By variety :: Organic/biodynamic
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Bergerac Rouge "Le Classique" Chateau Tour Des Gendres 2011, OrganicOur price: £11.45Chateau Tour Des Gendres, Luc de Conti, Organic.
Bourgogne-Aligote Dme du Corps de Garde, Goisot, 2010Our price: £14.50The Goisots are perfectionists and this shows in their wine-making. They believe in the primacy of terroir and harvest as late as possible to maximise the potential of the grapes. The domaine has existed since the 15th century. The Goisot family believe that great wine begins in the vineyard and have worked in organic viticulture since 1993 to protect the soil and nourish the vines. No fertilizers, insecticides or weedkillers are used; wild or natural yeasts are encouraged.
Côteaux du Layon St. Lambert Domaine Vincent Ogereau 2011Our price: £17.65On the banks of the Côteaux du Layon, a tributary of the Loire, Domaine Ogereau is a vineyard spanning 20 hectares under the watchful eye of Vincent Ogereau and his wife Catherine.
Côtes du Rhône Villages Domaine Duseigneur 2005 (R)RRP: £18.00Our price: £12.50You save: £5.50 (31%)Close to the pretty village of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and within sight of the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 70 acre Domaine Duseigneur was established by Jean Duseigneur in 1967. Jean was very much a visionary with regards to the adoption of biodynamic culture. He was quick to acknowledge the importance of nature with regards to the preservation of his red clay soils, in a move towards what we recognise today as biodynamic production, despite the fact that such practices were unfashionable at the time. Now, four generations later, Jean’s foresight has been vindicated; the estate is fully organic and was certified biodynamic in 2004.
Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de Mayran, Domaine Duseigneur, 2010Our price: £18.00Close to the pretty village of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and within sight of the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 70 acre Domaine Duseigneur was established by Jean Duseigneur in 1967. Jean was very much a visionary with regards to the adoption of biodynamic culture. He was quick to acknowledge the importance of nature with regards to the preservation of his red clay soils, in a move towards what we recognise today as biodynamic production, despite the fact that such practices were unfashionable at the time. Now, four generations later, Jean’s foresight has been vindicated; the estate is fully organic and was certified biodynamic in 2004.
Cahors Cuvée Prestige Château du Cèdre 2008Our price: £19.25A true expression of a quite wonderful terroir, the team at Château du Cèdre produces Malbec wines that are both fruity and possess the necessary composition to improve with age. Their 27 hectares of vineyards are influenced heavily by a bedrock of clay and limestone, as well as the wooded area which surrounds the estate, leaving wines with aromas of eucalyptus and juniper aromas. Another key factor in the production process is the micro climate that the Domaine experiences, influenced by the prevailing wind from the Atlantic Ocean for 8 months of the year, yet affected by that from the Mediterranean Sea for the duration of the summer.
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Château La Nerthe 2011Our price: £38.60Château la Nerthe, residing in the high-brow Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, owes a lot of its success to the favourable microclimate that affects the estate. 200 days of sunshine a year result in grapes maturing more quickly than in our estates and the famous northerly Mistral stops fungus spreading on vines, yet simultaneously proves problematic to spindly, youthful vines. The team at Château la Nerthe are well used to combatting the wind however, and succeed in cultivating 13 distinct grape varieties. Both red and white production take place, however it is the reds, showcasing grapes including Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, which give this estate its fantastic reputation.
Châteauneuf du Pape Château La Nerthe 2006Our price: £38.60Château la Nerthe, residing in the high-brow Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, owes a lot of its success to the favourable microclimate that affects the estate. 200 days of sunshine a year result in grapes maturing more quickly than in our estates and the famous northerly Mistral stops fungus spreading on vines, yet simultaneously proves problematic to spindly, youthful vines. The team at Château la Nerthe are well used to combatting the wind however, and succeed in cultivating 13 distinct grape varieties. Both red and white production take place, however it is the reds, showcasing grapes including Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, which give this estate its fantastic reputation.
Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Trapet 2000Our price: £102.55This is one of two estates owned by the Trapet family, the other is located in Alsace. Run by Jean-Louis Trapet, a radical winemaker who has made a lot of alterations to the production process put in place by his predecessor, the estate is now entirely Biodynamic, with restricted yields in place in order to protect the vines and soil for future generations. His wines are now amongst the most sought after in the Côtes de Nuits following the huge amount of praise he has received on the international wine scene.
Colle Stefano, Verdicchio di Matelica, 2011Our price: £11.75COLLE STEFANO - Fabio Marchionni - Biodynamic
De Martino Legado Carmenere, 2011, OrganicOur price: £12.40Isla de Maipo, a small town around 50 kilometres from the Chilean capital of Santiago, houses the De Martino winery, one of our exciting new producers. Originally established in 1934 by Pietro De Martino Pascualone, who had left his native Italy to found a vineyard in the new world, the estate is located in a prime viticultural position, on the banks of the now arid Maipo River. The fact the valley previously accommodated the ferocious torrents of the Maipo gives soil conditions which are unique in the region, alluvial earth with high silt levels - great for the cultivation of vines.
De Martino Legado Syrah, 2010, OrganicOur price: £12.40Isla de Maipo, a small town around 50 kilometres from the Chilean capital of Santiago, houses the De Martino winery, one of our exciting new producers. Originally established in 1934 by Pietro De Martino Pascualone, who had left his native Italy to found a vineyard in the new world, the estate is located in a prime viticultural position, on the banks of the now arid Maipo River. The fact the valley previously accommodated the ferocious torrents of the Maipo gives soil conditions which are unique in the region, alluvial earth with high silt levels - great for the cultivation of vines.
De Martino Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 OrganicOur price: £12.40Isla de Maipo, a small town around 50 kilometres from the Chilean capital of Santiago, houses the De Martino winery, one of our exciting new producers. Originally established in 1934 by Pietro De Martino Pascualone, who had left his native Italy to found a vineyard in the new world, the estate is located in a prime viticultural position, on the banks of the now arid Maipo River. The fact the valley previously accommodated the ferocious torrents of the Maipo gives soil conditions which are unique in the region, alluvial earth with high silt levels - great for the cultivation of vines.
Domaine Bassac 'Lo Bartas' Organic Rosé 2012Our price: £8.70An organic family run estate based in the small medieval settlement of Puisalicon. The 60 hectare estate provides varied soils as well as grape varieties, their whites made from Sauvignon, Muscat and Chardonnay, while their reds are created using Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault among others. They cultivate all their vineyards in a completely organic manner, using compost and organic fertilisers to treat their soil and completing all weeding and ploughing by hand. They also only use natural products to treat their vines and other crops.
Domaine Bassac Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2012Our price: £9.80An organic family run estate based in the small medieval settlement of Puisalicon. The 60 hectare estate provides varied soils as well as grape varieties, their whites made from Sauvignon, Muscat and Chardonnay, while their reds are created using Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault among others. They cultivate all their vineyards in a completely organic manner, using compost and organic fertilisers to treat their soil and completing all weeding and ploughing by hand. They also only use natural products to treat their vines and other crops.
Faugeres Tradition, Clos Fantine, Biodynamic/Natural, 2010Our price: £14.75Despite not holding an official certificate to indicate that their estate is organic or biodynamic, the Andrieu family conduct all operations at Clos Fantine with the utmost respect for nature. Run nowadays by two sisters and a brother, the estate, which is situated in Faugères, looks wild and relatively untamed, but this approach fits the family ethos, that vines should be allowed to “grow like any other local plant, in a state that verges on the wild.” This approach gives their wines a most pure, natural flavour; their rough, meaty reds bringing you closer to nature with every drop you drink.
Foliage Extra Brut Hervé Jestin NVOur price: £33.65Château d’Avize has recently been purchased by Abrau Durso, the Russian sparkling producer and they have hired Hervé Jestin as their chief winemaker. Hervé Jestin is one of the most iconic winemakers in Champagne as he is one of the first to have introduced biodynamic principles to the Champagne region as he believes in producing wines that are harmonious and as natural as possible. Foliage is dominated by Chardonnay (60%) that comes from the Côte des Blancs and has partially spent time in oak. It has spent 36 months maturing “Sur Lattes” and being Extra Brut (less than 6g residual sugar) its richness is balanced by very good acidity.
