Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence,AOP, Pierres Cassées, red, organic wine, 2017, from € 21.35

The name of this organic wine reveals that the Domaine de la Vallongue Les Baux de Provence AOP Pierres Cassées red has grown on stony ground, to which it  owes part of its high quality.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: intense, deep dark, purplish-ruby red color.
• Nose: delicious red wine from the Les Baux de Provence appellation. It takes you to the vineyard called "broken stones" (Pierres Cassées) - in which old vines are rooted deep in stony, mineral-rich soil. From here comes the mineral notes, which are complemented by a rich and complex bouquet of black currants, blackberries and nuances of vanilla, spices and delicate notes of oak barrels in which this wine lingers for some time.
• Mouth: velvety, concentrated texture with a wonderful play of elegance, ripe fruit and fine spices ending in a long finish.
• Drink recommendation: Enjoy it now at 16 ° C or up to 9 years from vintage.

Organic wine - preparation, Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, Pierre Cassées, red

Since the Grenache grapes ripen earlier than the Syrah grapes, the start of the harvest for each variety is given only when they are optimally ripe. The grapes are harvested by hand and brought in small containers for wine production in the nearby winery. Here, the stems and panicles are separated from the berries first. This is followed by 3 to 4 weeks fermentation of the mash in stainless steel tanks. Then the wine is separated from the pomace (berry skins and kernels). Soon after, malolactic fermentation begins, converting the malic acid into lactic acid. This is a mandatory process for red wines, which makes them appear rounder and fuller in flavor. The aging of the young wine (75%) is also done in stainless steel tanks and only (25%) in 225 l oak barrels. During this ripening period, the wines refine themselves, without assuming an excess of woody flavors, but gaining in complexity.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production area: Les Baux de Provence
• Winery: Domaine de la Vallongue
• Grape varieties: Syrah 70%, Grenache 30%
• Aging: matured in stainless steel and barriques
• Bottling: at the Domaine de la Vallongue
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2017
• Shelf life: until 2024
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Certified FR-BIO-10
• We obtain this wine directly from the Domaine de la Vallongue in 13810 Eygalières, France
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Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence AOP, Garrigues, white, organic wine, 2022, from € 16.55

The name Garrigues means shrub heath which spreads a spicy herbal scent. Very often vineyards are in the midst of such garriques, which allows the grapes to take on this scent. This Domaine de la Vallongue Les Baux de Provence AOP Garrigues white could be influenced by it.

Organic wine - profile:

• Colour: A beautiful bright yellow dress with a bright green reflection for this Baux de Provence.
• Nose: an elegant and expressive nose on white fruits, pretty floral notes of hawthorn and lemon and flint aromas aftertaste.
• Serving: This wine goes well with red mullet fillets with tapenade or fresh goat cheese

Organic wine - processing, Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, Garrigues, white

With the quality level "Garrigues" - whether white wine, rosé or red - the quantity harvested in good normal years is limited to 40 hl per hectare by an appropriate size. In 2022 also a long period of drought and great heat ensured an exceptionally small crop of only 13 hl / ha. A quantity that falls below the cost of production.

Each of the three grape varieties is harvested separately due to the different ripening times. Then, the grapes are gently pressed and macerated for one hour with the skins at low temperature, with a preliminary clarification in progress. The following alcoholic fermentation is carried out at a temperature of 15-17 ° C to preserve the fresh and fruity aromas. The young wine is put back in stainless steel tanks until the bottles are filled in spring.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Production area: Les Baux de Provence
• Winery: Domaine de la Vallongue
• Grape Varieties: 1/3 Grenache Blanc, 1/3 Clairette Blanche, 1/3 Rolle.
• Maturation: matured in stainless steel
• Bottling: at the Doamine de la Vallongue
• Quantity: 750 ml0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: until 2026
• Alkohol: 13 % Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-10
• We obtain this wine directly from the Domaine de la Vallongue in 13810 Eygalières, France

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Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, Garrigues, rosé, organic wine, 2023, from € 14,80

This organic wine Domaine de la Vallongue Les Baux de Provence AOP Garrigues rosé was named Garrigues - translated into English is a shrub heath, in which wild, fragrant herbs, flowers and bushes grow spreading their spicy herbal fragrance generously. Grapes growing in the vineyards amidst such garrigues may develop also such spicy notes.

Awarded organic wine

90/100 points by James Suckling for the 2022 vintage
90/100 points by James Suckling for the 2023 vintage

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Glossy light pink.
• Nose: This classic bright rosé reveals a potpourri of different red berry scents on the nose, with scents of tangerines and roses.
• Mouth: In the mouth and on the palate I find this wine both fresh and fleshy, with a hint of orange peel, the scents perceived with the nose contribute to the harmonious appearance of this wine, which ends with a nice length.
• Drinking Recomendation: Serve at 10 to 11° C, this high-quality rosé offers the perfect pleasure - please never serve it colder! Goes great with a seared tuna or chicken grilled with lemon and thyme.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, Garrigues rosé

In a small harvest of only 40 hl / ha, the content of vitamins and minerals in the grapes is much higher than for larger harvest volumes as it is allowed and achieved for example in Germany of an average with approximately 100 hl/ha. Consequently wines are tastier and more valuable at lower yields.

