Château La Vivonne, Côtes de Provence, AOP, red, organic wine in conversion, from € 17.55

Hardly any other wine-growing region has such favorable conditions as Provence. When wine is grown responsibly and in a quality-oriented manner and wine is produced, then wines such as the Château La Vivonne Côtes de Provence AOP red, emerge, which is infinitely fun to drink.
 

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: ruby red
• Nose: aromas of red and black berries with spicy notes of Provençal herbs
• Mouth: very rich wine with great flavor, fruity, with a fresh, long-lasting aftertaste.
• Recommendations: with spicy dishes, Provencal dishes, grilled meat or fish.

Organic wine - processing, Château La Vivonne, Côtes de Provence, AOP, red

The Château La Vivonne is located a few kilometers from the Côte Azur on the climb to the limestone mountains and the Sainte Baume nature park.

The Bandol appellation vineyards are of exceptional quality, which enables the Mourvedre grapes grown to be of an extremely high quality.

Similarly good are the neighboring vineyards, which belong to the Côtes de Provence appellation. The soil there consists of sandy silt that is stored on marbled limestone.

The soil is cultivated without herbicides or fertilizers. The vines have never been treated with systemic means or with insecticides. Only the inevitable protection against fungal diseases such as mildew and oidium requires preventive treatment with the so-called Bordelaiser broth (small amount of copper sulfate and lime).

Depending on the needs of the vines, flowering and nitrogen-forming plants are sown and later incorporated into the soil for humus formation. During the growing season, the less well developed grapes are cut off to reduce the amount of harvest and thus improve the wine quality.

The grape harvest is carried out manually and at the same time the grapes are selected. So that they don't crush, they are transported to the winery in small boxes.
There the berries are separated from stems and panicles and fermented in the mash for 13 days. The wine then matures in stainless steel tanks for 5 months without oxygen to preserve the fruity aromas. The wine is not filtered.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Region of production: Côte d'Azur, Provence
• Producer and bottler: Château La Vivonne
• Grape variety: 50 % Mourvedre, 40 % Grenache, 10 % Cinsault
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: Plastic stopper
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Certified FR-BIO-01
• We obtain this organically produced wine directly from the Château La Vivonne, 3345 Montée du Château, 83330 Le Castellet, France

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Domaine la Marseillaise, VdP du Var, Abondance, red, biodynamic wine, Demeter, 2019, from € 15.00

The intensity of this biodynamic wine Domaine La Marseillaise VdP du Var Abondance with its wonderful abundance of aromas and flavors will remind you of a holiday in Provence. The intense light, the unique warm, spicy scents of the wild herbs and flowers.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: glossy cherry red
• Nose: smells of red berries and fruits with spicy notes
• Mouth: fvery fruity and fresh on the palate, with an intense taste, very good structure, slightly noticeable tannin, which is as well integrated into the wine as its alcohol.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Domaine la Marseillaise, "Abondance", red

The loamy vineyard soil and the vines growing on it are processed and maintained with the greatest care according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture according to Demeter. The vines are 35 years old (Cinsault), 18 years (Merlot) and 5 years (Marselan). These three grape varieties ripen at the same time and are harvested together by hand and brought to the winery in 20 kg containers. Here they were freed from stems and panicles and fermented in the mash at 20 to 22 ° C with their natural yeasts. After the liquid has reached a density of 1035, the liquid is separated from the pomace and finally fermented. The red organic wine then matures on the lees for 3 months. It is not cleared with protein, but only slightly filtered.