Gamay, Raisins Gaulois, Marcel Lapierre, 2012, Organic/NaturalOur price: £12.75Marcel and Mathieu Lapierre - Organic
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos des Prieurs Domaine Trapet 1998Our price: £73.25This is one of two estates owned by the Trapet family, the other is located in Alsace. Run by Jean-Louis Trapet, a radical winemaker who has made a lot of alterations to the production process put in place by his predecessor, the estate is now entirely Biodynamic, with restricted yields in place in order to protect the vines and soil for future generations. His wines are now amongst the most sought after in the Côtes de Nuits following the huge amount of praise he has received on the international wine scene.
Gewürztraminer Les Folastries, Josmeyer, 2010Our price: £24.40Found near Colmar, in the centre of the Alsace region, the Josmeyer Domaine owes a lot of its success thanks to the exceptional micro-climate which it benefits from. The area is known for registering some of the lowest annual rainfall figures in France, a fact that places Josmeyer’s 28 hectare Domaine in a unique position compared to producers in many other regions.
Gewurztraminer Tradition, Domaine Albert Mann, 2011, OrganicOur price: £20.65This well regarded Alsace domaine is run by two brothers, Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé in the village of Wettolsheim, near Colmar. Maurice, who took over here in 1984, is married to the daughter of the late Albert Mann who gave his name to the domaine. It’s not a huge operation: they have 22 hectares in all, but five of these are in five different Grand Cru vineyards and a further two are in lieux-dits. Domaine Albert Mann is organic.
Heritage du Cèdre Château du Cèdre 2010Our price: £11.60A true expression of a quite wonderful terroir, the team at Château du Cèdre produces Malbec wines that are both fruity and possess the necessary composition to improve with age. Their 27 hectares of vineyards are influenced heavily by a bedrock of clay and limestone, as well as the wooded area which surrounds the estate, leaving wines with aromas of eucalyptus and juniper aromas. Another key factor in the production process is the micro climate that the Domaine experiences, influenced by the prevailing wind from the Atlantic Ocean for 8 months of the year, yet affected by that from the Mediterranean Sea for the duration of the summer.
Jurancon Sec, Clos Lapeyre, 2011 Jean-Bernard Larrieu, OrganicOur price: £13.85The vines of Clos Lapeyre face southwards towards the hound's-tooth Pic du Midi d'Ossau with maximum exposure to sunlight yet simultaneously protected from strong winds. the 12ha vineyard has been exhaustively mapped and analysed for soil composition to obtain a profile of the microabial activity in the vineyard and as a result divided into twelve segments, each of which are treated according to how the soil, and, by definition, the vine needs to be nourished.
La Chapelle de Mayran, Domaine Duseigneur, 2010Our price: £10.65Close to the pretty village of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and within sight of the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 70 acre Domaine Duseigneur was established by Jean Duseigneur in 1967. Jean was very much a visionary with regards to the adoption of biodynamic culture. He was quick to acknowledge the importance of nature with regards to the preservation of his red clay soils, in a move towards what we recognise today as biodynamic production, despite the fact that such practices were unfashionable at the time. Now, four generations later, Jean’s foresight has been vindicated; the estate is fully organic and was certified biodynamic in 2004.
Legado Cabernet Sauvignon, De Martino, 2010 OrganicOur price: £12.40Isla de Maipo, a small town around 50 kilometres from the Chilean capital of Santiago, houses the De Martino winery, one of our exciting new producers. Originally established in 1934 by Pietro De Martino Pascualone, who had left his native Italy to found a vineyard in the new world, the estate is located in a prime viticultural position, on the banks of the now arid Maipo River. The fact the valley previously accommodated the ferocious torrents of the Maipo gives soil conditions which are unique in the region, alluvial earth with high silt levels - great for the cultivation of vines.
