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 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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L'Insolite de Lascaux, Languedoc AOC, biodyn. Wine, white, bag in box, 5 liters

The village of Vacquiéres where the L' Insolite de Lascaux Languedoc AOC is not that far from the Mediterranean, Montpellier and Nimes, and yet it is a place of peace and quiet where nature is still intact. You can't imagine any other place where biodynamic viticulture could be more successful.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: light with greenish and straw-colored reflections.
• Nose: powerful, complex scents of acacia flowers, notes of violet, white peach, Apricot and mango.
• Mouth: Freshness, finesse, but also a beautiful volume characterize this wine. There is also a very long finale in which all the olfactory components are repeated.

Biodynamic wine - preparation,  L'Insolite de Lascaux, Languedoc AOC, white

The grapes come from several vineyards planted on limestone soils in the heart of the garrigue and grown by Aleppo pines and green oaks are surrounded.

Depending on the plot, the grapes are harvested manually or mechanically and completely destemmed. The actual winemaking begins with a short maceration and subsequent pressing. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature lasts 14 days.  The maturation of this biodynamic wine in stainless steel tanks is completed in the spring after the harvest.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Growing area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Château de Lascaux
• Grape varieties: 50% Vermentino, 30% Rousanne, 20% Grenache Blanc
• Fermentation and aging: approx. 5-6 months in stainless steel tanks.
• Bottler: Château de Lascaux
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2023
• Storable: up to 6 months from delivery
• Vegan
• Alcohol: 13 % Vol.
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine certified by Demeter
• Organic wine certified  FR-BIO-01
• We source these wines directly from Château de Lascaux, Route du Brestalou, 34270 Vacquière, France.

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Domaine Ortola, Languedoc AOP, white, biodynamic wine, from € 9.95

Good wines like the Domaine Ortola Languedoc AOP white are made in the vineyard, this is especially true for organic wines and biodynamic wines, as their producers do not have access to some technical options and chemical means to correct errors during the wine processing.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: light with sunny reflections
• Nose and mouth: In the nose, a whole basket full of white flowers combines intensity and elegance. This spring-like finesse continues on the palate, where fresh fruity aromas merge into a pleasant mouthfeel.
• Enjoyment recommendation: Ideal as an aperitif served at 9-11 °C, also with fish, shellfish from the sea, vegan or vegetarian dishes.
• Speaking of aperitifs: Sweet cocktails based on fruit juices and alcohol, served in full, large glasses, are not aperitifs, because sugar covers and sticks together the taste buds in the mouth and hinders them the sense of taste for the food served afterwards.

Medal: Silver at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2022

Biodynamic wine - production, Domaine Ortola, Languedoc AOP, red

Winemaking, like the cultivation of the vines and the care of the vineyard, takes place in compliance with the principles of biodynamics. The grapes are harvested manually, then immediately pressed and spontaneously fermented with the grapes' own yeasts at a low temperature for about 10 days.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Growing area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Domaine Ortola
• Grape varieties: 50% Vermentino, 25% Grenache Blanc, Syrah, 25% Rousanne
• Fermentation and aging: 6 to 8 months in stainless steel tanks and large concrete tanks.
• Bottler: Domaine Ortola
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: until 2026
• Vegan
• Analysis: alcohol 12.84% vol., total acid 3.41 g/l, volatile acid 0.23 g/l, SO2 61 mg/l, SO2 free 14 mg/l, pH 3.23.
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine certified Demeter
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this biodynamic wine from Domaine Ortola in Château Notre Dame du Quatourze, 11100 Narbonne, 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, Délice de Viognier, white, organic wine, 2022, from € 14,45

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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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 (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
• 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, 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 Grillon, Sauternes AOC, biodynamic wine, white, 2022, 0.375 l

Our French neighbors are still perfect hosts and gourmets and they know from experience how to pair food with wine. You would find it quite normal to enjoy this noble, sweet Château Grillon Sauternes AOC as part of a sophisticated menu. Millions of French people can't be wrong, can they?

Biodynamic wine profile

• Color:Its golden button color takes on the natural color of botrytized grapes
• Nose:The nose reveals aromas of quince paste and orange peel.
• Mouth: The mouth is dense, full and the finish is long.
• Recommendation: Serve these Sauternes at 12-14°C at the end of a sophisticated dinner with a blue cheese such as Roquefort or Stilton, where salty and sweet flavors stand side by side. It also goes well with chocolate cake or apple pie. Due to the dubious production method, I would hardly dare recommend it with goose liver or foie gras outside of France.

Biodynamic wine preparation Château Grillon, Bordeaux Sauternes AOC, white

The 50-year-old vines are grown and cared for according to the biodynamic rules of Demeter, taking cosmic influences into account. The grapes are then harvested manually depending on the degree of ripeness and fermented at a controlled temperature using the yeasts present in the grapes in barriques and concrete tanks. This noble, sweet biodynamic white wine then matures for a few months in stainless steel tanks.

Biodynamic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: natural, sweet white wine
• Production area: Bordeaux
• Producer: Château Grillon
• Grape varieties: 100% Sémillon
• Fermentation: In barriques and concrete tanks
• Maturation: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Château Grillon
• Content: 0.375 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2022
• Preservation: 15 years from vintage
• Analysis: Alcohol content: 12.99% vol., residual sugar 99 g/l, total acid 3.34 g/l, free SO2 26 mg/l, total -SO2 243 ml
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• FR BIO 001 certified organic wine
• Certified biodynamic wine: Demeter
• We buy this organic wine directly from Château Grillon, 16, Rue de l'Église, 33350 Saint-Magne-de-Castillon.

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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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