Wines of the World

On the Rock Again 2019,

Nicolas Chemarin
Deep, mineral, and hyper-complex yet highly drinkable, On The Rock Again presents a purple color with violet highlights. Its nose is floral (violet), with notes of wet rock and spices. The attack evokes ripe red fruits (raspberry, cherry). The aftertaste is long and lively with great salinity. The tannins, well-integrated and elegant, give the wine a very pleasant roundness. This Gamay Noir à jus blanc cuvée directly alludes, through its title, to the omnipresent, outcropping rock of the Marchampts terroir, directly transmitting its earthy notes to the Gamay. The minerality of this superb hillside Beaujolais red, classified as a Vin de France, should come as no surprise. We recommend tasting at 12°C and uncorking, or even decanting, half an hour to an hour before serving this wine. The harvest is vatted by gravity, in whole bunches. The vatting lasts fifteen days at a controlled temperature (from 5 to 18°C), without pumping over. After pressing, the cuvée is aged in vats on fine lees for ten months. Bottled in the waning moon, in August following the harvest, without filtration or the addition of sulfites.

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Nicolas Chemarin, nicknamed "P'tit Grobis" as a resident of Marchampt (Beaujolais), is the fourth generation of winemaker on his family vineyard in the Beaujolais-Villages appellation, on a stony land where he crafts wines of surprising depth and sincerity. In 2005, he took over two hectares of his father's vines and in 2006, he produced his first vintages. In 2008, he acquired other vines and decided to devote himself solely to his estate, whose very steep terroir consists of poor, rocky soils on gray granite rock. The vines rest on the bedrock through very thin soil, and their roots plunge deep into the rock. Depending on the configuration of the soil, the vines are pruned in goblet form or raised on stakes. Their average age is eighty years. The grape varieties, Gamay and Chardonnay, are classically Beaujolais. Nicolas also cultivates two other terroirs in the Régnié appellation: Les Bullats, with light, filtering sandy soils, and La Haute Ronze, very close to Morgon, whose deeper, clayey soils produce full-bodied wines. The wines undergo long macerations (from 18 to 30 days) with punching down and temperature control (Nicolas works cold, around 20 °C). The aging is partially done in thermoregulated concrete vats for a third, the remaining two thirds being spent in barrels of four to ten wines in order to provide oxygenation but little or no woody sensation. Nicolas Chemarin is already well known in the natural world for his sweet and fruity vintages, wines for pleasure, and for vintages from difficult and magnificent terroirs, endowed with admirable and complex mineral, aromatic and spicy notes.

Yoga Red 2021

Justine Vigne

Terroir, plot size and grape varieties

It is in the heart of the Rhône Valley, on a terroir freely interpreted under the "Vin de France" label, that Justine Vigne crafts Yoga 2021. A 100% Syrah cuvée, cultivated with passion on sun-drenched soils, where the vines draw their strength from the rock and time. This choice of a free appellation allows the winemaker to express, without constraint, the full richness of her grapes, remaining true to the identity of her vineyard and her artisanal vision of winemaking.

Cultivation methods

At Justine Vigne, the vines are cultivated with the utmost respect for life. Using certified organic farming methods, each vine is tended by hand, with a gentle and intuitive approach. The harvest is exclusively manual, selecting only the finest grapes at perfect ripeness. Fermentation occurs naturally, thanks to the indigenous yeasts present on the berries, without the addition of sulfites, fining, or filtration: a radically pure approach that allows the fruit and the vintage to speak for themselves. Yoga is a living, authentic wine that reflects, without artifice, the work in the soil and the soul of the place.

Tasting & pairings

Dense and structured, Yoga 2021 presents a deep, velvety robe. From the first sniff, the wine seduces with enveloping aromas of ripe black fruits – blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant – followed by a touch of toasted almond and subtle roasted notes reminiscent of cocoa or coffee. On the palate, the attack is ample, the texture generous, supported by smooth tannins and a beautiful tension that balances the richness of the fruit. The finish, persistent and warm, leaves an impression of harmony and fullness.

