Château de Lascaux Languedoc AOC, ECLAT DE GARRIGUE, biodynamic wine, rosé, 2022, from € 12.55
 

The village of Vacquiéres where the Château de Lascaux Languedoc AOC ECLAT DE GARRIGUE is 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: Rose petal color with silver reflections.
• Nose: Floral aromas such as lily of the valley, honeysuckle and elderflower with hints of red berries. 
• Mouth: Delicate, smooth and balanced. Aromas of flowers and white-fleshed fruits (Williams pear). Beautiful length and a slightly spicy finish.

Biodynamic wine - preparation,  Château de Lascaux, Languedoc AOC, ECLAT DE GARRIGUE, rose

Understand the word "ECLAT" in the old French sense as bang, splendour, shine, rise, burst. It is the story of a brief moment during the grape harvest for this rosé, when night gives way to day, the night slowly disappears and the first rays of sun touch the garrigue, the landscape takes on the color of the bright northern lights.

The grape harvest begins at night with a harvester under artificial light, because at this time it is still relatively cold. As the morning light increases, the harvesting process is completed and the grapes are immediately taken to the winery for winemaking. This avoids oxidation and preserves all the fruity aromas of the grapes. They are partially de-stemmed, cold pressed, macerated, pre-clarified and fermented at a controlled, low temperature. The aging of this biodynamic wine in stainless steel tanks takes 5 to 6 months.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé wine
• Cultivation area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Château de Lascaux
• Grapes: Cinsault 45%, Grenache 40%, Mourvèdre 10%, Syrah 5%.
• Fermentation and aging: 4 to 5 months in stainless steel tanks
• Bottler: Château de Lascaux
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: untill2025
• Vegan
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.16% vol., residual sugar 0 g/l, total acid 3.07 g/l, volatile acid 0.24 g/l, PH 3.21, total SO2 58 mg/l, free SO2 23 mg/l..
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine certified Demeter
• Organic wine certified  FR-BIO-01
• We source this 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, rosé, bag in box, 5 liter

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

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: clear bright pink.
• Nose: fine floral bouquet with the scent of raspberries and wild strawberries.
• Mouth: accommodating, very open, fresh with crisp, fruity aromas and a long-lasting taste .
• Drinking recommendation: wonderfully suitable as an aperitif, with light dishes, grilled vegetables, meat or Fish.

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

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 the pressing of the grapes, a short maceration with the skins of the berries to extract the desired color and fermentation at low temperature. The aging of this biodynamic wine in concrete tanks takes 5 to 6 months.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: Rosé wine dry
• Growing area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Château de Lascaux
• Grape varieties: Cinsaul 30%, Syrah 30%, Grenache 30%, Mourvedre 10%.
• Fermentation and aging: 6 to 8 months in concrete tanks.
• Bottler: Château de Lascaux
• Contents: 5 liter
• Vintage: 2023
• Shelf life: up to 6 month 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, NAUTICA, Languedoc AOP, biodynamic wine, rosé, from € 13.55

Anyone who takes biodynamic wine production seriously will take on more work, but he/she will but rewarded with wines that have that certain something. The wine from the Domaine Ortola NAUTICA Languedoc AOP rosé has a plus of fruity aromas, silky-soft tannins and a long-lasting, harmonious taste.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color:  vivid fresh bright red
• Nose and mouth:Its strong color reflects exceptional sunshine. The nose confirms this impression with aromas of red fruits and white flowers. A powerful, round, irresistible mouthfeel with great presence and persistence.

Biodynamic wine - production, Domaine Ortola, NAUTICA, Languedoc AOP, rosé

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, the maceration and fermentation with the grapes' own yeasts takes place at a controlled temperature.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: Rosé wine
• Growing area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Domaine Ortola
• Grape varieties: 40% Syrah, 30% Cinsault, 30% Grenache,
• Fermentation and aging: in concrete tanks.
• Bottler: Domaine Ortola
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: until 2026
• Vegan
• Analysis: Alcohol: 12,62 % vol., rsidual sugar 1,7 g/l, acid total 2,75 g/l, acid volatile 0,20 g/l, SO2 total 0,61 g/l, SO2 free 0,10 mg/l, pH 3.22.
• Allergens:  contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine certified by 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 Ortola Languedoc AOP rosé, biodynamic wine, from € 9.95

Good wines like the Domaine Ortola Languedoc AOP rosé 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 pink
• Nose and mouth: An invigorating start, with fruity and fresh scents of white peach and pink grapefruit, complex on the palate, both spicy as well as fruity, with a refreshing and clear finish.
• Enjoyment recommendation: for light summer cuisine, with red mullet fillet, white meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes.