The grapes for this rosé wine were pressed immediately after harvest directly decanted cold and performed fermentation at low temperatures. In the usual red wines malolactic fermentation was dispensed with in favor of clarity and freshness in the wine.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine-Type: Rosé wine
• Region of production: Les Baux de Provence
• Producer: Domaine de la Vallongue
• Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, Cinsault
• Fermented and aged: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the Domaine de la Vallongue
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Jahrgang: 2023
• Shelf life: 4 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• For vegans suited
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Certified FR-BIO-10
• We source this wine directly from the Domaine de la Vallongue in 13810 Eygalières, France

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Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, Garrigues, red, organic wine, 2020, from € 15.75

The name Garrigues means shrub heath, which spreads a spicy herbal fragrances. Very often there are vineyards in the middle of such garrigues, which allows the grapes to take on this scent. This organic wine Domaine de la Vallongue Les Baux de Provence AOP Garrigues red could be influenced by it.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Beautiful bright ruby red color with purple hues
• Nose: Aromas of ripe fruit and spices
• Palate: Supple organic red wine, nicely balanced between body and freshness. It has complex aromas of red fruits and spices, cherry and strawberry, notes of garrigues, rosemary and pepper. Still young, but already with melted tannins promote a pleasant finale. It is a wonderful Mediterranean organic red wine with marked personality!
• Drinking recommendation: Enjoy it now with 16° C or up to 10 years from vintage

Organic wine - preparation, Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence, Garrigues, red

At the quality level "Garrigues" - be it the white wine, the rose or this red, the crop is limited by appropriate pruning to 40 hl per hectare. By comparison, German winegrowers are allowed to harvest up to 100 hl / hectare for so-called quality wines (QbA). Of course, there are also in Germany winemakers who strive for better quality and limit the harvest quantities as well. The different grape varieties are not harvested at the same time due to the different maturity. The maceration / fermentation lasts 3 to 4 weeks each. Only after the fermentation has been completed are the wines of the individual grape varieties combined, depending on their quality, into a harmonious blend and matured in stainless steel tanks.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Les Baux de Provence
• Winery: Domaine de la Vallongue
• Grape varieties: 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% others.
• Fermented and aged: in stainless steel vats
• Bottled: at the Domaine de la Vallongue
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: until 7 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Certified FR-BIO-10
• We source this organic wine directly from the Domaine de la Vallongue in 13810
• Eygalières, France.

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Domaine la Marseillaise, IGP de Var Merveillement, white, biodynamic wine, Demeter, 2022, from € 16,55

It is said that biodynamically produced wines have a certain something that other wines lack. It's hard to describe, perhaps it's the complexity and harmony of the Domaine la Marseillaise IGP de Var Merveillement wine that exemplifies it? Judge for yourself, we are curious about your opinion.

Speaking of IGP or country wine: Why is this wine "only" a country wine? Not because it is less good than an AOC (quality wine), but because the Viognier grape variety was also used, which is not permitted for an AOC wine from the Côtes de Provence appellation and is therefore not typical. However, this does not detract from the quality of this biodynamic wine!

Biodynamic Wine - Profile  

• This is what it looks like: light straw yellow
• This is how it smells: intense, spicy-fruity bouquet with floral accents
• This is how it tastes: full-bodied, creamy and soft on the palate with intense fruity aromas and a lot of taste that lasts for a long time
• My recommendation: enjoy this white organic wine at a temperature of 10 - 12° C from a large glass in which its aromas can develop better than in a small glass.

Biodynamic wine - Elaboration, Domaine la Marseillaise, IGP du Var, Merveillement, blanc

The vineyard soil, which contains clay and sand, and the vines growing on it are cultivated and cared for with the greatest care according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture according to Demeter. The vines are 20 years old (Ugni Blanc) and 5 years old (Vermentino and Viognier). The grape harvest, an average of 50 hectoliters per hectare, is carried out by hand and brought to the winery in 20 kg containers, where they are immediately destemmed, lightly crushed and macerated for a short time in contact with the skins of the grapes. The fermentation starts spontaneously with the grapes own yeasts. It lasts 4 weeks at a fermentation temperature of 18 to 20°C. This biodynamic white wine then matures for 3 months in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees, which is stirred regularly. It is not clarified with agents containing protein, but only lightly filtered before bottling.

Find out more about the production of biodynamic wine in the organic wine lexicon.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

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• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Growing area: Provence
• Winery: Domaine la Marseillaise
• Grape varieties: 50% Viognier, 25% Vermentino, 25% Ugni blanc
• Aging: aging in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: Domaine la Marseillaise
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Analysis: Alcohol: 13.578 % vol., residual sugar 1.34 g/l, acidity total 3.16 g/l, PH 3.4, S" 49 mg/l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 4 years from vintage
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-10
• Biodynamic wine cetified by Demeter
• We obtain this red Demeter organic wine directly from Domaine la Marseillaise, 986 chemin de la navarre, 83260 La Crau, France.

