Château Romanin, Alpilles IGP, rosé, biodynamic wine, 2023, from € 12.90

IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) is a protected designation of origin with geographical indication - formerly Vin de Pays. In this case, it is the Alpilles, a small and limestone mountains south of Avignon. On its slopes, the grapes froeurish for the Château Romanin Alpilles IGP rosé.

Biodynamic wine awarded

Bronce medal by DECANTER for the vintage 2022

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• This is what it looks like: Raspberry pink with a nice sheen.
  This is how it smells: The nose is aromatic with notes of red fruits such as wild strawberries and gooseberries.
• This is how it tastes: lively and tasty on the palate with juicy aromas of red cherries and blackcurrants, which in combination with the aromas of citrus fruits lead to a long finish and make you want to take the next sip.
• My drinking recommendation: This cuvée goes perfectly with aperitifs on a sunny afternoon or evening with tapas or with a chocolate cake (Sacher cake).

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, IGP Alpilles Rosé

The different grape varieties for this Demeter organic wine are each harvested by hand at a perfect degree of ripeness and then cooled to 10 ° C for 24 hours in a cold chamber and then selected again. The grapes are pressed lightly and slowly; during a short maceration at 10 ° C, the must clears itself and forms enzymes that ensure clear fruity notes in the wine and reduce the need for sulphurisation. Then the must is separated from the solid components of the grapes and fermented at 18 to 20 ° C in stainless steel tanks. The lactic acid fermentation that usually follows is suppressed by means of cold. The wine is then matured for five months on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks with repeated stirring. Then this wine is only lightly filtered (without proteins of animal origin) and bottled.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Type of wine:  rosé
• Region of production: Saint Remy de Provence
• Varieties: Grenache 65 %, Mourvedre 23 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 12 %.
• Producer and bottler: Château Romanin
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2023
• Shelf life: 2026
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergens: Containes sulfites
• organic certified FR-BIO-01 as well as from Demeter et Biodyvin
• We source this wine direct from Château Romanin, 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, biodynamic wine, white, 2021, from € 23.20

The Château Romanin Les Baux de Provence AOP white is an  organic wine from bio-dynamic production of very special quality, because it is produced only in particularly good years and strictly selected grapes. The Château Romanin Les Baux de Provence white wine is thus high quality and valuable white wine at a relatively low price.

Awarded biodynamiic wine

Decanter gold medal for the vintage 2022
TERRES DE VINS gold medal for the vintage 2022

Biodynamic wine - profile

• Color: white golden colour
• Nose: white flowers (honeysuckle), then notes of quince, tangerine and strawberries.
• Mouth:full and mineral, with nice aromatic roundness with fine accent of fresh bread crust and a pleasant, long finish.
• Serving suggestion: This wine will combine perfectly with sea urchins, oysters, caviar or scallop mussels or high-quality fish in creamy sauce.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, white

A prerequisite for producing high quality wines is a lower yield, which is intended in the Château Romanin. The grape picking was manually performed. Afterwards, the grapes were sorted again on the conveyor  belt, the whole grapes were then pressed slowly, followed by pre-clarification at 10° C and the alcoholic fermentation at 18 to 20° C in stainless steel tanks. The malolactic fermentation, which then normally started, was suppressed to preserve the freshness of the wine.The maturation of this wonderful white organic wine on the fine yeast took 5 months. During this time a regular batonnage (stirring) was applied, which gives the wine deeper and more complex flavors, as well as a better shelf life.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Production area: Les Baux de Provence, south of Saint Remy de Provence
• Producer: Château Romanin
• Grape varieties: Rolle 69%, Roussanne 24% et Clairette 7%.
• Aging: in stainless steel tank
• Bottling: Château Romanin
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life: until 2027
• Alcohol: 13,5 % vol.
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified organic FR-BIO-01
• Château Romanin, member of Biodyvin and Demeter
• We obtain this biodynamic wine directly from the Château Romanin at 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Domaine du Joncier Lirac AOP, LES MUSES, biodynamic wine, red, 2020 from €18.90

The recipe for this Demeter wine from the Domaine du Joncier Lirac is very simple: biodynamic viticulture, low yields, 100 % hand-picked Grenache vines and careful winemaking is the whole secret.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Colour: deep ruby red
• Nose: complex aromas of dark berries, spicy notes of dry herbs with a sweet-spicy touch.
• Mouth: full-bodied, very fruity, mild and supple with a long aftertaste and fine, ripe tannins.

Biodynamic wine - vinification, Domaine du Joncier, Lirac AOP, LES MUSES, red

the manually harvested grapes are spontaneously fermented in the mash, i.e. juice and berry skins together without the use of cultivated yeasts.