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

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, the maceration takes place at a low temperature and lasts only a few hours. The pressing is gentle so that no bitter substances from the skins of the berries get into the wine. Fermentation with the grapes' own yeasts takes approx. 10 days.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: Rosé wine
• Growing area: Languedoc Roussillon
• Winery - Producer: Domaine Ortola
• Grape varieties: 50% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah
• Fermentation and aging: 6 to 8 months in stainless steel tanks and large concrete tanks.
• Bottler: Domaine Ortola
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Storable until 2026
• Vegan
• Analysis: Alcohol 12.07% vol., residual sugar 1.0 g/l, total acid 3.48 g/l, volatile acid 0.25 g/l, total SO2 59 mg/l, SO2 free 15 mg/l. pH 3.09.
• Allergenes: 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, 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 Julien de l'Embisque, Côtes du Rhône AOP, "Estival", organic wine, 2021/22, rosé, from € 10,55

Beautiful, light pink color with peach nose, fresh apricot and red apple. characterized by a feeling of freshness, full on the palate. The persistent fruity aromas contribute to the balance of the wine. "Noteworthy is the perceived lightness of this Julien de l'Embisque Côtes du Rhône rosé and the richness of taste with this organic wine.

91 points Falstaff

Organic wine - profile

• Color: pale pink tending to orange
• Nose: : fine fruity aromas of raspberries and exotic fruit
• Mouth: the warm fruity aromas are joined on the palate with flavors of citrus that give this Rosé freshness and a long aftertaste.
• Recommendation: Serve as an aperitif, with grilled meats, Mediterranean dishes with 8 ° C.

Organic Wine - processing, Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, Côtes du Rhône, rosé Estivale

The grape harvest is done manually during the daybreak even in cool morning temperatures. This preserves the fresh and fruity aromas of the grapes. Equally important for this is a short maceration in which a small part of the dyes from the berries dissolves. After gentle pressing of the grapes, the slow 20-day fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperature. This gives this Côtes du Rhône Rosé not only a more intense taste, but also a longer shelf life.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé
• Region of production: Rhône
• Producer and bottler: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Grape varieties: 70% Grenache and 20% Syrah, 10% Viognier
• Fermentation: in stainless steel  tanks
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2021/22
• Shelf life: 2026
• Alcohol: 12.38 % Vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR BIO 001, member of AB
• We source this rosé wine directly from the Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, 84500 Bollene, France

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Domaine Julien de l'Embisque Côtes du Rhône AOP, organic wine, rosé,  5 ltr. bag in box

This Julien de l'Embisque Côtes du Rhône rosé in Bag in box invites you to tasting: a beautiful pale pink dress and a nose of peach, apricot topped with red apple. It is characterized in the mouth by its amplitude and its sensation of freshness. Finally, the fruity, persistent aromas contribute to its balance. It is important to salute the lightness and the richness of this rosé bio Estivale.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Pale pink tending to orange.
• Nose: Beautiful fruity aromas of raspberry and exotic fruits.
• Palate: Fruity aromas "hot" are gathered on the palate, citrus add to this rosé a good freshness and a long final note.
• Recommended: Serve as an aperitif, comines well with Mediterranean dishes, serve with around 8 ° C.

Oorganic wine - processing, Domaine Julien de l'Embisque, Côtes du Rhône rosé, 5 ltr. bag in box

The harvest is done manually during the sunrise, even in cool weather in the morning. This preserves the fresh and fruity aromas of the grapes. A short maceration is important because only a small portion of the berry dyes dissolve in the wine. After slight pressure on the grapes, the slow fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 20 days. This gives these Côtes du Rhône Rosé not only a more intense taste, but also a longer shelf life.

