COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grolleau
PRODUCER
Domaine Catherine et Pierre Breton
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Catherine et Pierre Breton is an iconic organic pioneer in the Loire Valley, farming organically since 1985. In 2018, second-generation winemakers France and Baptiste Breton joined the family estate, introducing this modern cuvée to showcase the native Grolleau grape. Grown on sandy Senonian soils in Ingrandes-de-Touraine, the plot is sheltered by surrounding woods that maintain cooler microclimates, preserving the grape's signature fresh, vibrant profile.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grolleau derives from 'Gros L'Eau' (big water), historically grown to dilute water for safe daily drinking.
Fact 02
Crafted by France and Baptiste Breton, whose family estate pioneered organic viticulture in Bourgueil in 1985.
Fact 03
Fermented with 100% whole clusters using carbonic maceration without any added sulfites during vinification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Winemaking follows a low-intervention, natural approach featuring whole-cluster carbonic maceration for 15 to 21 days in concrete vats. Spontaneous fermentation relies on 100% indigenous yeasts with zero added sulfur or winemaking inputs during vinification. After gentle pneumatic pressing, the wine ages for 5 to 6 months in concrete vats and neutral wooden casks before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