Les Grimaudes, Domaine des Grimaudes, 2011Our price: £11.90In 1999, the purchase of the Perrieres Estate in Manduel represented the start of a new adventure for the Kreydenweiss family. They were particularly interested in the oldest variety, Carignan, but also by Syrah and Grenache. The cellar was even built using ecological materials, such as brick. Biodynamic principles have been applied to the entire vineyard, and the vines are severely pruned to control the yields. Les Grimaudes is a full bodied wine, fruity, with soft tannins and a smooth and silky palate.
Lirac 'Cuvée Odysée' Domaine Duseigneur 2010Our price: £12.00Close to the pretty village of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and within sight of the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 70 acre Domaine Duseigneur was established by Jean Duseigneur in 1967. Jean was very much a visionary with regards to the adoption of biodynamic culture. He was quick to acknowledge the importance of nature with regards to the preservation of his red clay soils, in a move towards what we recognise today as biodynamic production, despite the fact that such practices were unfashionable at the time. Now, four generations later, Jean’s foresight has been vindicated; the estate is fully organic and was certified biodynamic in 2004.
Mâcon Davayé, Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, 2010Our price: £12.20Located in Davayé, in the south of the region, Domaine de la Croix Senaillet is quite literally surrounded by history, tucked away at the foot of the famed rock formations of Solutré. The estate, unlike its prehistoric backdrop, has undergone a sea of changes in recent years, namely since brothers Richard and Stephane Martin took over the running of the Domaine in 1992, and has recently been proclaimed fully organic. Previously, their father Maurice had controlled proceedings, but after his retirement, the new co-owners implemented a series of changes that saw Domaine de la Croix Senaillet rise steadily among the ranks of quality Burgundy producers. The key alteration was the decision to expand; in the last 20 years Richard and Stephane have grown the vineyard from 6.5 hectares to 25! A more recent series of changes has rendered the estate fully organic, as every aspect of the production process was scrutinised from vine to bottle in an effort to improve the quality of their wines – a campaign which has undoubtedly proved most successful.
Marsannay Domaine Trapet 2009Our price: £22.65This is one of two estates owned by the Trapet family, the other is located in Alsace. Run by Jean-Louis Trapet, a radical winemaker who has made a lot of alterations to the production process put in place by his predecessor, the estate is now entirely Biodynamic, with restricted yields in place in order to protect the vines and soil for future generations. His wines are now amongst the most sought after in the Côtes de Nuits following the huge amount of praise he has received on the international wine scene.
Merlot Domaine Bassac Organic 2011Our price: £9.20An organic family run estate based in the small medieval settlement of Puisalicon. The 60 hectare estate provides varied soils as well as grape varieties, their whites made from Sauvignon, Muscat and Chardonnay, while their reds are created using Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault among others. They cultivate all their vineyards in a completely organic manner, using compost and organic fertilisers to treat their soil and completing all weeding and ploughing by hand. They also only use natural products to treat their vines and other crops.
Muscat vin D'Alsace, Albert Mann 2011Our price: £16.40This well regarded Alsace domaine is run by two brothers, Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé in the village of Wettolsheim, near Colmar. Maurice, who took over here in 1984, is married to the daughter of the late Albert Mann who gave his name to the domaine. It’s not a huge operation: they have 22 hectares in all, but five of these are in five different Grand Cru vineyards and a further two are in lieux-dits. Domaine Albert Mann is organic.
Philippe Faure-Brac, Domaine Duseigneur, 2005Our price: £23.55Close to the pretty village of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and within sight of the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the 70 acre Domaine Duseigneur was established by Jean Duseigneur in 1967. Jean was very much a visionary with regards to the adoption of biodynamic culture. He was quick to acknowledge the importance of nature with regards to the preservation of his red clay soils, in a move towards what we recognise today as biodynamic production, despite the fact that such practices were unfashionable at the time. Now, four generations later, Jean’s foresight has been vindicated; the estate is fully organic and was certified biodynamic in 2004.
Pinot Blanc Auxerrois, Albert Mann, 2011Our price: £14.70This well regarded Alsace domaine is run by two brothers, Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé in the village of Wettolsheim, near Colmar. Maurice, who took over here in 1984, is married to the daughter of the late Albert Mann who gave his name to the domaine. It’s not a huge operation: they have 22 hectares in all, but five of these are in five different Grand Cru vineyards and a further two are in lieux-dits. Domaine Albert Mann is organic.
