Domaine des Terres Blanches, Les Baux de Provence AOP, red, organic wine, 2019, from € 17,50

The Domaine des Terres des Blanches red has been very popular with our customers for 35 years thanks to its excellent quality. The Domaine des Terres Blanches has been one of the first certified organic wineries in France since the early 1970s.

Awarded organic wine

91/100 points from James Suckling for the vintage 2020

Organic wine - profile

• Color: deep garnet red with purple reflections
• Nose:spicy fragrance immediately reminiscent of the typical smell of garrigues, with hints of thyme and pepper, followed by a wonderful aroma of black and red berries.
• Palate: varied and generous fruity aromas, red and black berry flavours and spices. Supple, powerful, but not heavy, with silky, soft tannins. It has a long-lasting and firm aftertaste. It is a typical, very well-balanced Mediterranean organic wine.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve at 17 to 18° C and enjoy it solo, or as a universal companion to many dishes.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine des Terres Blanches, Les Baux de Provence, red

The grapes are picked manually on Terres Blanches for all wines and fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The maturation of the wine takes 18 months in large oak barrels. During this time, the wine was clarified only by repeated refilling (the solids are deposited at the bottom of the barrels and remain behind). This organic wine has not been filtered to preserve all the flavours and aromas in the wine. This way of working requires perfect and healthy grapes.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Region of Production: Provence
• Producer: Domaine des Terres Blanches
• Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
• Aging: in large barrels and in Barriques
• Bottler: Domaine des Terres Blanches
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 2027
• Alcohoi: 13.5 % Vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this wine directly from the Domaine des Terres Blanches, 13210 ST REMY DE PROVENCE, France.

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Domaine des Terres Blanches, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, rosé, organic wine, 2022, from € 15.55

To this organic rosé wine Domaine des Terres Blanches rosé not even the most stubborn fans of reds can withstand. It is a true pleasure wine!  It shows up with a clear and tender salmon pink color, its aroma of ripe berries is beguiling and very fine nuances spice and herb aromas round off the odor profile. All this is repeated in the mouth in connection with a fresh, fruity, copious and lasting taste.

Awarded organic wine

92/100 points by James Suckling for the 2022 vintage
92/100 points by James Suckling for the 2023 vintage

Organic wine - Profile

• Color: it presents with a light pink salmon colour.
• Nose: its scent of wild raspberries, ripe apples, white flowers with delicate nuances of spice and herbal aromas is beguiling.
• Palate: we find the aromas perceived on the nose, with a freshness, a fruit and a remarkable length in the mouth.
• Tasting tip: the great rosé wines hide their quality if served too cold. Therefore, you should serve the Domaine des Terres Blanches rosé between 10 and 12 degrees and never iced. It is suitable as an accompaniment to starters, but also to a sophisticated menu, preferably composed of typical Provencal dishes.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine des Terres Blanches, Les Baux de Provence, rosé

After the crushing of the grapes and a short time of maceration, the grape juice runs automatically without pressure from the press. This process is called "Saigné", meaning bleeding. This prevents tannins and bitter substances from getting into this delicious organic rosé wine. The fermentation takes place at low temperature to preserve the fresh and fruity aromas.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé wine
• Region of Production: Provence
• Producer: Domaine des Terres Blanches
• Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
• Aging: in large barrels and in Barriques
• Bottler: Domaine des Terres Blanches
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 2025
• Alcohol: 13.5 % Vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this wine directly from the Domaine des Terres Blanches, 13210 ST REMY DE PROVENCE, France.

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Domaine des Terres Blanches, white, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, organic wine, 2022, from € 16,55

This Domaine des Terres Blanches white organic wine from Saint Remy de Provence initially looks slender, almost delicate, but then you will be surprised by a wide range of fine fragrances of fresh white fruit (peach, melon, pineapple) and flower. In the mouth these aromas are clearly perceptible in a very elegant and balanced style, very rich with well-integrated acidity and alcohol.
A beautiful, dry organic white wine, which within 1 to 4 years after the harvest has its best time.

