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New arrivals
A fresh wind from Alsace has swept into the cellar, notably with two vineyards that Florent and Thomas recently had the pleasure of visiting! The Domaine Kleinknecht in Mittelbergheim in Bas-Rhin (67) and the Domaine Hebinger in Eguisheim in Haut-Rhin (68). Both work according to biodynamic principles and are Demeter certified. The wines are produced with respect for life and vinified as naturally as possible. Discover great sparkling wines (ancestral or traditional, blends, a macerated white wine, and beautiful, highly complex and age-worthy Rieslings ☺️
Some new arrivals from Vincent Dauvissat have popped up... Shhh... His Chablis is only available in very limited quantities... 🤫
The Mas des Chimères is back in the cellar! This domain, which we've loved since the beginning, always shows extreme consistency in quality... Located in the Terrasses du Larzac, Guilhem likes to present himself as a peasant winemaker. From the start, he has worked organically with respect for life and always seeks the best expression of his complex terroirs. You simply must (re)taste his small Oeillade cuvée, juicy and delicious, his blended white wine with beautiful freshness, and his two intense and complex single-plot cuvées, Nuit Grave and Caminarem.
A novelty on the schist terroirs very close to Faugères in Vailhan, the Domaine Grain d'L run by Gaëlle Steunou, a passionate winemaker. This domain, established in 2016, has only 1.5 ha of old vines, and Gaëlle vinifies micro-cuvées including a Carignan Blanc (so rare), a Carignan Rouge, and Grenache Noir. These are natural and authentic wines!
And then, wonderful reunions in the Loire! The beautiful estate of Porte Saint-Jean is back with new vintages. Sylvain Dittière, who has distinguished himself in fine estates (including Clos Rougeard), works 6 hectares of old vines. Long infusions, fine tannins and fruit brilliance are the keywords. His wines, from different plots, can mature in the cellar... And it's also the return of some natural and super juicy cuvées from Guillaume Noire... Located in Rablay/Layon in Anjou, he works in a peasant manner and ferments naturally, with very, very small, or even non-existent, doses of sulfites!
Finally, let's take a little tour of our region, in the South-West, to discover something new! It's in the Gers, more precisely, that Sébastien Fezas is taking over the family estate of Jean Daugé! He works naturally and produces delicious juices. His cuvées are original, gourmet and warm, a real delight😊.
Discover some with our "Palais Curieux February 2022" box below.
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