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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Domaine la Marseillaise, Côtes de Provence, biodynamic wine rosé, 2022, de 15,80€, from € 15.80

Biodynamically produced wines have a certain something that other wines lack, they say. It is difficult to describe, perhaps it is the complexity and harmony of the Domaine la Marseillaise, Côtes de Provence, biodynamic wine rosé. The Provence is famous for its excellent rosé wines, and this rosé is a particularly fruity and flavorful wine that is exemplary. Judge for yourself, we are curious about your opinion.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: salmon pink
• Nose: it smells of apricot and peach with spicy notes
• Mouth: the first impression is surprisingly full-bodied, the second emphasizes the abundance of fruity aromas and its taste is intense, round and very pleasant.
• Drinking recommendation: enjoy this white wine with a temperature of 9-11 ° C. Remember, the cold deprives every good white and rosé wine of its aromas. They are not a soft drink

Biodynamic wine preparation Domaine la Marseillaise, Côtes de Provence, rosé

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 18 years old (Syrah and Grenache). They are harvested by hand and brought to the winery in 20 kg containers, where they are freed of stems and panicles, lightly squeezed in a grape mill and immediately pressed. The fermentation starts spontaneously with the grapes' own yeast at a temperature of 18-20 ° C and lasts about 4 weeks. No filter aids, i.e. no proteins of plant or animal origin, are used for the light filtering of the wine.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé, dry
• Production area: Provence
• Winery: Domaine la Marseillaise
• Grape varieties: 80 % Syrah, 20 % Grenache
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the Domaine La Marseillaise
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Analysis: Alcohol 13,5 % Vol., Acidité total 3,99 g/l, PH 3,17, SO2 43 mg/l
• Vintage: 2022
• 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 les Patys, Ventoux AOC, Racines du Ciel, red, organic wine, 2019/21, from € 10.55

The organic wine Domaine les Patys Ventoux AOC Racines du Ciel rouge,(Roots of Heaven) thrives at the foot of Mont Ventoux east of the Rhône in a typically Mediterranean climate, where organic viticulture is somewhat easier above the 47th parallel. Correspondingly full-bodied, dry and fruity are the wines of these small family wineries in Bédoin.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: dark ruby red
• Nose : red and dark forest berries with spicy notes
• Mouth :full-bodied, fruity, concentrated and balanced with well-integrated alcohol.
• Recommendation : Serve at 16 to 18° C, let it breathe for half an hour in the glas or in a caraffe, combine it with well seasoned dishes

Organic wine - processing, Domaine les Patys, Ventoux AOC, Racines du Ciel rouge,

The Mediterranean vines grow in vineyards on a slight slope and south-facing on clay and limestone soils covered with pebbles and weathered scree from Mont Ventoux. The grapes are picked by hand. This is followed by a traditional must fermentation for which the grapes are only lightly squeezed beforehand so that some of the juice runs out. Depending on the grape variety, it takes 2-3 weeks.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red
• Région of production : Ventoux, Rhône
• Producer: Domaine les Patys
• Varieties: 60 % Grenache, 25 % Carignan, 15 % Syrah
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Domaine les Patys
• Content: 0,75 l
• Closing: natural cork
• Vintage: 2019/21
• Shelf life: up to 5 years from vintage
• Alcool : 15 % vol.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergenes : contains sulfites
• Organic certified: FR-BIO-01
• We ontain this organic wine vin directly from the Domaine les Patys, 2969 Route des Héritiers, 84410 Bédoin, France

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Domaine les Patys Racines du Ciel rosé, Ventoux AOC, organic wine 2022, from € 10.55

At this enchanting Domaine les Patys Ventoux AOC Racines du Ciel rosé, organic wine, you can immediately recognize the unique style of the famous Provencal rosé wines with their delicate color and delicate aromas.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: soft pink with orange reflections
• Nose: beguiling early summer scents of earthenberries, cherries and raspberries
• Mouth: its aromas are reminiscent of the scents perceived by the nose, which are complemented on the palate with notes of fresh herbs. . They are supplemented
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this rosé wine at approx. 8 ° C. It goes well with summery Provencal cuisine.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine les Patys Ventoux, AOC, Racines du Ciel rosé, organic wine

The Mediterranean vines grow in vineyards on a slight slope and facing south on clay limestone soils covered with pebbles and weathered scree from Mont Ventoux. The grapes are harvested mechanically at an earlier stage of ripeness. This is followed by a short maceration in the mash, during which the coloring matter is released from the grape skins. The liquid is then separated from the pomace and fermented at a low temperature.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé
• Région of production: Ventoux, Rhône
• Producer: Domaine les Patys
• Varieties: 70 % Grenache, 30 % Carignan
• Fermentation and aging: traditionally in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
• Mis en bouteilles: at the wine estate
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: till 2023
• Alcool: 13,5 % vol.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Organic certified: FR-BIO-01
• Nous obtenons ce vin directement du Domaine les Patys, 2969, Route des Héritiers 84410 Bédoin, France

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