This characterful red wine pairs beautifully with regional cuisine: beef stew with olives, roast leg of lamb, mushroom gratin, or a selection of mature cheeses. For those with more patience, a few years of cellaring will allow it to gain complexity and depth. Yoga is a wine that is both grounded and vibrant, inviting you to disconnect and enjoy yourself, in a perfect balance between power and elegance.

Ultreia Red 2021

Justine Vigne

Terroir, plot size and grape varieties

In the heart of the Rhône Valley, in an area untouched by conventional classifications, Justine Vigne is forging her own path. Labeled "Vin de France," but bearing a strong identity, Ultreia Rouge 2021 tells the story of a terroir shaped by sun, stone, and the spirit of the land. The grapes come from carefully selected plots, where Grenache and Cinsault, both derived from biodynamically cultivated Syrah vines, find their natural balance. This unique blend gives Ultreia its distinctive character, a harmonious blend of generous fruit and vibrant energy.

Cultivation methods

Justine Vigne cultivates much more than just vines: she embodies a philosophy. Every action in the vineyard is deliberate, respectful, and in harmony with the lunar cycles and the energies of life. Organic certification (AB) is just the starting point: her plots thrive biodynamically, without synthetic products, using homemade compost and plant infusions. This artisanal, patient, and sincere approach is reflected in every drop of wine, like a subtle echo of the slow pace of pilgrims.

Tasting & pairings

Ultreia Rouge 2021 opens like a whispered promise: a deep, almost velvety red robe already hints at the generosity of the fruit. The nose is a stroll through the hills: ripe red fruits, blackcurrant, black fig, enhanced by notes of garrigue, sweet spices, and a touch of toasted almond. A saline minerality aerates the whole, like a breath on the skin.

On the palate, the magic happens. The tannins are fine, silky, almost caressing. The wine glides smoothly, juicy, easy to drink, carried by a mouthwatering freshness that invites a second glass. Here, you find all of Justine's sincerity, her desire to let the land speak for itself, without artifice.

Ultreia is a wine for sharing, for a table set under the stars, for laughter around grilled meats, plates of charcuterie, for moments where life is enjoyed without haste.

"Ultreia," the pilgrims used to say: beyond, ever further. This wine is an encouragement to continue, to marvel, to celebrate what unites us. A handcrafted, poetic, and joyfully human vintage.

Le Serret 1826 Red 2021

Justine Vigne

Terroir, plot size and grape varieties

In the sun-drenched heart of the Southern Rhône Valley, where the rounded pebbles hold the memory of warm days and cool nights, Le Serret 1826 is born , a red wine with a name steeped in emotion and history. Behind this 100% Carignan cuvée lies much more than a simple vintage: a vibrant tribute to the family roots of Justine Vigne, a passionate winemaker who has crafted a profound, deeply rooted, and sincere wine. The name “1826” evokes the year the Vigne family settled in Richerenches , while “Le Serret” designates the very first plot of the estate, planted in 1955 by Justine’s grandfather, as an act of faith in the land and in time.

This Carignan, an often-overlooked grape variety, regains its full nobility here, magnified by a sunny and windy terroir, conducive to a pure and structured expression. The soil, nourished by history and silence, allows the fruit to speak with intensity.

Cultivation methods

True to an artisanal approach and respect for all living things, Justine Vigne cultivates her vines organically , with meticulous attention to every detail. Soil work is gentle, interventions measured, allowing the vines to express themselves freely. In the vineyard as in the cellar, the philosophy is clear: do not rush anything, work with the natural elements, preserve their identity. The winemaking, precise and unadorned, aims for accuracy, sincerity, and the inner light of the fruit. Thus, Le Serret 1826 stands as an ode to patience and fidelity to its origins.

Tasting & pairings

From the moment it's opened, Le Serret 1826 – vintage 2021 – unfolds a dense and captivating nose: patinated leather , ripe black fruits like blackberry and plum, and a spicy undertone reminiscent of garrigue after the rain. On the palate, the wine asserts its structure , without heaviness, with a mouthwatering freshness that lengthens the finish and invites indulgence. The wine is clean, taut, and precise, revealing a rare balance between intensity and elegance.

This wine calls for generous and characterful dishes: grilled meats , artisanal charcuterie , mature cheeses , and juicy red meats . It pairs wonderfully with a wood-fired ribeye steak or a plate of well-aged tomme cheese, revealing all its nuances in dialogue with the dish.

