Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux AOC, organic wine, white, 2022, from € 8,30

To the north of Libourne, Philippe Carretero has been organizing a handsome vineyard with 45 hectares of vineyards since 2009 because he is convinced of this environmentally friendly and quality-enhancing way of working. His Château Rioublanc Bordeaux AOC white confirms this statement.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Beautiful gold yellow with green hues
• Nose: intense bouquet with elegant notes of pears, white acacia blossoms and citrus fruits
• Palate: On the palate it is very fresh and piquant, full citrus aromas, notes of ripe peaches and apricots give it a round, supple body. The Abgan is long-lasting and pleasant.
• Food pairing: starters, cold dishes, fish dishes, fresh goat cheese and other soft cheese varieties
• Drinking recommendation: Ejoy it now or in up to at 3 - 5 years from vintage when stored in a cold place

Organic wine - processing, Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux, white

The grapes are very carefully harvested by hand, completely descaled and macerated for 2 - 3 hours. The subsequent very gentle pressing takes 2 hours. The juice is cooled to 12 ° C and left to rest for 24 hours. This is followed by the temperature-controlled fermentation with added yeasts, whereby the sugar contained in the grapes is completely broken down. Then this white organic wine ripens in underground tanks. Before filling in bottles, a filtration with sterile celluose filters is performed.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Production area: Bordeaux
• Producer: Château Rioublanc
• Grape varieties: 70 % Sauvignon Blanc (for aroma) 22 % Sémillon (for structure and aging). 8 % Colombard (for freshness)
• Aging: in stainless steel
• Bottler: Original Château Rioublanc estate bottling
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: until end of 2025
• Analysis: Alcohol content: 13% vol., PH 3,34, Acid total 55 mg/l, Sugar residual 0,2 g/l.
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR BIO 001
• We source this wine directly from Château Rioublanc, 33910 St Ciers d 'Abazac, France

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Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux AOC, organic wine, red, 2018, from € 8.80

You should actually have to spend more for a good Bordeaux wine. But this Château Rioublanc Bordeaux offers astonishingly good quality at an affordable price. It is now ready to drink and you no longer need to store it, but you don't have to hurry to finish it either.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Deep garnet.
• Nose:intense, fruity (black currant, blackberry), violets, spices (vanilla, pepper) and dark chocolate.
• Mouth: round and harmonious, with freshness and elegant tannins. It is very nicely balanced and accessible, has a good complexity, fruit and lengthy finish with a touch of roasted oak.
• Drinking recommendation: please temper this Bordeaux to 16 ° C, decant it or let it come into contact with air in a large-bellied glass for a little longer so that it releases its aromas and becomes more open overall. Enjoy in matching dishes, just like you do in Bordeaux.

Organic wine - processing, Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux, red

The quality of a wine originates primarily in the vineyard - and is achieved by professional processing of the soil and the vines taking into account the climate and the weather. To this end, a well-trained team of permanent staff is available at Château Rioublanc.

The grapes are harvested mechanically with subsequent sorting by hand and an automatic sorting system of the type Mistral, which works with the help of air. The yield of 52 hectoliters per hectare produces approx. 180,000 liters of red bio-Bordeaux.

After the harvest, the grapes are freed from the panicles, and after 24 hours the juice, which is extracted independently, is added to the fermented berries. The so-called cold maceration at 13°  C.. The fermentation is done with the grapes own yeast. This process lasts 5 days and facilitates later pressing. During this time a regular pumping of the mash increases the density of the wine.Afterwards the fermentation continues for another 10 days, then the liquid is separated by gentle pressing from the berries and kernels. After the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine ripens for a year in tanks (2/3) and 1/3 in French oak barrels.
Before filling this organic Bordeaux in bottles in September of the following year, it is only lightly filtered.

The wine at a glance:

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Region of production: Bordeaux
• Producer and bottler: Château Rioublanc
• Grape varieties: Merlot 70 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 20 %, Cabernet Franc 6 %, Malbec 4 %.
• Maturing: 2/3 in stainless steel vats, 1/3 in Barriques
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life: 2024
• Alcohol content: 12.7 % Vol.
• Vegan
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• certified organic wine FR BIO 001
• We source this wines directly from Château Rioublanc, 33910 St Ciers d' Abazac, France

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Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux AOC, organic wine, white, bag in box 5 liters, 2020

Actually you would have to spend more for a good Bordeaux. But this Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux offers a surprisingly good quality at an affordable price, which is also due to the packaging in bag in box, which simply costs less. It is now ready to drink and can be drunk successively within 2 months (after opening).

