COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Ugni Blanc
PRODUCER
Les Vignes de Biassou
REGION
Ardèche
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Vignes de Biassou is a deeply personal project founded by Camille Larmande and Laura Estrada, representing a return to Camille's ancestral family lands in Valvignères, Ardèche. After leaving careers in the nuclear power and early childhood sectors, they took over three generations of family vineyards. The estate's name, 'Biassou', is an Occitan dialect word meaning 'little tummy', reflecting their warm, down-to-earth approach. Located in a historic valley recognized as a global epicenter for natural winemaking, they craft low-intervention wines that express the unique clay-limestone soils of the region.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Biassou' comes from the local Occitan dialect meaning 'belly' or 'little tummy.'
Fact 02
The cuvée name 'Ugni Envers et Contre Tous' translates to 'Ugni Against All Odds,' challenging the grape's reputation.
Fact 03
Winemakers Camille and Laura transitioned to viticulture from careers in the nuclear power and early childhood sectors.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This wine is crafted using strict natural winemaking principles. The Ugni Blanc grapes are hand-harvested to preserve berry integrity and undergo spontaneous fermentation initiated entirely by indigenous yeasts. The process is completely free of oenological inputs, with no added sugars, commercial enzymes, or sulfites. To maintain its natural energy and structure, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aging takes place in neutral stainless steel or concrete vessels to preserve primary fruit freshness and mineral tension, avoiding any oak influence.