Awarded with 90/100 point par Andreas Larson for
(best sommelier of the world)

Organic wine - profile

• Color: bright straw yellow with greenish reflections
• Nose: be surprised by a wealth of fine scents of fresh white fruits such as peach, melon, pineapple, as well as delicate nuances of white flowers.
• Mouth: At first glance, this wine appears delicate, almost tender, but then one is surprised by complex fruity aromas, a perfect harmony and a long-lasting taste.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve it at a temperature of about 10 ° C within 4 years from the vintage.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine des Terres Blanches, Les Baux de Provence white

The grapes for this fine white wine are manually picked and slowly pressed. 90 % of the juice ist fermented in stainless steel vats and 10 % in new barriques at low temeprture of 17-18 C. The maturing of this white organic wine is made only in stainless steel tanks, so that the pure fruit flavors are preserved. During this time, the wine was clarified only by repeated refilling (the solids deposited at the bottom of the vat remain behind). This way of working requires perfect and healthy grapes.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: white wine
• Region of Production: Provence
• Producer - wine estate: Domaine des Terres Blanches
• Grape varieties: Rolle, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Clairette.
• Fermentation: 90 % in Stainless steel, 10 % in new barriques
• Aging: in stainless steel vats
• Bottler: Domaine des Terres Blanches
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 3-4 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 12.5 % Vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this organic wine directly from the Domaine des Terres Blanches, 13210 ST REMY DE PROVENCE, France.

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Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, Côtes du Rhône, AOP, Cuvée Plaisir, red, organic wine, 2022, from € 10.85

Fruity red wine with a velvety soft style and nice flavor. This Julien de l'Embisque Côtes du Rhône rouge creates as its name "Plaisir", suggests, a lot of drinking pleasure!

Awarded organic wine

Gold medal by Gilbert & Gaillard

Organic wine - profile

• Color: garnet red
• Nose:intense aromas of raspberries, gooseberries, delicate hint of cinnamon
• Mouth: fruity red wine with a velvety soft taste, an aroma of red currants, long-lasting flavors and soft tannins
• Recommendation: serve with 14 to 16° C, combines well with Mediterranean dishes

Organic wine - processing,  Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, Côtes du Rhône, AOP, red, Cuvée Plaisir

Fermentation time: 14 days with 3 times daily pumping (remontage), during the 2nd half of the fermentation process the skins is pushed back into the mash twice a day (delestages). After the end of fermentation, the mash is gently pressed. The young organic wine first is stored in stainless steel tanks (malolactic fermentation) and then until bottling in concrete tanks.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine
• Région of Production: Côtes du Rhône
• Producer: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Grape varieties: 50 % Grenache, 35 % Carignan, 10 % Syrah, 5 % Mourvèdre
• Fermentation and aging: in concret vats and stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 2027
• Analysis: Alcohol: 13.75 % vol., residual sugar ?,  acid total 3,03, pH 3.78, SO" free 21 mg/l, SO2 total 62 mg/l.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organis wine certified by FR BIO 001, Member of AB
• We source this organic wine directly from the Domaine Julien de l'Embisque in 84500 Bollene, France

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Domaine Julien d'Embisque, Suze La Rousse Village, AOP,  red, organic wine, 2019, from € 14.45

Village with the addition of the place to which the vineyard is assigned is a quality attribute in the Côtes du Rhône wine region for wines from particularly good vineyards. The hierarchy of the Côtes du Rhône wines is divided into ascending Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages without indication of place and Côtes du Rhône Village with location as in this wine Domaine Julien de l'Embisque Suze La Rousse. Here is the Université du Vin, where I attended courses before I decided to become a distributor of organic wine.

Awarded organic wine

Guide Hachette 2 stars

Organic wine - profile

• Color: deep dark ruby ​​red
• Nose: powerful bouquet of small red berries with a spicy peppery note
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this organic wine at a temperature of 17 to 18 ° C. This red wine from the Rhône accompanies strong, spicy foods. One more tip: do it like the French, drink now and then a sip of water in between to reduce the effect of the alcohol.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, Suze la Rousse, Côtes du Rhône Village, red

The grapes for this Côtes du Rhône Suze la Rousse Village come from very old vines and are harvested by hand and rigorously selected. After being separated from twigs and panicles and lightly squeezed, they spent 20 days in the mash fermenting spontaneously without addition of artificial yeast. During this time there was a daily delestage twice, then a gentle squeeze. The malolactic fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks and maturation in concrete tanks.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Rhône
• Producer wine estate: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Grape varieties: 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah und 10 % Carignan (90 Jahre alt)
• Maturing: in stainless steel tanks and concrete tanks
• Bottling: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: until 2026
• Alcohol: 14.5 % vol..
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified by FR BIO 001, member of AB
• We source this wine directly from the Domaine Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, 84500 Bollene, France

