Domaine de Marcoux, Lirac, La Lorentine, AOC, organic wine, red, 2018, from € 18,80

A very noteworthy wine that got better and better from vintage to vintage thanks to the biological work in the vineyards. The Domaine de Marcoux Lirac has been rated in the past few years by Jeb Dunnuck (an American wine critic) with 90 to 94 points.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: bright ruby red
• Nose: lush scents of red berries and fruits with spicy, sweet notes of exotic spices.
• Mouth: rich taste components of ripe red and black berries, compote of stone fruits, notes of fresh almonds. Fresh thanks to its fresh, fruity nature. Although it has a high alcohol content and a full body, it looks anything but clumsy and tired.

Organic wine awarded

• Jeb Dunnuck – Millésime : 2016
• Revue du Vin de France – Millésime : 2013 – 2014
• Revue du Vin de France – Millésime : 2012
• Revue du Vin de France – Millésime : 2011 – 2012
• The Rhône Report – millésime : 2009
• Revue du Vin de France – millésime : 2009
• Robert Parker – millésime : 2008 – 2009
• Robert Parker – millésime : 2007 – 2008
• Robert Parker – millésime : 2006
• Gourmand Magazine – millésime : 2006
• Revue du Vin de France – millésime : 2005
• Robert Parker – millésime : 2004 – 2005
• Robert Parker – millésime : 2005 – 2006
• Robert Parker – millésime : 2003
• Robert Parker – millésime : 2003

Organic wine - processing, Domaine de Marcoux, Lirac

The vines grow on limestone soil where successive erosion has deposited red clays, gravel, sand and pebbles on the surface.

The harvest is done manually, with the grapes first sorted in the vineyard and then brought back to the cellar in 50 kg cardboard boxes. A second sorting takes place in the cellar. The berries of the grapes are separated from the panicles, lightly crushed, then macerated in the mash, cooled. As with all Domaine de Marcoux wines, no foreign yeasts are used for fermentation. During fermentation, the temperature is regulated and the mash is pumped over daily. The aging takes place in concrete barrels and in foudres. Bottling usually takes place 18 months after harvest.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Growing area: Rhône
• Winery: Domaine de Marcoux
• Grape varieties: Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah
• Fermentation: in concrete tanks
• Maturation: mostly in concrete barrels and some 350 l wooden barrels
• Bottler: Domaine de Marcoux
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: until 2026
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Alcohol: 15.5 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this organic wine directly from France

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Domaine de Marcoux, Châteauneuf du Pape, AOC, organic wine, white, 2019
 

Unfortunately, there are only very few bottles of this excellent Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf du Pape white, because the white vines cover only 6% of the vineyards.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: light as straw
• Nose: enchanting, fruity bouquet of light stone fruits such as apricots, mirabelle plums, white peaches, with notes of citrus fruits.
• Mouth: isurprisingly fresh, lively, fruity and opulent, velvety, smooth in the mouth, also dense and concentrated, some acidity and mineral and aromatic aromas contribute to a beautiful structure and a long finish.

Awarded organic wine

16 points Jancis Robinson
91 points VINCOUS

Organic wine - production, Domaine de Marcoux, Châteauneuf du Pape, white

The following grape varieties are permitted for the production of the white Châteauneuf du Pape: Roussanne, Grenache blanc, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Clairette and Picardan.

For this vintage, Rousanne grapes were used, grown on half a hectare of the vine-yard "les esqueirons". which were planted in 1987 on the western slope of the
village hill. The Bourboulenc grapes come from the "les bousquets" vineyard. Some Clairette and Grenache Blanc grapes come from several scattered small plots, but they make up only 2% of the total.

The soils in the vineyards consist of clay, colluvium and chalk lime from the Barremic period.