Pinot Gris Le Fromenteau, Josmeyer, 2009Our price: £23.25Found near Colmar, in the centre of the Alsace region, the Josmeyer Domaine owes a lot of its success thanks to the exceptional micro-climate which it benefits from. The area is known for registering some of the lowest annual rainfall figures in France, a fact that places Josmeyer’s 28 hectare Domaine in a unique position compared to producers in many other regions.
Pinot Noir, Burn Cottage, 2010, BiodynamicOur price: £41.00Burn Cottage Pinot Noir is the culmination of much hard work at this farm in Cromwell, Central Otago. Burn Cottage Vineyard is owned and operated by the Sauvage family. Over time they have noted a strong environmentally aware presence building amongst wine consumers, demanding produce grown sustainably, with minimal disturbance to the environment. The eleven hectare vineyard is composed predominantly of Pinot Noir, with a diversity of ten of the best quality clones and rootstocks to suit each particular soil combination within the site. Along with Pinot Noir, a tiny pocket each of Riesling and Gruner Veltliner is planted. The entire Burn Cottage property has been farmed from inception according to philosophies laid down by Rudolf Steiner, the form of agriculture known commonly as ‘biodynamics’. Their consultant and head winemaker, Ted Lemon, brings his specialist guidance in this area, with knowledge from his extensive work in the USA and France.
Pouilly Fuissé Domaine Cornin 2011Our price: £18.60Situated in the very south of the region, Domaine Cornin is a 10 hectare, family run estate centred in the village of Chaintre. The entire Domaine is farmed following Biodynamic principles, with the Cornin family, notably head winemaker Yannick, making very conscious attempts throughout their production process to leave as small as carbon footprint as possible. For more than a decade now, their land has also been cultivated without the use of chemical herbicides, in an attempt to produce healthy, and importantly, natural grapes, which in turn produce stunning wines.
Pouilly Fumé Jonathan et Didier Pabiot 2011Our price: £14.95Owned by the Pabiot family for five generations and based in Les Loges, Domain Pabiot has been an organic vineyard since 2006. All stages of the winemaking process have been modified in recent years in order to ensure that the estate conserves its environment and surroundings as well as possible, as well as ensuring that their wines still maintain their fantastic taste while minimising the use of sulphites.
Pouilly Fumé Jonathan et Didier Pabiot 2011 (half bottle)Our price: £7.95Owned by the Pabiot family for five generations and based in Les Loges, Domain Pabiot has been an organic vineyard since 2006. All stages of the winemaking process have been modified in recent years in order to ensure that the estate conserves its environment and surroundings as well as possible, as well as ensuring that their wines still maintain their fantastic taste while minimising the use of sulphites.
Pouilly Fume Predilection 2009 Jonathan et Didier PabiotRRP: £31.80Our price: £25.00You save: £6.80 (21%)Jonathan was one the very first producers we started to work with and he was certainly the youngest. His certified organic estate has grown to 27 ha and he is now being recognised by his peers as one of the best young producers of the appellation. His Pouilly Fumé is getting better by the vintage but his parcellar selections are attracting a lot of interest. Aubaine is made from a single parcel on very stony soils and Predilection is made from old vines on a very steep slope of poor Kidmerigian soil which produces very low yields. Both cuvees rest on their lees for 12 months in an underground concrete tank, at a constant temperature. These wines definitely need decanting. The Pouilly sur Loire is a new project for Jonathan and is made with the original and ancient Chasselas grape variety which is knowing a bit of revival. Eurythmie is made with the Predilection cuvee which has matured for 10 months in oak barrels.
Pouilly sur Loire Jonathan Pabiot 2010Our price: £14.95Owned by the Pabiot family for five generations and based in Les Loges, Domain Pabiot has been an organic vineyard since 2006. All stages of the winemaking process have been modified in recent years in order to ensure that the estate conserves its environment and surroundings as well as possible, as well as ensuring that their wines still maintain their fantastic taste while minimising the use of sulphites.