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Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, Côtes du Rhône AOP, Délice de Viognier, white, organic wine, 2022, from € 14,55

If you prefere full-bodied, harmonious and dry  organic white wines, then this Julien de l'Embiques Délice de Viognier will delight you. It is a tasty wine, fruity and dry, suitable for aperitif and appetizers, a sole, scallops, white meat, but also a dessert in which the aroma of vanilla plays a role. This organic white wine also has a very well integrated acidity to avoid you feeling tired and fresh, and so balanced and pleasant to drink that you can enjoy it even without food.
 

Organic wine awarded

Gold medal Gilbert & Gaillard for the vintage 2019
Gold medal Millesime BIO Montpellier for the vintageg 2019
91 points Falstaff 2020

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Pale, straw yellow
• Nose: Dominance of pear, peach, passion fruit and a hint of dried fruit.
• Palate: The attack is captivating. Its daring and aromatic richness gives it an infinite final persistence.
• Recommendation: 6 to 8 ° C; delicious with fine fish, scallops, white meats, even desserts flavored with vanilla or apricots.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, Délice de Viognier, Côtes du Rhône

Yield is very low, 25 to 30 hl per hectare. The grapes have a slight over-ripeness at the time of the harvest. The juice is obtained by a light hydraulic pressing and fermented for about 3 weeks at low temperature.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: White wine
• Appellation: Rhône
• Producer - wine estate: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Grapes: Viognier and a small part of Grenache Blanc
• Aging: in stainless steel tank
• Bottling: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Tasting tip: 6-8° C and by 2025
• Alcohol: 14% vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organic wine Organic wine certified FR BIO 001, member of the association AB (Organic Agriculture).
• We source this wine directly from the Domaine Julien de l'Embisque in 84500 Bollene, France
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Domaine Deneufbourg, Côtes Catalanes IGP, Marselan, red, organic wine, 2017, from € 10.55

The Deneufbourgs cultivate the Marselan vines on a sun-drenched mountain ridge, over which the Tramontan sweeps - a periodic, violent wind that drags moisture out of the vineyard, thus preserving the grapes from fungal diseases. From these grapes, the deep-dark Domaine Deneufbourg Côtes Catalan IGP Marselan red created, which is very popular in France and is well received by us.

Organic wine - profile:

• Color: deep dark red
• Nose: intense fruity bouquet of elderberry and blueberries, cherry
• Mouth: fresh, fruity taste, powerful and round
• Drinking recommendation: serve it with 16 ° C. Aeration in the glass or in a carafe over 2-3 Stands makes this beautiful organic wine faster accessible. It makes it a bit rounder, the tannins step into the background and its aromas become perceptible. It will be storable for about 6 to 7 years if stored in a cool place.

Awarded organic wine

Gold medal Millesime Bio Montpellier

Organic wine - making, Domaine Deneufbourg, Côtes Catalan IGP, Marselan, red

Marselan is a relatively new variety bred around 1960 from a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. It was first cultivated  in the small village of Marseillan on the Mediterranean coast between Montpellier and Beziers. It has very small berries with little juice inside in relation to its skin. When the yield is purposely reduced like  at the Domaine Deneufbourg by appropriate pruning, exellent organic red wine can emerge. The Marselan variety inherents a large fungal resistance, which may be an important advantage in organic viticulture. The grapes are harvested by machine during the night at cool temperatures,  the the berries are separted from the stems and panicles, slightly squashed and 9 to 10 days fermented. The young wine then aged for seven months in stainless steel tanks.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Roussillon
• Producer: Domaine Deneufbourg
• Grape varieties: 100% Marselan
• Aging: 7 month in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling: Domaine Deneufbourg
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2017
• Shelf life: until 2025
• Alcohol: 14,5 % vol.
• Certified by FR BIO 001
• Member of AB, a French Association for Organic Agriculture (Agriculture Biologique) 
• We source this organic wine directly from the Domaine Deneufbourg, 66450 Pollestres, France

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Domaine Deneufbourg, Côtes Catalan IGP, Olympe, red, organic wine, 2017, from € 12.10

The Deneufbourgs cultivate the Marselan and Syrah vines on a sun-drenched mountain ridge, over which the Tramontan sweeps - a periodic, violent wind that drags moisture out of the vineyard, thus preserving the grapes from fungal diseases. From these grapes, the deep-dark Domaine Deneufbourg Côtes Catalan IGP Olympe is created. .