The harvest is done manually in boxes of 50 kg. In the cellar, the grapes are pressed immediately, the juice is poured into stainless steel tanks, cooled so that the
solids settle and can be removed. The alcoholic fermentation can finally start with natural yeasts at a control of the temperatures around 17 ° C. As soon as the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the coarse yeasts are removed and the wine continues to mature on the fine lees lees in stainless steel tanks and vats. After about 7 months it is bottled.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Growing area: Rhône
• Winery - Producer: Domaine de Marcoux
• Grape varieties: 69 % Roussanne, 29 % Bourboulence, 2 % Clairette und Grenache Blanc.
• Fermentation: in stainless steel vats
• Aging: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Domaine de Marcoux
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: until 2026
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Alcohol: 14.5 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Organic certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this organic wine directly from France

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Cuvée Prestige Château La Canorgue, IGP de la Mediterranée, red, organic wine, 2019/21, from € 16,40

Nathalie Margan continues the winery in the spirit of her father, who sees the basis for good organic wine in flawless and healthy grapes. This is done throughout the year in the vineyards a lot of work. How right this approach is, you can see, smell and taste it  with this red red organic wine Château la Canorgue Prestige one of the best in the region. It has a medium-bodied body, rich, fruity and spicy fragrances and taste components that reveal after decanting (aerating).

Organic wine awarded

Gold medal International wine callenge contest

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: fresh, rich purple fresh, which turns into ruby red during storage
• Nose: stimulating fruity-spicy fragrance that is quite typical of the Syrah grape
• Palate: Red wine dominated by the Syrah grape with intense aromas of red berries and spices. Well structured with neat tannins. Pleasant and long finale
• Serving suggestion:  Serve at about 16 ° C. Let it breathe for 1 to 2 hours in a wide-bellied carafe so that its flavors can unfold. Please pour carefully into the decanter or into the glass, because during storage a depot could have formed.

Organic wine - processing, Château La Canorgue,  IGP de la Mediterranée, red, Cuvée Prestige

The grapes are traditionally picked by hand. A part is separated from the panicles and fermented spontaneously together with the larger part of the grapes with panicles by means of the so-called semi-carbonique maceration, i.e. with the whole, undamaged berries still on the panicles. Spontaneous fermentation means that no foreign yeasts are added to the grapes, but that fermentation is fermented with the yeasts on the grapes. However, this assumes that the grapes have not been treated with fungicides in the vineyard. Only with these original yeasts of the grapes can the characteristics of the grapes, the soil and the climate be expressed in the organic wine. This is followed by what is known as lactic acid fermentation, in which the more aggressive malic acid contained is converted into the milder and more tolerable lactic acid. This red wine then matures and refines itself in barriques for a few months until it is bottled without filtering.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Region of production: Luberon, Rhône
• Wine estate and botler: Château La Canorgue
• Grape varieties: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
• Aging: in barrels of 500 - 600 Liters
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2019/21
• Shelf life: 2028/30
• Analysis: Alcohol : 14.32 % vol., residual sugar 1.2 g/l, acid volatile 0.45 g/l, acid total 3.02 g/l, SO2 total 23 mg/l.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified organic FR-BIO-01
• We obtain this organic wine directly from the Château La Canorgue in 84480 Bonnieux, France

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Château La Canorgue, Viognier, IGP de la Mediterranee, white, organic wine, 2022/3, from € 14,55

It is mainly thanks to Jean Pierre Margan who shaped the style of this wine made from the Viognier grape variety. It is a grape variety native to the vineyards along the Rhône and its tributary valleys, producing the best wines here. The Château La Canorgue Viognier is a silky smooth white wine, distinctive with complex fruit aromas. His daughter Nathalie has been refining the style of the wines for several years.

Awarded organic wine

Gold medal Concours de vins d'Avignon
Gold medal challenge international Gilbert & Gaillard 2020
Gold medal Challenge international, Concours grands vins de France Macon

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: straw-light with greenish reflections
• Nose: intense scents of tropical fruits, almost exotic, with floral notes
• Palate: The current vintage of this white wine presents itself in the glass with complex and rich flavors. It is elegant and harmonious. A white wine with style and class, fine fruit, subtle acidity and a long finish.
• Tasting recommendation: Serve at 8 to 10 ° C, it goes very well as an aperitif or combine with poultry with morels.