With Le Serret 1826 , Justine Vigne delivers a wine of memory and conviction, a wine of lineage and place, which touches the heart with its sincerity as much as its mastery. A bottle that doesn't just tell a story: it brings it to life, sip after sip.

Produite à partir des plus anciennes vignes du domaine, la Cuvée du Chaos est le vin le plus ambitieux de Yann Bertrand. Malgré sa concentration, elle conserve toute la délicatesse propre à Fleurie, avec des arômes de framboise, de cerise, de violette et d'épices douces. Un Gamay aérien, complexe et vibrant, qui privilégie l'élégance à la puissance.

Vinification

Vendanges manuelles, macération carbonique à froid durant 20 à 22 jours, fermentation avec levures indigènes, sans soufre ni levurage. Élevage de 8 mois en demi-muids et anciens fûts, puis mise en bouteille sans filtration et sans soufre ajouté.

Les Gallongs est un Chardonnay issu de marnes calcaires qui rappelle les grands blancs du Mâconnais par son équilibre entre richesse et tension. Le nez s'ouvre sur les fruits blancs, les fruits secs, le tilleul et de délicates notes d'autolyse. La bouche est ample, saline et particulièrement minérale, avec une longue finale fraîche.

Vinification

Pressurage direct puis fermentation en barriques avec levures indigènes. Élevage de 18 mois sur lies en vieux fûts, sans bois neuf. Vin non collé, non filtré et élaboré avec très peu de sulfites.

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.

Sylvaner Origin White 2020

Jean-Marc Dreyer

With Sylvaner Origin 2020, Jean-Marc Dreyer brilliantly reinterprets this often underestimated Alsatian grape variety. Thanks to whole-bunch maceration and eleven months of aging in foudres, he gives it remarkable depth and structure. A natural, vibrant, and refined wine, a cross between a dry white and an orange wine.

Natural vinification for a pure expression of the terroir

Grown biodynamically, this Sylvaner benefits from meticulous work in the vineyard and the winery: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no filtration or clarification, and no added sulfites throughout the process. Maceration extracts fine tannins, giving the wine body and a silky texture, while preserving a beautiful mineral tension.

An intense and structured Sylvaner

Behind its golden color with amber highlights, this wine reveals an expressive nose with notes of candied citrus, orange peel, and fine spices. On the palate, the attack is full-bodied, driven by perfectly balanced acidity and a straight, elegant structure. The subtle tannins provide a lingering length, marked by a saline and slightly tannic touch that invites tasting.

Food and wine pairings and tasting moments

Served between 12 and 14°C, this macerated Sylvaner shines as an accompaniment to seafood, fine fish, and shellfish. It also excels with more gourmet dishes such as financial vol-au-vent, porcini mushroom ravioli, or mature cheese. Its balance between freshness and opulence makes it a wine equally at home as an aperitif or on a fine dining table.

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"Maceration is a tradition in Alsace!" says Jean-Marc Dreyer, adding that direct pressing in this region is a modern invention, linked to the advent of electricity. In the past, people worked by hand and let the grapes macerate before sending the pomace to the press. » Whole-bunch maceration is Jean-Marc Dreyer's signature and represents 85% of the estate's production, the remainder consisting of direct-pressed whites, often aged using controlled 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 came the 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 asserts his style around skin maceration, quite advanced, chiseled, always surprising on Alsatian grape varieties, of which it brings out the structure without sacrificing the delicacy. Jean-Marc works in single-varietal or blended vintages and also produces Pinot Noir reds of surprising depth.

Description
La cuvée la plus accessible et gourmande du Domaine Marcel Lapierre. Issue principalement de jeunes vignes de Gamay, Raisins Gaulois est un rouge croquant, juteux et terriblement convivial, marqué par des arômes de cerise fraîche, de framboise et de petits fruits rouges. Un vin de plaisir immédiat qui incarne parfaitement l'esprit du Beaujolais nature.

Vinification
Vendanges manuelles, fermentation avec levures indigènes, macération semi-carbonique en grappes entières, élevage court en cuve, sans collage ni filtration et avec un minimum de soufre à la mise selon les millésimes.