Riesling Grand Cru Hengst, Josmeyer, 2008Our price: £47.00Found near Colmar, in the centre of the Alsace region, the Josmeyer Domaine owes a lot of its success thanks to the exceptional micro-climate which it benefits from. The area is known for registering some of the lowest annual rainfall figures in France, a fact that places Josmeyer’s 28 hectare Domaine in a unique position compared to producers in many other regions.
Riesling Le Dragon, Josmeyer, 2010Our price: £25.65Found near Colmar, in the centre of the Alsace region, the Josmeyer Domaine owes a lot of its success thanks to the exceptional micro-climate which it benefits from. The area is known for registering some of the lowest annual rainfall figures in France, a fact that places Josmeyer’s 28 hectare Domaine in a unique position compared to producers in many other regions.
Riesling Tradition, Domaine Albert Mann, 2011. OrganicOur price: £16.40This well regarded Alsace domaine is run by two brothers, Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé in the village of Wettolsheim, near Colmar. Maurice, who took over here in 1984, is married to the daughter of the late Albert Mann who gave his name to the domaine. It’s not a huge operation: they have 22 hectares in all, but five of these are in five different Grand Cru vineyards and a further two are in lieux-dits. Domaine Albert Mann is organic.
Saint Chinian, Cuvée “Une et Mille Nuits”, 2008Our price: £18.00In a region dominated by rugby and a rugged landscape, Domaine Canet Valette showcases a sense of honesty and earnestness that really epitomises its locale. Headed by winemaker Marc Valette, the estate comprises vines which very much play second fiddle to mountains and the wind in the area’s order of nature, yet are cultivated to produce wonderful wines. Marc’s attention to detail and use of natural methods ensures his wines are as pure a reflection of the earth as possible. The estate was certified as organic in 1999, and since then, biodynamic practices have seen a rise in the quality of produce. The rustic nature of Marc’s traditional methods permeates all stages of the production process and, to this day, he still treads all his grapes by foot!!
Saint Veran "Les Mandeliers" Domaine Arnaud Combier 2011, OrganicOur price: £16.30 A very pure style of unoaked Chardonnay with a delicate nose of yellow apples releasing into a beautifully crisp palate with notes of almond-butter and citrus. The butter-cream notes of the malo which are more evident when the wine is initially opened become integrated into lovely lemon curd flavours after time.
Saint Veran, Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, 2010Our price: £13.85Located in Davayé, in the south of the region, Domaine de la Croix Senaillet is quite literally surrounded by history, tucked away at the foot of the famed rock formations of Solutré. The estate, unlike its prehistoric backdrop, has undergone a sea of changes in recent years, namely since brothers Richard and Stephane Martin took over the running of the Domaine in 1992, and has recently been proclaimed fully organic. Previously, their father Maurice had controlled proceedings, but after his retirement, the new co-owners implemented a series of changes that saw Domaine de la Croix Senaillet rise steadily among the ranks of quality Burgundy producers. The key alteration was the decision to expand; in the last 20 years Richard and Stephane have grown the vineyard from 6.5 hectares to 25! A more recent series of changes has rendered the estate fully organic, as every aspect of the production process was scrutinised from vine to bottle in an effort to improve the quality of their wines – a campaign which has undoubtedly proved most successful.
Sancerre Blanc 'L'Esprit de Rudolph' Domaine Vincent Gaudry 2010Our price: £20.15Vincent Gaudry is well known throughout the business as one of France’s most secretive winemakers. What is known of him however, is that he is very much at one with nature. He harvests his crop, ‘when the vines tell him to’ while his vineyard is home to an array of standing stones which he believes his ancestors constructed in an effort to channel energy between earth and heaven. One thing that is common knowledge however, is the sublime quality of his wines, which are among the Loire’s most stunning, surely justification for the unusual methods which Vincent utilises.
Sancerre Blanc 'Tournebride' Domaine Vincent Gaudry 2011Our price: £17.30Vincent Gaudry is well known throughout the business as one of France’s most secretive winemakers. What is known of him however, is that he is very much at one with nature. He harvests his crop, ‘when the vines tell him to’ while his vineyard is home to an array of standing stones which he believes his ancestors constructed in an effort to channel energy between earth and heaven. One thing that is common knowledge however, is the sublime quality of his wines, which are among the Loire’s most stunning, surely justification for the unusual methods which Vincent utilises.