Organic wine - processing, Château La Canorgue, Viognier, IGP Méditerranée, white

Organic viticulture has been practiced in the vineyards of Château La Canorgue since the 1970s, including elements from biodynamic viticulture. The harvest volume of the grapes, which were harvested manually at night at cool temperatures, was very low at 30 hl/hectare. This beautiful white wine is correspondingly tasty. This manual work costs significantly more than mechanical harvesting, but it ensures that only good grapes and nothing else end up in the wine press. The grapes are then lightly crushed so that some juice comes out and the so-called mash is created, which is cooled and macerated for a few hours. Fermentation takes place with the grapes' own yeasts (spontaneous fermentation) under a CO2 atmosphere in order to prevent contact with air and to be able to limit the addition of sulfite to a minimum. This white organic wine matured for 2 months in wooden barrels on fine yeast. This increases its flavor intensity and shelf life.

 

The wine in a flash

• Wine type: Dry white wine
• Region: Vaucluse, Luberon, Rhône
• Wine estate and bottler: Château la Canorgue
• Grape variety: Viognier
• Aging: 2 month on its fine yeast (sur lies fines)
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Stopper type: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022/3
• At its best: Now to 5 years from vintage
• Analysis 2023: Alcohol 13.81 vol., rediual sugar 0.3 g/l, acid volatile 0.26 g/l. acid total 3.21 g/l, SO2 free 14 mg/l, SO2 total 63 mg/l
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Suitable for vegans
• Organic wine certification FR-BIO-01
• We source this organic wine directly from the  Château La Canorgue, 84480 Bonnieux, France

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Château La Canorgue, Côtes du Luberon, AOC, rosé, organic wine, 2022/3, from € 14.55

This organic wine Château La Canorgue rosé has been one of the most popular wines from Provence among our customers for many years. Our customers are not alone in this, as it regularly receives awards.

Awarded organic wine

Gold medal Gilbert & Gaillard pour le millesime 2022

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Very pale pink robe.
• Nose: Notes of raspberry, currant, wild strawberries and citrus fruits
• Mouth: Guttony, finesse, freshness, minerality and aromatic persistence.An elegant and gourmet rosé sublimated by a nicely tangy character. Very nice length..
• Drinking recommendation: This very aromatic organic rosé wine will go perfectly with summer grilling, pistou soup, scallop risotto, pan-fried cambas or asparagus tagliatelle.

Organic wine - processing, Château La Canorgue,  Côtes du Luberon, AOC, rosé

At the Château La Canorgue, of course, the grapes are harvested by hand. After a short maceration period, during which the dyes can be removed from the grape skins, the pressing takes place with a pneumatic press. The juice then ferments for 12 days with the grape-yeasts (endogenous) and CO2 atmosphere to prevent air contact. A malolactic fermentation is omitted.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé wine
• Production area: Luberon, Rhône
• Producer : Château la Canorgue
• Grape varieties: 60 % Grenache, 30 % Syrah, 10 % Mourvedre
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel
• Bottling: Château la Canorgue
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022/3
• Drinking recommendation: 2025
• Vegan suited
• Analysis 2022: Alcohol 13.6% vl., residual sugar 0.3 g/l, acidity total 5.4 g/l.
• Analysis 2023: Alcohol 12,79% vol., residual sugar 0,3 g/l, acid volile 0.21 g/l, acid total 3.18 g/l, pH 3.42, SO2 free 15 mg/l, SO12 total 53 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We obtain this organic wine directly from the Château La Canorgue in 84480 Bonnieux, France

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Château La Canorgue, Côtes du Luberon AOC, organic wine, white, 2022/3, from € 14.55

Nathalie Margan continues the Château La Canorgue in the spirit of her father, who sees the basis for producing good organic wines in flawless and healthy grapes. This is done throughout the year in the vineyards a lot of work. How right this approach is, sees, smells and tastes When tasting the  organic wine Château la Canorgue white, one of the best in the region.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Bright yellow with greenish reflections
• Nose: fresh floral bouquet, soft, pleasant aromas of peach and flowers
• Palate:this exciting blend of four varietals Mediterranean conjures diverse fruity flavours and hints of flowers that are well integrated into the full body of the wine. A fine, fragrant very well-balanced white wine, which is preparing an enormous amount of drinking pleasure solo both in conjunction with food as well!