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Beautiful gold yellow
• Nose: intense bouquet with elegant notes of pears, white acacia blossoms and citrus fruits
• Palate: On the palate it is very fresh and piquant, full citrus aromas, notes of ripe peaches and apricots give it a round, supple body. The Abgan is long-lasting and pleasant.
• Food pairing: starters, cold dishes, fish dishes, fresh goat cheese and other soft cheese varieties
• Drinking recommendation: Ejoy it now or in up 2 month when stored in a cold place

Organic wine - processing, Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux white, 5 ltr. Bag in Box

The grapes are very carefully harvested by hand, completely descaled and macerated for 2 - 3 hours. The subsequent very gentle pressing takes 2 hours. The juice is cooled to 12 ° C and left to rest for 24 hours. This is followed by the temperature-controlled fermentation with added yeasts, whereby the sugar contained in the grapes is completely broken down. Then this white organic wine ripens in underground tanks.
Before filling in bottles, a filtration with sterile cellus filters is performed.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Region of Production: Bordeaux
• Producer: Château Rioublanc
• Grape varieties: 50% Sauvignon (for aromatic intensity) - 40% Sémillon (for structure and aging). 10% Colombard (for freshness)
• Mis en bag in box : Château Rioublanc
• Quantity: 5 l
• Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Certificate: FR BIO 001
• We obtain this organic wine directly from the Château Rioublanc, 33910 St. Ciers d'Abzac, France

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Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux AOC, Cuvée Eduard, organic wine, red, 2016, from € 11.35

As befits a good Bordeaux, this Château Rioublanc Cuvée Edouard Bordeaux Superieur is made from the best grape varieties in the region, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. One third of this wine even matured in barriques, which are usually reserved for more expensive Bordeaux wines. This red wine combines all the characteristics of a good Bordeaux, but has less tannins and can therefore be served the same, but also be stored for a few years.
 

Organic wine awarded

Gold medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018 for the vintage 2016

Organic wine - profile:

• Color: deep garnet red.
• Nose: intense aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, liquorice, pepper, cocoa, with a touch of wood.
• Mouth: Very balanced on the palate, still fresh, but with maturing maturity (2018) rounder, elegant with finely honed tannins, a nice, long and fresh aftertaste.
• Drinking recommendation: please serve this Bordeaux at 16° C, decant it or let it come into contact with air in a large-bellied glass a little longer so that it releases its aromas and makes us altogether more open. Enjoy in matching dishes, as they do in Bordeaux.

Organic wine - processing, Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux superieur, Cuvée Edouard

The quality of a wine is created primarily in the vineyard through proper processing of the soil and the vines, taking into account the climate and weather conditions. For this, the Château Rioublanc has a well-trained team of permanent employees. The grape harvest is done mechanically with subsequent sorting by hand and an automatic sorting system of the type Mistral, which works with the help of air.

The vines are planted with a density of 5000 plants per hectar, the harvest yield of 52 hl / hectare of vines is about 180,000 liters of Bordeaux wine. After the harvest, the grapes are freed from the panicles and after 24 hours, the independently spilled juice to which the still whole berries are added in the so-called cold maceration at 13° C, then  spontaneously fermented without the addition of foreign yeasts.  This process lasts 5 days and facilitates the subsequent pressing. During this time, a regular pumping of the mash, whereby as many ingredients from the berries go into the must. The fermentation is then continued for a further 10 days and then the wine is separated from the berry husks and seeds by gentle pressing. After the end of the lactic fermentation, which is also called malolactic fermentation, 2/3 of the wine matures in tanks for one year and 1/3 in French oak barrels. Before bottling in September of the following year is filtered only slightly.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red wine dy
• Region of production: Bordeaux
• Producer: Chateau Rioublanc
• Grape varieties: Merlot 67%, Cabernet Sauvignon 33%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Malbec 4%. Number of vines: 5,000 per hectare.
• Aging: in lage wooden barrels and in barriques
• Bottling: at the Château Rioublanc
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: Natural cork
• Vintage: 2016
• Shelf life: up to 10 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol: 13 % vol., PH 3.59, SO2 free 26 mg/l, Residual sugar 0 g>/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Vegan
• Certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this wine directly from the Château Rioublanc, 33910 St Ciers d' Abazac, France.

