Corsica is in the spotlight, especially Patrimonio, that beautiful appellation from the North of the Island! With its mosaic of beautiful terroirs and stunning views over the Gulf of Saint-Florent, several young winemakers are dedicated to working meticulously and precisely.
The appellation is also a pioneer in France, having banned all synthetic chemical herbicides in agreement with all its winemakers, officially since July 2022!
In the AOC Patrimonio, the Domaine Giacometti, which you enjoyed so much, is back with its latest vintages! Nestled in the heart of the Agriates desert in a small paradise, Sarah & Simon continue their father's work, in Organic Farming, with a young and relaxed but resolutely precise approach! The vines are worked very conscientiously to produce juicy, sun-drenched wines that are very representative of the terroir!
A beautiful new arrival at the cellar is the Clos Marfisi, located in the heart of the small wine village of Patrimonio. Julie and Mathieu, brother & sister and representatives of the 5th generation, continue the family work to produce beautiful terroir wines. In the cellar, ageing takes place mostly in concrete or stainless steel tanks with minimal intervention. They also have an original and delicious cuvée, Uva, which highlights some old indigenous grape varieties!
Gamay aficionados, this is for you
Here are some new Beaujolais wines from Domaine Les Bertrand! We already had their Fleurie cuvée on our shelves, and now the rest of the range is here! This domain is now in its third generation with the arrival of Yann in 2012. He is spontaneously passionate about natural wines and biodynamics, with previous generations already having paved the way: soil cultivation with compost, understanding of microbiology, special attention to endemic flora, biodynamic treatments, and entirely natural vinification. He seeks a lively and vibrant wine!!
Here are the new vintages from Loren Tisserand of Domaine Terres de Roa, whose wines, imbued with her gentle and delicate winemaking touch, we really love! Located in the AOC Saint-Pourçain in the Volcanic Loire, she continues the work of the 11-hectare family vineyard. All the vines are organically farmed and thrive on plots that are sometimes sandy for fruit roundness, and sometimes granitic for mineral expression. The cuvées, regardless of the vintage, are always precise, mouth-watering, and endearing! Discover her Solaire 2020 cuvée, a blend of Chardonnay and the indigenous "Tressalier" grape, boasting beautiful minerality and vivacity!
Finally, here are the new arrivals from this famous and much-loved appellation, nestled at the foot of the CĂ©vennes mountains â°ïž: Pic Saint-Loup! This AOC benefits from both continental and Mediterranean influences, and is, in fact, the wettest region in Languedoc! Mostly made from Syrah, the wines are rather dense and spicy, yet balanced with a timeless freshness typical of this microclimate. We have just received the latest vintages from Mas Peyrolle, which are both structured and ethereal; also from the beautiful Domaine Mirabel, located in the northernmost part of the appellation on the Gard side, mainly composed of the typical "gravette" soil; and the return of the newcomer, Mas du Figuier, with its very luscious and approachable cuvĂ©es! đ