Why is this high quality red wine just an IGT du Var and not a Côtes de Provence AOP? Because also the Merlot grape variety was used, which is not approved for a Côtes de Provence.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production area: Provence
• Winery: Domaine la Marseillaise
• Grape varieties: 50 % Marselan, 35 % Merlot, 15 % Cinsault
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the Domaine La Marseillaise
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 4 years from vintage
• Suited for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Certified organic wine FR-BIO-10
• We purchase this red wine directly from the Domaine la Marseillaise in 986 chemin de la navarre, 83260 La Crau, France

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Domaine la Marseillaise, VdP du Var, Justinien, red, biodynamic wine, Demeter, 2019, from € 16,55

The Demeter organic wine Domaine La Marseillaise Vd<P du Var Justinien, a biodynamically produced wine, will convince you of the advantages of this way of working in the vineyard and in the wine cellar.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: deep dark red color
• Nose: a bouquet full of fruity aromas of red and black berries, and fruit fragrant spicy notes
• Mouth: very fruity on the palate, with a round, intense taste, very good structure, slightly noticeable tannins that are integrated into the wine as well as its alcohol.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Domaine la Marseillaise, VdP du Var, Justinien, red

The loamy vineyard soil and the vines growing on it are processed and maintained with the greatest care according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture according to Demeter. The vines are 35 years old (Cinsault), 18 years (Merlot) and 5 years (Marselan). These three grape varieties ripen at the same time and are harvested together by hand and brought to the winery in 20 kg containers. Here they were freed from stems and panicles and fermented in the mash at 20 to 22 ° C with their natural yeasts. After the liquid has reached a density of 1035, the liquid is separated from the pomace and finally fermented. The red organic wine then matures on the lees for 3 months. It is not cleared with protein, but only slightly filtered.

Why is this high quality red wine just an IGT du Var and not a Côtes de Provence AOP? Because the Merlot grape variety, which is not approved for a Côtes de Provence.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production area: Provence
• Winery: Domaine la Marseillaise
• Grape varieties: 50 % Marselan, 35 % Merlot, 15 % Cinsault
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the Domaine La Marseillaise
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Alcohol: 15 % vol.
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 6 years from vintage
• Suited for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Certified organic wine FR-BIO-10
• We purchase this biodynamic wine directly from the Domaine la Marseillaise in 986 chemin de la navarre, 83260 La Crau, France

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Château Saint‐Jean Lez Durance, Pierrevert AOP,  Pimayon, organic wine, rosé 2022, from € 12,55

The Château Saint Jean Lez Durance, Pierrevert AOP,  Pimayon rosé is an organic wine made from grapes grown in the estate's best vineyard. It is a delightful,  fruity-fresh rosé with rich scents and aromas and a harmonious taste.

Award winning organic wine

Guide Bettane et Desseauve des Vins de France 2018 : 14,5/20, 1 étoile﴾s﴿
Concours général agricole 2014 : Médaille de bronze
Concours général agricole 2013 : Médaille d'argent
Concours général agricole 2019 : Médaille d'argent
Decanter 2016 : Médaille d'argent, 92 points
Mondial du rosé 2017 : Médaille d'or
Mondial du rosé 2016 : Médaille d'argent
Mondial du rosé 2015 : Médaille d'argent

Organic wine - profile

• Eye: light pink with orange highlights
• Nose: iseductively of citrus fruits, exotic fruits.
• Mouth: generous, rich, harmonious, all components are balanced, with a lasting taste.
• Recommended Serving: please never serve colder than 10 ° C.

Organic wine - processing, Château Saint Jean Lez Durance, Pimayon, Pierrevert AOP, rosé

The terroir of Pimayon is located on the highest of the 7 hills, where Jean Giono (a French writer born near the Château Saint Jean les Durance in Manosque) was walking. The vines grow there on barren, but always sunny ground with exceptional thermal amplitudes. The wines are fine and aromatic.

Because of the high temperatures that still occur in Provence in September, the grape harvest is done at night with harvesters or manual during the late evening until complete darkness at cooler temperatures.  Then follows a relatively elaborate winemaking to achieve the best possible wine.  First the grapes are squeezed very gently and gently, then subjected to a short cold maceration in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks, during which important stabilizing enzymes are formed and the colorants from the berry skins are transferred to the juice. The juice is then slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature.