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Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux AOC, organic wine, red, bag in box, 5 liters
 

You should actually have to spend more for a good red wine from Bordeaux. But this Château Rioublanc Bordeaux AOC red organic wine in bag in box 10 liters offers astonishingly good quality at an affordable price. It is now ready to drink and you no longer need to store it.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Deep garnet.
• Nose: intense, fruity (black currant, blackberry), violets, spices (vanilla, pepper) and toastnotes.
• Mouth: round and harmonious, with a certain freshness and elegant tannins. Very balanced and accessible. With nice complexity and good length in the finish.
• Service and storage:This wine already tastes very good now. It accompanies an entire menu and matches both light and dark meat, as well as medium-sized cheese varieties.

Organic wine - processing, Château Rioublanc, Bordeaux AOC, red, Bag in Box, 5 l

The quality of a wine originates primarily in the vineyard - and is achieved by professional processing of the soil and the vines taking into account the climate and the weather. To this end, a well-trained team of permanent staff is available at Château Rioublanc.

The grapes are harvested mechanically with subsequent sorting by hand and an automatic sorting system of the type Mistral, which works with the help of air.
The yield of 52 hectoliters per hectare produces approx. 180,000 liters of red bio-Bordeaux

After the harvest, the grapes are freed from the panicles, and after 24 hours the juice, which is extracted independently, is added to the fermented berries. The so-called cold maceration is fermented at 13% C. No yeast or sugar is added. This process lasts 5 days and facilitates the later pressing. Afterwards the fermentation contninues for another 10 days. Then the wine is separated from the berries and kernels by a gentle pressing. After the end of the malalactic fermentation, the wine ripens for a year (in tanks (2/3) and 1/3 in French oak barrels.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: Red wine
• Region of production: Bordeaux
• Producer: Château Rioublanc
• Varieties: Merlot 70 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 20 %, Cabernet Franc 6 %, Malbec 4 %.
• Maturation: 2/3 in stainless stell tank, 1/3 in Barriques.
• Bottling: Château Rioublanc
• Quantity: 5 l
• Closure: Valve
• Shelf life: In its original closed condition up to 6 month, when open please store upright tp keep the valve under pressure - then 6 to 8 weeks from delivery date.
• Alcohol: 12.7 % vol..
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Vegan
• Certified FR BIO 001
• We source this organic wine directly from the Châtau Rioublanc, 33910 St Ciers d' Abazac, France

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Château de Monségur Bordeaux Entre deux mers AOP organic wine, white, 2022, no sulphur added, from € 8,80

"We make virtue the cornerstone of our practices:

• Make organic and biodynamic the standard of tomorrow: healthy,
  responsible and confident in the future.
• We are becoming the spearhead of biological and biodynamic wine producers in Bordeaux. Château de Monségur - BORDEAUX VINEAM"

Organic wine - profile

• Color: very nice and light with greenish reflections in the glass
• Nose: a natural bouquet of white flowers and citrus fruits
• Mouth: seductive and enjoyable white wine that combines wonderfully with light starters, vegetarian and fine vegan dishes, but also tastes pleasant on its own .
• Recommendation: Serve at 7° C.

Organic wine preparation Château Monségur, Bordeaux Entre deux mers AOP, white, without added sulfur

The vines, which are 25 years old, are grown and cared for according to organic mic rules. The grapes are harvested manually and fermented spontaneously at a controlled temperature using the yeasts found on the grapes. This wine is aged for a few months in stainless steel tanks.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: dry white wine
• Growing area: Bordeaux
• Winery - Producer: Château Monségur
• Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle
• Aging: in a stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Château Monségur
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Year: 2022
• Storage: 4 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol content: 13.49% vol., residual sugar 0,4 g/l, total acid 3.18 g/l, volatile acid 0.45 g /l, SO2 free nothing detected, SO2 total 10mg/l
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR BIO 001
• We source this wine directly from Château de Monségur, 16, Rue de l'Église, 33350 Saint-Magne-de-Castillon.

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Château de Monségur Bordeaux Supérieur AOP, red, biodynamic wine, 2021, from € 9.80

"We make virtue the cornerstone of our practices:

• Make organic and biodynamic the standard of tomorrow:
  healthy, responsible and confident in the future.
• We are becoming the spearhead of organic and
  biodynamic wine producers in Bordeaux.
  Château de Monségur - BORDEAUX VINEAM"

Biodynamic wine profile

• Colour: ruby red with violet shimmer
• Nose: After swirling the glass you notice warm smoky notes with a round vanilla-like scent and brioche-like aromas skipping over in fruity aromas.
• Mouth: fruity red and black berries, followed by a creamy, fatty mouthfeel combine with delicately spicy tannins that leads in a lingering aftertaste.
• Recommendation: Serve at 16°C, decant or let it air for a while in a tall glass so that it releases its aromas and opens it completely.