Organic wine awarded

Gold medal Challenge international, Concours grands vins de France Macon

Organic wine - production, Château La Canorgue, Luberon, white

Manual grape harvest with only a small harvest. The berries were freed of rosettes and stems, pressed with a modern pneumatic press, the juice was pre-clarified by reducing its temperature and then immediately fermented spontaneously with the grape's own yeast for 12 days at a temperature of 17-18 ° C.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: White wine, dry
• Production area: Luberon AOC, Rhône
• Winery an bottler: Château La Canorgue
• Grape varieties: 25 % Clairette, 15 % Grenache, 25 % Rousanne, 25 % Marsanne, 5 % Bourboulenc, 5 % Vermentino
• Vinification: stainless steel vat
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022/3
• Drinking recomendatation : now until 2026
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.68 % vol., rsidual sugar 0.4 g/l, acid voltile 0.26 g/l, acid total 2.93 g/l, pH 3.54, SO" free 13 mg/l, SO2 totl 61 mg/l.
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this organic wine directly from Château La Canorgue, Bonnieux, Route du Pont Julien - D149, 84480 Bonnieux, France

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Château de Lascaux, Languedoc AOC, LES NOBLES PIERRES, biodynamic wine, red, 2018, from € 24.60
 

The village of Vacquiéres; where the Château de Lascaux Pic Saint Loup AOC, LES NOBLES PIERRES, eis produced; is not so far from the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier and Nimes, and yet it is a place of peace and quiet where nature is still intact. One cannot imagine any other place where biodynamic viticulture could succeed better. In this exquisite wine, terroir and time are kings. It is thanks to the atypical and exceptional soil, but also to the long aging that reinforces these assets.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Colour: Intense red color with garnet reflections.
• Nose: Expressive scents of black berries, fresh figs and undergrowth, which develop into notes of sweetish spices with smoky nuances.< /li>
• Mouth: ripe black berries, velvety with fine tannins, fresh with nice structure and long-lasting taste.

Biodynamic wine awarded

JEB Dunnuck 92/100 points, vintage 2019
James Suckling 92/100 points, vintage 2019
Jancis Robinson 17/20 points, born in 2019
Bettane + Desseauve 91/100 points, vintage 2019
JEB Dunnuck 91/100 points, vintage 2018
Bettane + Desseauve 91/100 points, vintage 2018
DECANTER silver medal, vintage 2018

Biodynamic wine - preparation,  Château de Lascaux, Pic Saint Loup AOC,  LES NOBLES PIERRES, red

The vines thrive on soil created by the degradation of limestone rocks formed during one of the last cold periods of the Quaternary. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2006 and biodynamic methods according to Demeter since 2015.

The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand, completely destemmed, macerated according to the traditional method for 3-4 weeks and then fermented for 15 to 20 days in conical tanks at a controlled temperature. Aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, then 3 months in large tanks and 1 year in the bottle before leaving the winery for the first time.

Plant density: 6,200 vines/hectare
Yield: 35 hl/hectare

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Château de Lascaux
• Grapes: 80% Syrah 20% Grenache.
• Fermentation and aging: in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, then 3 months aging in large barrels before bottling and at least 1 year aging in bottle.
• Bottler: Château de Lascaux
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2018
• Can be stored until 2028
• Vegan
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.95% vol., residual sugar <0.1 g/l, total acid 3.25 g/l, volatile acid 0.49 g/l, pH 3.65, total SO2 15 mg/l, SO2 free 13 mg/l..
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Biodyynamic wine certified Demeter
• Organic wine certified  FR-BIO-01
• We source this wine directly from the Châteu de Lascaux, Route du Brestalou, 34270 Vacquière, France.

