La Vrille et le Papillon2
About
La Vrille et le Papillon is a small natural wine domaine in Valvignères in the Ardèche. The estate farms organically and produces wines from varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and Grenache Blanc. Fermentations are carried out with native yeasts and the wines are bottled unfiltered and without added sulphur. The style emphasises freshness, drinkability and expressive fruit typical of the Ardèche’s volcanic and limestone soils.
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Chapeau Melon
Ardèche, France
Bright poppy-red in the glass. Red fruits and peppery spice on the nose, with savoury, umami depth from the soils of Valvignères. Juicy, characterful, and quietly complex.
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La Tribu
Valvignères, Ardèche, France
Grenache from 2 west-facing parcels, 40 and 44 years old. Full carbonic maceration for four days with temperature control. After pressing, aged on lees in fibre for 10 months. 2000 bottles. Earthy spice and heady floral notes on the nose, with dried red fruits and typical earthy minerality. Light tannins frame a refined yet ample and refreshing palate. Best lightly chilled.
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