The wine at a glance

• Cultivation area: Lirac - Rhone
• Winery: Domaine du Joncier
• Grape varieties: Grenache
• Fermentation: in concrete tanks
• Bottler: Original estate bottling Domaine du Joncier
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
• Year: 2020
• Drinking recommendation: best now until 2026
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified  FR-BIO-01
• Member of the Demeter Association
• We source this wine directly from the Domaine du Joncier Marine ROUSSEL,  5 rue de la Combe 30126 TAVEL, France

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Domaine du Joncier, Lirac AOP, ICI, biodynamic wine, red, 2020 from €12.00

The Demeter organic wine from the Domaine du Joncier, Lirac AOP, ICI  is a very successful cuvée from several typical southern French grape varieties, which result in a very harmonious and pleasant to drink red wine from biodynamic viticulture.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Colour: deep ruby red
• Nose: fruity and spicy of red berries, black cherries and  Fragrant notes of Provençal shrub heather.
• Mouth: moderately full-bodied, very fruity, mild and supple with a long aftertaste and fine, round tannins.

Biodynamic wine - vinification, Domaine du Joncier, Lirac AOP, ICI, red

the manually harvested grapes are spontaneously fermented in the mash, i.e. juice and berry skins, without the use of cultured yeasts. Maturation in concrete tanks lasts at least 12 months and refines the wine without influencing its fruity character with foreign aromas (wood).

The wine at a glance

• Cultivation area: Lirac - Rhone
• Winery: Domaine du Joncier
• Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan+Cinsault
• Fermentation: in concrete tanks
• Bottler: Original estate bottling Domaine du Joncier
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
• Vintage: 2020
• Drinking recommendation: best now until 2025
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning: contains sulphites
• Demeter certified organic wine  FR-BIO-01
• Member of the Demeter Association
• We source this biodynamic wine directly from the Domaine du Joncier Marine ROUSSEL,  5 rue de la Combe 30126 TAVEL, France

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Domaine du Joncier, Lirac AOP, ICI, biodynamic wine, red, 2019,

from €15.50

The Demeter organic wine from Domaine du Joncier, Lirac AOP, REGARD consists of an atypical cuvée which exceptionally is not dominated by the Grenache variety, but the Syrah grape variety sets the tone.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: very deep, almost black, dense ruby red
• Nose: wild black berries, black cherries and a hint of leather and garrigue.
• Taste: Powerful, with fresh and concentrated aromas of black cherries, wild berries, overwhelming on the palate, yet elegant and fine with ripe, fine and very well structured tannins.

Biodynamic wine - vinification, Domaine du Joncier, Lirac AOP, ICI, red

the manually harvested grapes are macerated for several weeks in the mash, i.e. the juice and the berry skins, and spontaneously fermented without l use of cultured yeasts. Depending on the grape variety, aging in concrete vats lasts up to 18 months, during which the typical, seductive ripe aromas develop.

Organic Demeter wine at a glance

• Growing Area: Lirac - Rhône
• Vineyard: Domaine du Joncier
• Grapes: approximately 65% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 15% Carignan and
  Cinsault
• Spontaneous fermentation: in concrete tanks
• Bottling: Original bottling from Domaine du Joncier
• Capacity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
• Vintage: 2019
• Recommendation: best use now until 2025
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified Demeter  EN-BIO-01
• Member of the Demeter association
• We buy this biodynamic wine directly from Domaine du Joncier Marine ROUSSEL,  5 rue de la Combe 30126 TAVEL, 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, Pic Saint Loup AOC, CARRA, biodynamic wine, red, 2021, from € 12,55

The village of Vacquiéres where the Château de Lascaux Pic Saint Loup AOC CARRA 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.
Carra, which means stone, is the pre-Roman origin of the word garrigue. This cuvee is a tribute to the calcareous stone of the terroir that gives its typicality and its originality to this wine.

Biodynamic wine awarded

James Lawther, Master of Wine, 16/20 points: “Spice and herbal notes on the nose. Touch of sweetness on the palate but juicy and refreshing, the acidity present. Tannins chalky and dry on the finish.”
DECANTER vintage 2019, 91/100 points
Jancis Robinson 17/20 points
James Suckling 92/100 points
Bettane + Desseauve 91/100 points

Biodynamic Wine - Profile  

• Colour: Deep and intense, dark garnet colour.
• Nose: Aromas of black and red fruits, such as strawbrry, blackberry, blueberry… with spicy and liquorice hints.
• Mouth: Aromas of garrigue and black olive. A fat and smouth wine, with volume. Long-lasting aromas in the mouth.

Biodynamic wine - preparation,  Château de Lascaux, Pic Saint Loup AOC, CARRA, rouge

The vines were planted in vineyards in the Pic Saint-Loup appellation, on soil formed by the quarrying of Quaternary limestone. These peculiarities result in fine and elegant wines, rich in the characteristics of this unique terroir.

The grape harvest is done by hand or mechanically according to the plots. The grapes are entirely destemmed, followed by a traditional winemaking process with 3 to 4 weeks maceration in concrete tanks and conical trunk tanks. Temperature control during the winemaking process. Aging in concrete tanks during 12 months minimum.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red 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: 2021
• Shelf life: until 2028
• Vegan suited
• Analysis: Alcohol 13.8% vol., residual sugar 1 g/l, total acid 3.45 g/l, volatile acid 0.56 g/l, pH 3.64, total SO2 33 mg/l, free SO2 22 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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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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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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