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Château de Lascaux Languedoc AOC Garrigue, biodynamic wine, red, 2022, from €  10.55
 

The village of Vacquiéres, where the Château de Lascaux Languedoc AOC Garrigue is produced, is not that far from the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier and Nimes, Yet it is a place of peace and quiet and nature is still intact. One cannot imagine any other place where biodynamic viticulture could succeed better.

Biodynamic wine awarded

Jancis Robinson 16/20 points for the 2021 and 2022 vintages
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90/100 points, vintage 2022
The Tasting Panel Magazine 94/100 points, vintage 2022
Bettane + Deseauve 90/100 points, vintage 2021

Biodynamic Wine - Profile 

• Colour: Garnet red with brilliant reflections.
• Nose: Aromas of dried figs, quince paste, garrigue and liquorice. A subtle and greedy fine nose.
• Mouth: Aromas of fresh red berries, spices (pepper) and garrigue (laurel, thyme), accompanied by a note of menthol. An aromatic mouth with velvety tannins.

Biodynamic wine - Made by Château de Lascaux, Languedoc AOC, garrigue, red

The vineyards are 130 m above sea level on a gently rising south-east slope. The soil consists of clayey loam and limestone fragments from the erosion of limestone rock, which has mixed with marl and marl-limestone, it is good at absorbing and storing water. In the Mediterranean climate with longer periods of drought, this ability has a very positive effect on the ripening of the grapes.

This vineyard, planted with the Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre grape varieties, has been going organic since 2006 and since 2018 using biodynamic methods following the Demeter guidelines managed. In order to ensure the health of the grapes and to promote their natural potential for rich flavors and aromas, we use natural, self-produced compost, medicinal plant preparations, silica and horn manure. This also increases the fertility and biodiversity of the soil in the vineyards, but also the resistance of the vines to various unfavorable influences of climate change.

Depending on the plot, the grapes are harvested manually or by machine and completely destemmed. The actual winemaking begins with a 3 to 4 day maceration of the lightly crushed grapes and a 14 day alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature. The aging of this biodynamic wine in concrete tanks takes 6-8 months.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Cultivation area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Château de Lascaux
• Grapes: Syrah 70%, Grenache 20%, Mourvedre 10%
• Fermentation and aging: 6 to 8 months in stainless steel tanks and large concrete tanks.
• Bottler: Château de Lascaux
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: until 2027
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.96% vol. Residual sugar 0.54 g/l, total acid 3.01 g/l, volatile acid 0.54 g/l, pH 3.66, total SO2 38mg/l, free SO2 30 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Biodynamic wine, certified Demeter
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We source thsi wine directly from the Château de Lascaux, Route du Brestalou, 34270 Vacquière, France

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Château de Lascaux Languedoc AOC Garrigue, biodynamic wine, white, 2022, from € 10.55
 

The village of Vacquiéres where the Château de Lascaux Languedoc AOC Garrigue is produced is not so far from the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier and Nimes, and yet it is a place of peace and quiet and nature is still intact. One cannot imagine any other place where biodynamic viticulture could succeed better.

Biodynamic Wine - Profile  

• Colour: Pale with green reflections..
• Nose: Fruity aromas such as mango and ripe melon. Hints of apricot, citrus and acacia blossom. Great minerality.
• Mouth: Aromas of citrus, white fruit and peach. Round and rich wine, long-lasting aromas.

Biodynamic wine awarded

JEB DUNNUK 89/100 points
Bettane + Desseauve 90/100 points
Jancis Robinson 17/20 points
Guide Hachette des Vins 2023, 1 star

Biodynamic wine - Made by Château de Lascaux, Languedoc AOC, Garrigue, white

The vineyards are 130 m above sea level on a gently rising south-east slope. The soil consists of clayey loam and limestone fragments from the erosion of limestone rock, which has mixed with marl and marl-limestone, it is good at absorbing and storing water. In the Mediterranean climate with longer periods of drought, this ability has a very positive effect on the ripening of the grapes.