The wine at a glance

• Wine-Type: rosé wine
• Region of production: Pierrevert, Provence
• Producer: Château Saint Jean lez Durance
• Grape varieties : Syrah 50 %, Grenache 50 %
• Fermenting and aging: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling : at the Château Saint Jean lez Durance
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Closure : Synthetic tap
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: up to 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 13
• Vegan suited
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-09
• We source this wine directly from the Château Saint Jean Lez Durance, 04100 Manosque, France

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Château La Dorgonne, Expression du Terroir, Luberon AOC, red, organic wine, 2014, from € 21.50

Of course, as Germany's first organic importer, we have known for a long time that organic wine growing really matters, and therefore no wine has come into our assortment by accident. So it is with the Château la Dorgonne expression du terroir. For the Château la Dorgonne, with its often small-scale vineyards protected by forest and hedgerows  meet our criteria in an ideal way, as you can see in some photos that we have taken on site. The organic wine Expression du terroir was so named because it reveals the characteristics of the vineyard soil with its minerals, the climate, the weather conditions of the vintage, but also the type of winemaking and ripening. The most important thing, however, is that it gives the connoisseur endless enjoyment.
 

Organic wine profile

• Color: deep purple
• Nose: complex aromas, racy finesse.
• Palate: Very rich and complex organic wine with plenty of fruit, velvety soft with very creamy, fine nuance of wood and fine mineral notes. Its finish is infinitely long.

Organic wine processing, Château La Dorgonne, Luberon, AOC, Expression du terroir, red

Depending on the quality of the grapes and the location of the vines, the grapes are harvested mechanically or manually, the berries are separated from the panicles. Then come a classic  fermentation and aging in large wooden barrels.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of production: Luberon, Provence
• Producer: Château la Dorgonne
• Varietal: 85% Syrah, 15% Grenache
• Aging: large oak barrels
• Bottling: Château la Dorgonne
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2014
• Shelf life:  2024
• Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR BIO 001
• We source this wine directly from the Château La Dorgonne, 84240 La Tour d'Aigues, France

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Château Saint Jean Lez Durance, Pimayon blanc Pierrevert AOP,  organic wine, 2019, from € 13.20

The Château St. Jean Lez Durance Pierrevert AOP Pimayon blanc with its greenish-golden color, we recognize the modern winemaking method in this white organic wine. The grapes used for this wine come from the bew vigneyard called Pimayon in the appellation Pierrevert AOP, through which a unique aromatic diversity has been achieved. The young winemaker Jean-Guillaume knew how to integrate the light, fruity components into a relatively full-bodied wine. Very remakably.

Awarded organic wine

Gold medal Concours général agricole Paris 2019
 

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Greenish shimmer with golden reflections
• Nose: fine, elegant, freshly scented with white flowers, butter biscuits and mineral notes.
• Mouth: Lively with subtle, well-integrated acidity, aromas of fresh almonds and olives. Long lasting taste. Serving suggestions: Serve at 10 to 12° C, Fits for starters, vegetable or potato gratin, fish and white meat, young hard cheese
• Vegan suited

Organic wine - processing, Château Saint Jean les Durance, Pierrevert, AOP, Pimayon, white

In September, even the higher parts of Haut Provence can still be quite hot. Therefore, the grape harvest is done by hand and machine from the late evening till complete darkness at cooler temperatures. The grapes are transported as quickly as possible to the nearby winery. There, the berries of the Grenache and Cinsault-grapes are completely separated from stems and panicles, then pre-clarified in cold maceration. This is followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature. During a ripening period on the lees, this organic wine is stirred regularly, then lightly filtered and bottled.

