COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Grolleau, Pineau d'Aunis
PRODUCER
Jean-Christophe Garnier
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Nouettes is a Vin de France red wine from the Loire Valley, produced by Jean-Christophe Garnier. It is a blend of Grolleau and Pineau d'Aunis, often co-fermented. Garnier, a former sommelier, champions natural winemaking principles, utilizing organic farming and minimal intervention. The wine is characterized by its freshness and light body, reflecting the terroir of Anjou. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with very little or no added sulfur dioxide, embodying the spirit of the natural wine movement.
ALCOHOL
9.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted by a former sommelier turned winemaker.
Fact 02
Features the lesser-known Loire grapes Grolleau and Pineau d'Aunis.
Fact 03
Known for its 'glou glou' or easy-drinking style.
Fact 04
Bottled with minimal to no added sulfur dioxide.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Nouettes is produced using whole-bunch carbonic maceration for approximately one week, fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged in fiberglass vats for a period of 3 to 8 months, depending on the vintage. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal to no added sulfur dioxide, adhering to a natural winemaking approach. This process emphasizes preserving the wine's natural freshness and fruit-forward character.