Description
Le classique du domaine. Issu des terroirs historiques de Morgon, ce Gamay exprime toute la profondeur du cru avec des notes de cerise noire, de mûre, de violette et d'épices douces. La bouche allie fruit, fraîcheur et structure avec une remarquable capacité de garde, tout en conservant la finesse qui a fait la réputation de la famille Lapierre.

Vinification
Vendanges manuelles, grappes entières, fermentation avec levures indigènes, macération semi-carbonique traditionnelle beaujolaise, élevage en vieux foudres et pièces bourguignonnes pendant plusieurs mois, sans collage ni filtration.

Les Dorrées White 2020

La Grapperie

Les Dorrées (the name of the plot) is a dry white wine from the Coteaux du Loir, organic and natural (Ecocert), classified Vin de France. Its creator, Renaud Guettier of La Grapperie, made it entirely from Chenin. Depending on the vintage, it may or may not offer slightly overripe notes.

Vinification

Les Dorrées comes from the oldest Chenin Blanc vines on the estate (117 years old), planted on soils dominated by clay and flint over a limestone substrate. Hand-picked, organic and additive-free work in the vineyard and cellar, and aged for 24 months to refine and polish the wine.

Tasting

Les Dorrées is an exceptional white wine that bears the signature of La Grapperie Chenins: pure and enchanting, offering slightly oxidative, smoky, and mineral notes on the nose, and white fruits, quince, walnuts, and almonds on the palate with a saline finish of impressive length. It is a white wine with body and density, capable of supporting all taste pairings. We see it pairing well with a beautiful roast poultry, a rack of oven-roasted pork, or grilled lamb. It will also pair well with seafood: smoked salmon, oysters and shellfish, or goat cheese and rillettes from the Loire Valley.

Learn more about Renaud Guettier and La Grapperie

In the Coteaux du Loir appellation, La Grapperie is the name of the estate of Renaud Guettier, who can be described as a master of Chenin, but also of Pineau d'Aunis, which is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Loire Valley.

The estate

Renaud's 60 hectares of vines, on the hillside, are protected from the north winds by the Bercé forest. Depending on the altitude, the terroirs are predominantly clay, flint or sand. The grape varieties are the two traditionally authorized in the appellation: Chenin for the whites and Pineau d'Aunis for 90% of the reds, the rest consisting of a few ares of Côt, Gamay and Grolleau. Some vines are more than a hundred years old.

In the vineyard and the winery

The entire estate is cultivated organically. The soils are worked and all viticultural interventions are manual, including the harvest, carried out at full maturity, which is reflected in the fullness and smoothness of the wines. For the reds, the Pineau d'Aunis is partially destemmed (depending on the plot) and the macerations are quite long, three to four weeks, with punching down, to promote aging potential. The wines are aged in barrels for between twelve and twenty-four months, then racked, blended and bottled without filtration. For the whites, the Chenins are pressed directly at low pressure then put into barrels with complete malolactic fermentation, for at least eighteen months, malolactic included, and sometimes up to thirty-six months.

A free-spirited and vibrant Pinot Noir, where fruit expresses itself with freshness and indulgence. A lively and approachable cuvée.

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This 2025 Pinot Noir reflects Domaine Einhart's natural approach. The grapes are cultivated without chemicals and vinified gently to preserve their purity.

The color is a light ruby. The nose offers aromas of fresh red fruits and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is supple, fluid, with fine tannins and excellent drinkability.

A delightful red wine, perfect for convivial moments around simple dishes.

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.

Susucaru Rosato Rosé 2025

Description

Le Susucaru Rosato est devenu une véritable référence des rosés de gastronomie. À mi-chemin entre un rosé structuré et un rouge très léger, il séduit par son profil original mêlant fraîcheur, texture et énergie volcanique. Les arômes de fraise des bois, de cranberry, de grenade, de zestes d'agrumes et d'herbes méditerranéennes s'accompagnent d'une bouche souple, saline et remarquablement digeste. Un vin aussi à l'aise à l'apéritif qu'à table.