By the way: Nearby is the Lac des Vannades, an artificial lake created in 1989 by the dredging of the gravel in the riverbed of the Durance. Today, the lake serves holiday makers and recreation seekers as a bathing lake. Another attraction is the nearby Gorges du Verdon.  For hikers, climbers or kayakers and nature lovers a worthwhile  destination. By the way, you could visit the Château Saint Jean-Lez Durance, hand over a greeting from us, taste wines and take a bottle or two with you.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Production area: Provence Pierrevert
• Grape varieties: Grenache blanc 30 %, Roussanne 20 %, Viognier 50 %
• Winery: Château Saint Jean Lez Durance
• Maturation: matured in a stainless steel tank
• Bottling: at the Château
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: until 2024
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified organic FR-BIO-09
• We source this wine this wine directly from the Château Saint Jean lez Durance in 04100 Manosque, France

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Château Saint Jean lez Durance, IGP Alpes de Haut Provence, Liberty, organic wine rosé, 2022, from € 12,50

The Château Saint Jean lez Durance, IGP Alpes de Haut Provence, organic wine rosé is a fine organic wine made from grapes that grow on mineral-rich soil and are cultivated and treated both organically and biodynamically.

Organic wine - profile

• Eye: pale salmon pink
• Nose: impressive with scents of exotic fruits, grapefruit and mineral notes.
• Mouth: intense, soft, very fruity taste in a light body, with a fresh appearance with notes of citrus fruits and lemon blossom.
• Recommended Serving: please serve at 8-10 ° C. Goes well with a spinach and ricotta lasagna. 

Organic wine - processing, Château Saint Jean lez Durance,  IGP Alpes de Haut Provence, Liberty, vin bio, rosé

The Les Vannades vineyard is located on the plain on the north bank of the Durance, very close to the winery. The vines grow there on alluvial land. The grapes are harvested at night with harvesting machines, as the temperatures here in September are still too high for a daytime harvest to be able to produce fresh, fearful rosé wines from the grapes. First, the grapes are squeezed very gently and gently, then subjected to a brief cold maceration in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks, during which important stabilizing enzymes are formed and the colorants from the berry skins pass into the juice. The juice is then slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature. The young wine then matures from the yeast for a few months and is then lightly filtered just before bottling.

The wine at a glance

• Wine-Type: rosé wine
• Region of production: Pierrevert, Provence
• Producer: Château Saint Jean lez Durance
• Grape varieties : 50 % Grenache, 30 % Syrah, 20 % Cinsault
• Aging: stainless steel tanks
• Bottling : at the Château Saint Jean lez Durance
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Vintage: 2023
• Shelf life: up to 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergenes: contains Sulphite
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-09
• Biowein-pur sources this wine directly from the Château Saint Jean lez Durance, 04100 Manosque, France

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Domaine Les Béates - Les Béatines, organic wine white, 2022, from € 12.55

The Domaine Les Béates Les Béatines organic wine white, like its red counterpart, has a particularly good price / quality ratio. The winemaker Pierre-François Terrat takes the view and acts accordingly that his "entry-level wine" must be a figurehead for his winery.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: pale straw yellow
• Nose: exciting clear, pure and delicately scented, this organic wine calls for being enjoyed
• Palate: on the palate and tongue diverse, fine fruity aromas with spicy notes that are accompanied by a slight mineral note. This gives this organic white wine from the Provence a certain southern lightness with freshness, finesse and harmony.

Organic wine - processing Les Béatines Côteaux d'Aix en Provence, white

The vineyards of Domaine Les Béates are either right next to the winery or a maximum of 5 minutes away. This is a great advantage if the manually harvested grapes are to be sent to the winery for further processing as soon as possible. because this is the first step to avoid premature oxidation of the grapes and the juice spilled from the berries, or to prevent them from doing so with sulfur powder. The grapes are harvested manually by type and processed separately. They are separated from the panicles and pressed immediately. The fermentation starts spontaneously with the grapes' own yeasts at a controlled temperature of 18 ° C. The varietal wines are matured in stainless steel tanks. It is only shortly before filling in bottles that the cuvée is put together to achieve the best possible harmony.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Production area: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Winery - Producer: Domaine Les Béates
• Grapes: 50 % Vermentino 40 % Ugni blanc, 10% Grenache blanc.
• Fermented and aged: in stainless steel tank
• Bottling: Original estate bottling
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: until 2024
• Analysis: alcohol: 13.4% vol., residual sugar 0.2 g/l, total acidity 2.96 g/l, pH 3.44, total SO2 72 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Member of AB, a French Association for Organic Agriculture (Agriculture Biologique) in France
• We buy this organic wine directly from Domaine Les Béates in 13410 Lambesc, France