Biodynamic wine préparation Château de Monségur, Bordeaux Superieur AOC, red

The vines, which are 20-30 years old, are grown and cared for according to biodynamic rules from Demeter, taking cosmic influences into account. The grapes are harvested manually and fermented spontaneously at a controlled temperature with the yeasts found on the grapes.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Growing area: Bordeaux
• Winery - Producer: Château de Monségur
• Grape varieties: 90 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 % Cabernet Franc
• Aging: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Château de Monségur
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Storage: 6 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol: 13,26 % vol., resieul sugar 0,4 g/l, acidity total 3,11 g/l, acidity volatile 0,38 g/l, PH 3.62, SO2 total 58 mg/l, SO2 free 21 mg/l.
• Vegan
• Allergens : contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR BIO 001
• Biodynamic wine certified: Demeter
• We source this wine directly from Château de Monségur, 16, Rue de l'Église, 33350 Saint-Magne-de-Castillon.

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Château Ferriere, Margaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, biodynamic wine, 2018, from € 57.60

We owe this excellent biodynamic wine Château Ferriere, Margaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé to Claire Villars-Lurton, a real and risk-taking pioneer in a wine-growing region that is considered conservative, the Medoc.
 

Awarded biodynamic wine

95/100 points James Suckling
95/100 points Falstaff

Biodynamic wine - profile

• Colour: deep ruby-garnet red with violet reflections
• Nose: mainly red fruits such as sour cherries, raspberries, red currants, some cranberries, with a little delay light, ripe blackberries and floral scents, as well as a hint of licorice; added.
• Mouth: Very concentrated on the palate, supple body, fine tannins, magical fresh fruit, velvety, elegant structure. Incredible length in the finish with fine spices and well-dosed roasted aromas leave a lasting impression.
• Drinking recommendation: from 2025 to 2045

Biodynamic wine - production, Château Ferriere, Margaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, Margaux AOC, biodynamic wine, red, 2018

The grape harvest is done by hand separately according to grape variety, vineyard plot and degree of ripeness with with thorough selection of grapes and berries in order to get only absolutely healthy grapes. This has had to be done because due to the infection of the grapes with powdery mildew. This reduced the yield to just over 20 hl/ha. The fermentation started with the grapes' own yeasts and was carried out without the addition of SO2 or other foreign substances at a controlled temperature of 25° C and lasted for 3 weeks.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Growing area: Margaux, Bordeaux
• Winery - Producer: Château Ferriere
• Grape varieties: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot 3% Cabernet Franc.
• Maceration and fermentation: with natural yeasts, 3 weeks at <25 °C, separated by grape variety and vineyard
• Aging: 18 months, 35% mature in new barriques, 35% in barriques (2nd use), 20% in oval concrete tanks, 10% in clay amphorae.
• Bottler: Château Ferriere
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2018
• Storable: until 2045
• Alcohol content: 14.5% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine, Member of Demeter and Biodyvin
• Organic wine certified: FR-BIO-01
• Distributor: Château Ferriere, 33 bis rue de la Tremoille, 33460 Margaux, France

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Château La Lagune, 3eme Grand Cru Classé, Haut Médoc, red, organic wine, 2019, from € 48.10

The judgment about a wine is at best objective, always dependent on the perceptive ability and form of the day of the judge, on the time, atmosphere and the glass used. My wife and I tried the Château La Lagnune 3eme Grand Cru Classé from the Médoc on December 2nd and 3rd, 2023. Erich Hartl

Organic wine profile

• Colour: intense garnet red, almost like a plum compote
• Nose: As soon as you approach the wine in the glass with your nose, the intensely fruity scents of red berries are noticeable, almost reminiscent of a Burgundy. We let a few minutes pass and felt the aromas of blackberries and blueberries, nuances of tobacco, cedar wood, smoke, cassis, dark chocolate and sweet spices.
• Mouth: Still a little too young, you should perhaps only start enjoying it in 2025,  then this already full-bodied and beautifully accentuated, densely woven, medium-bodied wine opens and becomes softer. It will maintain its tension, elegance and harmony. The fine-grained ripe tannin will provide a long-lasting aftertaste.

