COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Les Équilibristes
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Équilibristes Volute 2022 is a red wine from the Loire Valley, France. The producer, Les Équilibristes, is a collective of winemakers founded by François de Monval and Florent Girou. Their philosophy centers on encouraging winemakers to explore less conventional paths and to craft vibrant, unique wines. They adhere to principles of using indigenous grape varieties, organic winemaking, minimal tillage, indigenous yeasts, minimal sulfur rates, and no additives or corrections. This wine is distinctive due to its commitment to organic and minimal-intervention winemaking, utilizing indigenous grapes and yeasts with very low sulfite levels. The wine is vegan-friendly.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Équilibristes' translates to 'The Tightrope Walkers,' reflecting their daring approach to winemaking.
Fact 02
This wine is made with a commitment to 'golden rules': indigenous grapes, organic farming, minimal tillage, native yeasts, and low sulfites.
Fact 03
Fermentation and aging take place in both clay amphora and stainless steel, a blend of ancient and modern techniques.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Équilibristes Volute 2022 is produced using organic and minimal-intervention winemaking practices. The grapes are fermented using indigenous yeasts in a combination of clay amphora and stainless steel vessels. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in both amphora and stainless steel. A key aspect of the winemaking is the very low sulfite addition, with 25 mg/L recorded, and the wine is filtered at 3 microns. The producer emphasizes the use of indigenous grape varieties and avoids additives or corrections.