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Domaine les Béates, Les Beatines, Côteaux d Aix en Provence, organic wine, rosé, 2022, from € 12.55

The organic wine Domaine Les Béates Béatines Côteaux d'Aix, AOP rosé underlines the opinion of the winemaker Pierre-François Terrat that his base wines have to be of the best possible quality. Only then can he encourage customers to buy his wines of the higher quality levels.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: light pink
• Nose: this classical Provence Rosé has a fine fruity bouquet with wonderful hints of wild berry jam.
• Mouth: well-balanced on the palate, is has good volume and a slightly spicy finish.
• Drinking recommendation: Try it with salad Nicoise, or grilled fish.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine les Béates, Les Béatines, Côteaux d'Aix AOP, rosé

The vines grow on sandy soil containing molasse which brings out the fruity components of these varietals especially well. The winemaking is done partially in accordance with the so-called Saigne method (the grapes are just crushed, and the juice drains off without pressing), and the other part is pressed directly. Fermentation is done at a low temperature in stainless steel tanks. Afterwards the wine has been filtered and bottled soon after.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé wine
• Region of production: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Producer: Domaine les Béates
• Grape varieties: 50 % Grenache noir, 30 % Syrah, 20 % Cinsault.
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Domaine les Béates
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 3-4 years from vintage
• Analysis: alcohol 13.4% vol., residual sugar 0.2g/l, total acidity 3.19 g/l, pH 3.38, total SO2 63 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Suitable for vegans
• Certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this organic wine from the Domaine Les Béates, 13410, Lambesc, France.

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Domaine Les Béates, Les Béatines Côteaux d'Aix AOP, organic wine red, 2020, from € 12,55

The Domaine Les Béates, les Béatines Côteaux d'Aix en Provence organic wine red is of beautiful red colour and shades of purple, in the nose subtle nuances of spices and herbs which one can smell everywhere in the Provence. It’s very seductive on the palate with flavours of red berries and pleasantly smooth tannins. It goes well with typical spicy Provencal dishes such as ratatouille.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: dense, dark ruby red color.
• Nose: plump fruity aromas of red and black berries, highlighted by subtle spice and herbal notes from the wild Provence garden.
• Mouth: powerful red wine, round and mouth-filling, with supple tannins, fruity and spicy. A delicious accompaniment to a "herbal and spicy" cuisine practiced in Provence with natural products.
• Drinking  recommendation: Enjoy this red organic wine at 16 - 18 ° C to hearty spicy foods

Organic wine - processing, Domaine les Béates, Côteaux d'Aix en Provence AOC, Les Béatines, red

This year the wine harvest was particularly low for this organic red wine at 35 hl / hectare due to the dry weather. When fully ripe, the grapes were picked by hand, the stems removed and fermented for 15 to 21 days at a temperature of 25 to 35 ° C. The subsequent maturation of the wine in stainless steel tanks refined this red wine until it was bottled in autumn of the following year.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Growing area: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Winery - producer: Domaine Les Béates
• Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottler: Domaine Les Béates
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: until 2026
• Analysis: alcohol 12.82% vol., residual sugar 0.2 g/l, total acidity 3.83 g/l, pH 3.46, SO2 total 46 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified by FR-BIO-01
• We obtain this wine directly from Domaine Les Béates, Clos Saint Elrad, 13410 Lambesc, France

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