Sancerre Rouge 'Vincengetorix' Domaine Vincent Gaudry 2011Our price: £18.85Vincent Gaudry is well known throughout the business as one of France’s most secretive winemakers. What is known of him however, is that he is very much at one with nature. He harvests his crop, ‘when the vines tell him to’ while his vineyard is home to an array of standing stones which he believes his ancestors constructed in an effort to channel energy between earth and heaven. One thing that is common knowledge however, is the sublime quality of his wines, which are among the Loire’s most stunning, surely justification for the unusual methods which Vincent utilises.
Saumur Blanc "L'insolite" Biodynamic 2011, Thierry GermainOur price: £19.50Owned by Thierry Germain, Domaine des Roches Neuves, is one of many vineyards in Loire that has adopted a biodynamic culture in recent years. Germain, who adamantly stands by his philosophy that ‘plants, not chemistry, make wine’, tends a 22 hectare vineyard with an incredible attention to detail, particularly the manner in which nature can impact on his produce.
Saumur Champigny "Terres Chaudes" Biodynamic 2010 Thierry GermainOur price: £19.50Owned by Thierry Germain, Domaine des Roches Neuves, is one of many vineyards in Loire that has adopted a biodynamic culture in recent years. Germain, who adamantly stands by his philosophy that ‘plants, not chemistry, make wine’, tends a 22 hectare vineyard with an incredible attention to detail, particularly the manner in which nature can impact on his produce.
Sauvignon Blanc, Frog's Leap, 2011Our price: £18.55Founded by former dairy farmer John Williams in 1981, Frog's Leap is an estate which has adopted organic principles and utilises traditional techniques in their production process. John’s love affair with wine started during a work study program at Taylors Wine Company, after which he decided to discard his past trade and attempt to re-establish himself in the world of viticulture.
Sauvignon, Herve Villemade, 2011Our price: £11.25Created using organic methods by brother and sister team Herve and Isabelle Villemade from their base in the small village of Cellettes in the Loire Valley, this pure Sauvignon Blanc is lively and vibrant, with absolutely no sulfer added during the winemaking process.
St Véran “Les Mandeliers” Domaine Arnaud Combier, 2011Our price: £16.30The winery is situated in the village of Pierreclos whilst the vines for the Saint Véran are planted in the commune of Prissé. Arnaud Combier studied viticulture and winemaking for four years at Beaune, then worked in different vineyards, such as Domaine Valette at Chaintré, and Domaine Colbois at Chablis, before taking over the vines from his grandparents in 1999, at which point the vineyard was associated to the cooperative. Arnaud withdrew from the cooperative in 2003, so that he could produce his wines under his own name. The estate is in its 2nd year of conversion to organic farming (Ecocert label). Everything is done by hand and no chemicals are used in the vineyard. Vinification is with wild yeasts and there is a natural malolactic in tank. With just a light filtration, no fining and a very small sulphur addition this is naked, terroir-driven Chardonnay.
Vacqueyras 'Le Clos' Domaine Montirius 2007Our price: £18.65Domaine Montirius was founded by Eric and Christine Saurel, who from day one believed that the best way to grow vines was to do it in the most natural way possible, without using chemicals. Eric trained as a winemaker in Bordeaux in 1986 and started the full conversion to biodynamic grape growing in 1996. In 1999, Domaine Montirius was fully accredited as a biodynamic producer. Since then, thanks to their dedication to the vineyards, Christine and Eric have established themselves as key players in the Gigondas and Vacqueyras appellations.
Zinfandel, Frog' Leap, 2010Our price: £23.90Founded by former dairy farmer John Williams in 1981, Frog's Leap is an estate which has adopted organic principles and utilises traditional techniques in their production process. John’s love affair with wine started during a work study program at Taylors Wine Company, after which he decided to discard his past trade and attempt to re-establish himself in the world of viticulture.