Organic wine - profile:

• Color: dark garnet
• Nose: intense fruity bouquet of elderberry and blueberries, cherry, as well as black currants.
• Mouth: fresh, fruity taste, powerful and round
• Drinking recommendation: serve it with 16 ° C. Aeration in the glass or in a carafe over 2-3 hours makes this beautiful organic wine faster accessible, rounder and its  tannins step into the background and its aromas become more perceptible. It will be storable for about 6 to 7 years if stored in a cool place.

Awarded organic wine

Silver medal Millesime Bio Montpellier 2019

Organic wine - processing, Domaine Deneufbourg, Côtes Catalan IGP, Olympe, red

Corinne and Damien Deneufbourg started winegrowing in Roussillon in 2009, just as their Marselan plots yielded the first vintage. Today he is a pure variety or in this Cuvée Olympe Syrah has become their figurehead.

Both grape varieties grow on a sandy and loamy soil parcel that is exposed to the sun and the Tramontan wind.

The grapes, there are only 40 hl // hectares are harvested by machine at night at a cool temperature. In this case no disadvantage for the Quailtät of the wine, because the grapes are healthy thanks to the sun and the frequent wind and free rot and fungal infestation. They are processed separately to organic wine due to their different maturity. First, the grapes are separated from stems and panicles, squeezed and fermented for 14 days at controlled temperature and the must pumped regularly on the floating pomace (berry peel) so that it is always moist and the contents of it can dissolve and go into the wine.

After a maturing period of 12 months in a stainless steel tank, this wine is bottled in the cellar of Domaine Deneufbourg in November of the following year.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Roussillon
• Producer: Domaine Deneufbourg
• Grape varieties: 50% Marselan, 50% Syrah
• Aging: 12 month in stainless steel
• Bottling: at the Domaine
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2015/17
• Shelf life: until 2022/24
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Certified by FR BIO 001
• Member of AB, a French Association for Organic Agriculture (Agriculture Biologique) in France
• We source this organic wine directly from the Domaine Deneufbourg, 66450 Pollestres, France

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Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux AOC, organic wine, rosé, 2021, from € 8.10

North of Libourne, Philippe Carretero has been managing an impressive winery with 45 hectares of vineyards according to organic rules since 2009 because he is convinced of this environmentally friendly and quality-enhancing way of working. His organic wine Château Rioublanc Bordeaux AOC rosé with its good quality fits perfectly into his range of inexpensive and good organic wines.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: relatively light pink
• Nose: delicate aromas of red berries and citrus fruits.
• Mouth: Nice freshness on the palate, fine acidity, fruity aromas of red berries.
• Serving recommendation: Serve this wine at around 8° C, as an aperitif, with fish, meat or grilled vegetables, cold Food.

Organic wine - preparation, Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux rosé

The grapes are harvested very carefully by hand, whole freed from stalks and panicles, lightly crushed and macerated overnight in the mash until the desired pink tint is achieved. The subsequent very gentle pressing takes 2 hours. The juice that comes out is cooled to 12 ° C and left for 24 hours. This is followed by temperature-controlled fermentation, during which the sugar contained in the grapes is completely broken down. Then this rosé organic wine matures in underground tanks. Before filling bottles, a filtration with sterile filters made of cellulose fibers is carried out.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé wine, dry
• Cultivation area: Bordeaux
• Winery - Producer: Château Rioublanc
• Grapes: 70% Sauvignon (for aroma) 22% Sémillon (for structure and aging). 8% Colombard (for freshness)
• Extension: in stainless steel
• Bottler: Original estate bottling Château Rioublanc
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2021
• Storage: until the end of 2025
• Analysis: alcohol content: 13% vol., pH 3.34, total acidity 55 mg/l, residual sugar 0.2 g/l.
• Vegan
• Allergen warning: contains sulphites
• Certified FR BIO 001
• We source this wine directly from Château Rioublanc, 33910 St Ciers d' Abazac, France

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