COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Poulsard
PRODUCER
Renaud & Adeline Houillon
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Renaud and Adeline Houillon are legendary figures in the natural wine movement, deeply rooted in the iconic Pupillin terroir of the Jura. Renaud spent decades working alongside Pierre Overnoy and Emmanuel Houillon, mastering the art of zero-sulfur winemaking. 'Au Crible' represents their uncompromising commitment to biodynamic farming and minimalist intervention, capturing the wild, ethereal, and pure essence of Arbois Pupillin.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Renaud Houillon spent 16 years working with the legendary Jura icon Pierre Overnoy before establishing this domain.
Fact 02
The wine is pressed using an exceptionally small, manual 7-hectoliter hand-cranked basket press for ultra-gentle extraction.
Fact 03
The name 'Au Crible' translates to 'under scrutiny' or 'sifted,' referencing the meticulous grape selection process.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process is entirely natural and non-interventionist. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out using only indigenous yeasts. Semi-carbonic maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks under carbon dioxide gas for 25 to 30 days to preserve delicate aromatics. The grapes are then gently pressed using a traditional 7-hectoliter hand-cranked basket press. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with absolutely no added sulfur.
