibrant Morey-Saint-Denis, where Pinot Noir reveals itself in a free and textured expression thanks to qvevri winemaking.

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With this Les Champs de la Vigne Qvevris 2024 cuvée, Frédéric Cossard continues his exploration of natural winemaking in amphorae. This method allows for a raw and authentic expression of the Morey-Saint-Denis terroir.

The color is a deep, slightly veiled red. The nose is intense, blending black fruits, cherry, spices, and earthy notes. An aromatic complexity marked by a wild touch develops with aeration.

On the palate, the texture is dense, structured, with present tannins balanced by a lovely freshness. The texture is ample, almost tactile, with a long and expressive finish.

A wine with character, to pair with powerful dishes such as game or meat in sauce. An authentic and committed cuvée.

A Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru of great intensity, where Pinot Noir expresses itself with profound elegance. Monts Luisants 2024 reveals the full nobility of this terroir through a sensitive interpretation by Frédéric Cossard.

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In this renowned climate, Frédéric Cossard continues his meticulous work in natural viticulture, without chemical inputs, and with minimal intervention during winemaking. The Pinot Noir expresses itself here with sincerity, supported by indigenous yeast fermentations.

The color is a deep, brilliant ruby. The nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, cherry, and raspberry, accompanied by spicy and slightly woody notes. A mineral touch adds complexity and depth.

On the palate, the wine is structured, with fine and elegant tannins. The texture is ample, balanced by a beautiful freshness. The finish is long, precise, and harmonious.

A gastronomic wine, ideal with roasted meats or sauced dishes. A cuvée that is both powerful and refined.

A rare and fascinating Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru white, where the Chardonnay reveals a taut and mineral expression. Monts Luisants 2024 embodies the unique character of this exceptional terroir.

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The Monts Luisants climate is one of the rare Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Crus to produce white wine. Frédéric Cossard crafts a wine of great precision here, always with a natural and low-intervention approach.

The color is pale, bright, with silver reflections. The nose opens with notes of citrus, white flowers, and white-fleshed fruits, accompanied by a very pronounced chalky minerality.

On the palate, the wine is straightforward, taut, with a lively acidity that structures the whole. The texture is fine, elegant, and the saline finish prolongs the tasting with intensity.

A great gastronomic white, ideal with seafood, noble fish, or refined cuisine. A rare and precious cuvée.

A Meursault 1er Cru of great intensity, where richness and tension intertwine with precision. Blagny 2024 reveals a deep and vibrant expression of Chardonnay according to Frédéric Cossard.

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On the Blagny climat, perched at altitude, Frédéric Cossard creates a Meursault that is both powerful and chiseled. Always faithful to his vision of natural wine, he works without chemical inputs in the vineyard and favors low-intervention winemaking, letting indigenous yeasts guide the wine.

The color is luminous, a pale gold with brilliant reflections. The nose reveals beautiful complexity, with ripe citrus, white-fleshed fruits, white flowers, and a slightly toasted touch. A fine mineral framework structures the whole.

On the palate, the attack is ample but quickly balanced by lively tension. The texture is dense, elegant, with a silky feel. The long, saline finish highlights the nobility of the terroir.

A great gastronomic white, ideal with fish in sauce, shellfish, or refined dishes. A cuvée that is both intense and precise.