COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Racêmes
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pigments by Racêmes is a 2024 Vin de France, a naturally sparkling white wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc. The wine originates from the Loire Valley, specifically from the Montlouis-sur-Loire area, known for its schist soils. Racêmes is a new wine project founded in 2023 by Arthur Hutin and Roman Opelik, who partner with organic grape growers. Their philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, native yeast fermentation, and capturing the unique character of each vintage and terroir. This particular wine is produced using the ancestral method, a traditional technique for creating sparkling wines with natural effervescence.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Pét-Nat, meaning it's naturally sparkling and unfiltered.
Fact 02
Made using the 'ancestral method' dating back centuries.
Fact 03
Certified Organic grapes from old vines.
Fact 04
No added sulphites for a pure expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pigments by Racêmes is produced using the ancestral method, a traditional technique for creating naturally sparkling wines. The process begins with a direct press of whole Chenin Blanc grape clusters. Fermentation is initiated with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks and then completed in the bottle, creating the wine's signature effervescence. The wine is intentionally unfiltered and bottled without any added sulphites, reflecting Racêmes' commitment to minimal intervention and a pure expression of the grape and terroir. The grapes are sourced from old vines cultivated on schist soils, contributing to the wine's distinct character.
