Wine: Loire, Low Added Sulfites
Results
Cousin Grolleau
Olivier Cousin is one of our favorite Loire vignerons, with a gentle disposition and salt n' pepper beard. Cousin's horse, Joker, plows the vineyards. His wines are the epitome of natural. Grolleau is one of those grapes that near died of extinction until it was resurrected by a handful of natural winemakers in the Loire, Cousin included. Shows barnyard funk, supple crushed red fruit and minerals. Winemaking Details: Unfiltered, Unfined, Vegan, Low SO2 Added, Wild Yeast Fermentation
La Grapperie Le Gravot
Renaud Guettier, owns a mere 4 hectares of vineyards in the Coteaux de Loir. He farms his pony-ploughed vineyards organically. And the wee pony transports grapes to the winery at harvest time. Gives off that compelling white pepper note from the Pineau d'Aunis, along with tart raspberries and invigorating acidity. Winemaking Details: Low SO2 Added, Unfiltered, Unfined, Wild Yeast Fermentation, Vegan
Julien Courtois Ancestral Red
Papa Claude Courtois' son makes wine under his own label. Based in the farming village of Soings-en-Sologne in the Loire. Made from an ancient grape brought over from Burgundy royals called Gamay Chaudenay, and blended with Cot (Malbec). Bright fruit and weight on the palate, skipping towards a crisp finish. A cool, unique wine that's worth checking out.
Goes With: This could stand up to nearly any meat dish and still be refreshing.
Farming Details: Biodynamic
Julien Courtois Ancestral Red
Papa Claude Courtois' son makes wine under his own label. Based in the farming village of Soings-en-Sologne in the Loire. Made from an ancient grape brought over from Burgundy royals called Gamay Chaudenay, and blended with Cot (Malbec). Bright fruit and weight on the palate, skipping towards a crisp finish. A cool, unique wine that's worth checking out. Winemaking Details: Unfined, Unfiltered, Wild Yeast Fermentation, Low SO2 Added