This vineyard is planted with 6,200 vines/hectare, the yield for this white Demeter wine was 39 hl/ha. It has been organic since 2009 and since< strong> Farmed in 2018 using biodynamic methods according to Demeter guidelines. Natural, self-produced compost, medicinal plant preparations, silicic acid and horn manure are used to ensure the health of the grapes and to promote their natural potential for rich flavors and aromas. This not only increases the fertility and biodiversity of the soil in the vineyards, but also the resistance of the vines to various unfavorable climate influences.

Depending on the plot, the grapes are harvested by machine or by hand. Completely destemmed. The pressing takes place after a short cold maceration. Clarification of the must by settling the solids, fermentation at cool, controlled temperature. Maturation of the Demeter organic wine in stainless steel tanks on the yeast for a period of 4 to 5 weeks.

An overview of the Demeter organic wine

• Wine type: white wine
• Cultivation area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Château de Lascaux
• Grape varieties: 35% Vermentino, 20% Roussanne, 15% white Grenache, 15% Clairette, 10% Marsanne, 5% Viognier
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Château de Lascaux
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Storage: until 2027
• Vegan suited
• Analysis: Alcohol 12.4% vol., residual sugar 1 g/l, total acid 3.07 g/l, volatile acid 0.30 g/l, pH 3.25, total SO2 72 mg/l, free SO2 22 mg/l..
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Biodynamic wine certified Demeter
• Organic wine, certified  FR-BIO-01
• We obtain thsi wine directly from the Château de Lascaux, Route du Brestalou, 34270 Vacquière, France.

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Château de Lascaux Languedoc AOC Garrigue, Plus Que Nature, biodynamic wine, red, 2022, no added sulphites from € 12,55
 

The village of Vacquiéres where the Château de Lascaux Languedoc AOC Garrigue, plus que nature produced, is not so far from the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier and Nimes, and yet it is a place of peace and quiet where nature is still intact. One cannot imagine any other place where biodynamic viticulture could succeed better.

Biodynamic Wine - Profile  

• Colour: intense, bright dark red colour.
• Nose: Aromatic scents of black berries (blackberry and blueberry), sweet spices (vanilla, dark chocolate and notes of violets).  
• Mouth: Very nice balance with a juicy texture, subtle notes of dark chocolate and delicate tannins. A very pleasant wine with a nice finish.

Biodynamic wine awarded

Jancis Robinson 16/20 points

Biodynamic wine - preparation,  Château de Lascaux, Languedoc AOC, Garrigue Plus Que Nature, red

The grapes come from several vineyards planted on limestone soils in the heart of the garrigue and surrounded by Aleppo pine and green oak.

Depending on the plot, the grapes are harvested manually or by machine and completely destemmed. The actual winemaking begins with a 3 to 4 day maceration of the lightly crushed grapes and a 14 day alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature. The aging of this biodynamic wine in concrete tanks takes 5 to 6 months.

This cuvée was made from harvest to bottling without the addition of sulphites.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Château de Lascaux
• Grapes: Syrah 80%, Grenache 20%
• Fermentation and aging: 6 to 8 months in stainless steel tanks and large concrete tanks.
• Bottler: Château de Lascaux
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Drinking advice, enjoy now until 2026 at 13-15° C.
• Vegan
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.4% vol., residual sugar 0.32 g/l, total acid 3.62 g/l, volatile acid 0.66 g/l, pH 3.65, total SO2 < 20mg/l, free SO2 < 0.7 mg /l.
• Allergens: contains small amounts of endogene SO2 but no added SO2
• Biodynamic wine certified Demeter
• Organic wine certified  FR-BIO-01.
• We source this wine directly fro the Château de Lascaux, Route du Brestalou, 34270 Vacquière, France.

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