COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Gewürztraminer, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, Sylvaner
PRODUCER
Pierre, Jean & Yves Dietrich
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pépin is a dynamic collaborative project initiated by brothers Pierre and Jean Dietrich of Domaine Achillée, a renowned biodynamic estate in Scherwiller, Alsace. Launched in 2020, the Pépin project was designed to support independent, organic growers across France by purchasing their grapes and vinifying them under a unified, accessible natural wine label. The name 'Pépin' translates to 'seed' or 'pip' in French, symbolizing the growth of a community-focused ecological movement. This orange cuvée represents a modern, vibrant take on Alsatian skin-contact wines, blending traditional regional varieties into a highly expressive, terroir-driven, and approachable style.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pépin was founded by the Dietrich brothers of Domaine Achillée to help organic growers transition to natural winemaking.
Fact 02
The wine is bottled with zero added sulfites, keeping total SO2 levels naturally below 10 milligrams per liter.
Fact 03
Each batch or 'lot' features a slightly different blend of Alsatian grapes, making every release a unique expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Pépin Orange is rooted in minimal intervention and natural methods. Grapes are hand-harvested from certified organic vineyards. In the cellar, the fruit undergoes spontaneous fermentation using only indigenous yeasts, with no temperature control or chemical additives. The skin-contact maceration is relatively short, typically lasting between two to seven days, which extracts a delicate orange hue and gentle tannins without overwhelming bitterness. The wine is aged for approximately eight months, with a portion resting in stainless steel vats to preserve freshness and the remainder in large neutral oak foudres to add texture. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with zero added sulfites.