Awarded organic wine

95/100 points James Suckling
94/100 points decanter
16.5/20 Jancis Robinson

Organic wine - production, Château La Lagune, Troisieme Grand Cru Classé, Haut Médoc, red, 2019

Of course, the grape harvest is carried out manually separately according to grape varieties, degree of ripeness and wine plot  and consequently also the vinification. The mash fermentation with the vineyard's own yeasts starts spontaneously and lasts approx. 3 weeks at a maximum temperature of 25 ° C.

The wine matures in barriques for 18 months.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Growing area: Haut Médoc, Bordeaux
• Winery - Producer: Château La Lagune
• Grape varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot.
• Maceration and fermentation: with natural yeasts, 3 weeks at <25 °C, separated by grape variety and vineyard
• Aging: 18 months, 35% mature in new barriques, 35% in barriques (2nd occupancy),
• Bottler: Château La Lagune
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Storable: until 2045
• Analysis: Alcohol 13% vol., glucose/fuctose 0.23 g/l, acid total 3.35 g/l, PH 3.58, SO2 free 23 mg/l, SO2 total 85 mg/l.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Organic wine certified: FR-BIO-01
• Distributor: Château La Lagune, 83, avenue Europe, 33290 Ludon, France

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Château Mazeyres, Pomerol AOC, vin biodynamique, 2021, à partir de 33.60 €

La biodynamie ne concerne pas seulement l'harmonie et l'équilibre du vignoble, mais se poursuit également dans la vinification et aboutit aux caractéristiques pures et typiques  basé sur le sol, le climat et la météo, les cépages et l'empathie d'un vigneron averti. Au final, le vin biodynamique Château Mazeyres Pomereol AOC devrait se vendre et raconter sa propre histoire.

Profil du vin biodynamique

• Couleur : rouge profond, foncé et dense.
• Nez : petites baies sauvages rouges et noires, cerises noires et prunes.
• Bouche : volumineuse en bouche, arômes fruités fins, ronds, profonds, harmonieux avec une longue finale.

Vin biodynamique primé

89-91/100 points Rebert Parker
91/100 points Bettane + Desseauve
 

Vin biodynamique - production, Château Mazeyres, Pomereol AOC

Merlot et Cabernet Franc - les raisins de ce vin prospèrent dans un vignoble situé sur un plateau au sol argileux et calcaire. Ils sont récoltés à la main ettransportés à la cave dans de petites caisses et y sont soigneusement triés.
La fermentation se déroule en cuves thermorégulées avec une extraction douce et lente, adaptée au potentiel de chaque cuve.
Le rendement moyen par hectare est de 40 hl/hectare.

Au Château Mazeyres le Merlot a besoin d'aide pour être dans les millésimes chauds sur des sols sableux pour préserver la colonne vertébrale et sa verticalité. L'élevage en cuves béton ovoïdes de 7 hl donne de très bons résultats. Il favorise la verticalité du vin, souligne le fruit et affine les tanins. Au cours des trois dernières années, nous avons acheté quinze cuves ovoïdes sur le modèle des amphores romaines et nous le ferons à nouveau dans les années à venir – déclare Alain Moueix. À l'avenir, les vins biodynamiques du Château Mazeyres, identique à tous autres égards au Château Fonroque, y vieilliront.

Les vins biodynamiques du Château Mazeyres sont naturellement riches et distingués. Le son leur donne force et profondeur. Le calcaire apporte un caractère minéral affirmé. La bouche de ce Grand Cru Classé offre une belle fraîcheur alliée à beaucoup d'élégance et de sophistication. Sa longueur est un gage d'une maturation harmonieuse.

Vin biodynamique - production Château Mazeyres, Pomerol AOC

• Type de vin : vin rouge, sec
• Zone de culture : Pomerol, Bordeaux
• Cave - Producteur : Château Mazeyres
• Cépages : 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
• Macération et fermentation : avec des levures naturelles séparées par cépage et vignoble.
• Extension : dans des réservoirs ovales (amphores) en béton
• Embouteilleur : Château Mazeyres
• Contenu : 0,75 l
• Fermeture : liège naturel
• Vintage : 2021
• Durée de conservation : jusqu'à 20 ​
• Shelf life: up to 2045
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.32 % vol., PH 3.85, acid total 2.93 g/l, acid volatile 0.4 g/l, SO" free 29 mg/l, SO" total 61 mg/l, glucose/fructose 0,34 g/l.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergenes: contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine certified by biodyvon
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• Distributor: Château Mazeyres, France