The Wine at a glance

• Type of wine: Rosé.
• Grapes: 70% Grenache and 20% Syrah, 10% Viognier.
• Appellation: Côtes du Rhône.
• Cellar and Bottling: Domaine Julien de l'Embisque
• Quantity: 5 l
• Alcohol: 13 % vol..
• Shelf life: 2023
• Closure: faucet
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Certified FR BIO 001, member of the association AB (Organic Agriculture).
• We source this wine directly from the Domaine Julien de LEmbisque, 84500 Bollene, 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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Bodegas Bagordi, Rioja, DOC, Navardia, rosé, organic wine, 2022, from € 8.35

On the south side of the Pyrenees, too, some winemakers know how to produce delightful rosé wines such as Bodegas Bagordi Rioja Navardia rosé.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: vivid pink with orange reflexions
• Nose: fine scent of raspberries and strawberries with notes of red currants and hint of sour cherries.
• Mouth: resh, fruity and lively on the palate, very harmonious and pleasant.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve at 9-10° C, it is suitable as an aperitif - spare your guests at this point with sweet long drinks that have recently  been in vogue. Goes well with cold or warm starters, grilled dishes, vegetable noodle or rice dishes.

Organic wine - preparation, Bodegas Bagordi, Rioja Navardia rosé

The organically grown grapes from the vineyards of the beautiful Baztan Valley are harvested manually and immediately afterwards brought to the wine cellar, where they are pressed and fermented with great care and the young Rioja Navardia Rosado is aged  in stainless steel tanks for several month before it it bottles in Spring after the vintage.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Region of production: Rioja
• Producer and bottler: Bodegas Bodegas Bagordi
• Grape varieties: Garnacha
• Aging: in stainless steel vats
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Certified organic ES-ECO-025-NA
• We source this organic wine directly from Bodegas Bagordi in 31261, Andosilla, Spain

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Vins el Cep rosat de Terrer, organic wine, Origin Terrers, rosé, 2022, from € 8.45

Vins el Cep rosat de Terrer is a classic, dry and light organic wine that has not been added or removed except for a small amount of sulfur. So in the style of an original winemaking process and of course it was also bottled in the winery.
 

Organic wine - Profile

• Color: reddish, onion skin-colored.
• Nose: dfirst a delicate, mild bouquet that increases after a few minutes and releases notes of sweet red berries and violets.
• Mouth: youthful, fresh and fruity with a pleasant mouthfeel. Easy to drink. 
• Drinking recommendation: serve this rosé at 9 ° C. if you like it with light dishes

Organic wine - making, Vins el Cep, rosat de Terrer, Origin Terrers

The cellar includes 100 hectares of vines, of which 30 hectares are cultivated biodynamically according to the criteria of the Demeter Association and 70 hectares in organic farming. Since the grapes of all winescome from vineyards resulting from organic and biodynamic agriculture, with a few exceptions, they cannot be declared as such according to the Demeter rules in force. Over the next few years, all the vineyards will be converted to biodynamic viticulture.

This wine comes from a Pinot Noir vineyard in Can Prats in Sant Llorenç d'Hortons, in the privileged area of ​​Costers de l'Anoia. This vineyard was planted in 1990 and has since been cultivated and maintained according to ecological principles.

The harvest began at the beginning of August 4 by hand with rigorous selection and rapid subsequent processing. The grapes slid into the press by gravity, initially 45 to 50% of the grape juice flowed from the grapes without pressure, the rest of the grapes were extracted with light pressure. This released enough red color from the berry skins that maceration was no longer necessary.

Subsequent fermentation in stainless steel tanks took place spontaneously with yeasts temperature-controlled natives.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé
• Region of production: Penedes
• Bodega - Wine estate: Vins el Cep
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Vins el Cep
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life : 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 11,5 % Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulfite
• Vegan    
• organic certification: ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this wine directly from Vins el Cep, Can Llopart Alzines, 08770 Espiells, Spanien

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