Vinification

Assemblage de Nerello Mascalese, Malvasia, Moscadella et Catarratto provenant de plusieurs contrade de l'Etna. Les raisins sont éraflés puis légèrement foulés avant une macération d'environ 10 jours. La fermentation démarre grâce à un pied de cuve de levures indigènes, suivie d'une fermentation malolactique complète. Élevage en cuves neutres de fibre de verre, sans collage et avec une filtration légère avant la mise en bouteille.

Ce Rosé Brut Nature reflète parfaitement le style de Clos Lentiscus : des bulles fines, une grande fraîcheur et une forte identité méditerranéenne. Les arômes de fraise des bois, de framboise, de grenade et de fleurs séchées sont soutenus par une bouche vive, saline et d'une remarquable précision. Un rosé de gastronomie autant que d'apéritif.

Vinification

Assemblage de 45 % Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), 45 % Sumoll et 10 % Syrah. Fermentation avec levures indigènes, prise de mousse selon la méthode traditionnelle, élevage prolongé sur lies et Brut Nature sans dosage. Comme toutes les cuvées effervescentes du domaine, le tirage est réalisé avec du miel de romarin produit sur la propriété.

Élaboré au cœur du Parc Naturel du Garraf, ce Blanc Brut Nature exprime toute la fraîcheur du Xarel·lo cultivé sur des sols calcaires balayés par les embruns méditerranéens. Les bulles sont fines et élégantes, accompagnant des notes d'agrumes, de pomme verte, de fleurs blanches et une belle minéralité crayeuse. Un champagne… espagnol, vibrant et d'une remarquable tension.

Vinification

100 % Xarel·lo, fermentation avec levures indigènes puis seconde fermentation en bouteille selon la méthode traditionnelle. Élevage prolongé sur lies, sans dosage (Brut Nature), avec le miel de romarin produit sur le domaine utilisé pour le tirage.

Cariboom Rouge 2020,

Domaine de l'Octavin
Carignan and Grenache, cultivated by Claude Ughetto in Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols (Vaucluse) and vinified in Arbois by Alice Bouvot, explode on the palate, resulting in Cariboom! The Carignan (50% of the blend) macerates for twenty days in whole bunches, while the Grenache macerates for five weeks. The semicarbonic maceration of the whole bunches gives Cariboom! an undeniable freshness, fruit, and sap. Pretty purplish-ruby color and tangy notes of blueberry, cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, and cranberry. Fruity, juicy, airy lightness, and atypical fruitiness. On the finish, licorice and bay leaf mingle with cinnamon: Cariboom! is very complex despite its great drinkability.

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"You don't need anything," says Alice Bouvot, winemaker at Domaine de l'Octavin, "just a grape that feels good 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 Jura wine 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 coveted as the vintages, produced in plot-by-plot mode, appear, disappear and reappear depending on the vintage and inspiration.

Amoroso Blanc

Distillerie Sentema

Amoroso Blanc is an ode to freshness, finesse, and controlled indulgence. Crafted by Distillerie Sentema in the Alpes-Maritimes, this sweet white vermouth is part of an artisanal approach rooted in the Provençal terroir. It is made from Rolle (Vermentino) grown in Correns, Var, then fortified with a local wine spirit, before undergoing a two-week maceration with a complex blend of organic plants and citrus fruits.

Unlike many commercially available white vermouths, Amoroso Blanc avoids any heaviness. Its sweetness is precisely balanced, supported by delicate bitters and a great vegetal freshness. It features absinthe from Barjols, sweet mint, and verbena harvested in the south, bitter orange leaves, and precious Menton IGP lemon peels, which bring an elegant zesty note to the blend.

On the nose, the aroma is floral and citrusy, with mentholated and slightly herbaceous nuances. On the palate, the attack is smooth, sweet yet taut, very fresh. Verbena and mint offer an almost ethereal dimension, while citrus fruits structure the whole. The finish is long, vibrant, never sugary, with a beautiful floral and citrus persistence.

Perfect as an aperitif, Amoroso Blanc can be enjoyed neat, chilled, or in a cocktail. It also pairs very well with seafood dishes, a citrus salad, or white fruit-based desserts.

A luminous, elegant Provençal white vermouth that subtly enhances the herbs of the South.

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.