Region – Roussillon

Most conventional wine makers will use animal products for fining their wine, such as egg white or casein. Fining being the process of removing the fine particulate matter after the fermentation process such as yeast cells and proteins, to make the wine crystal clear.

Natural wine makers on the other hand eschew intervention and strive for as little manipulation in the wine making process as possible. They will therefore avoid filtration and fining and with it the need for any animal products, resulting in vegan friendly wines.

Therefore you will often find natural wines have a noticeable amount of sediment in the bottle, or appear hazy or cloudy. Natural winemakers tend to use the process of racking as the sole method of removing as much of the sediment from fermentation as possible. The wine will be allowed to settle in its fermentation vessel so as much sediment as possible settles at the bottom. The resulting clearer wine is then pumped to a new vessel with the sediment left behind.

Les Foulards Rouges
Octobre 2023

A notorious cuvée from Jean-François Nicq, always released the October immediately following harvest, beating the famous Beaujolais Nouveau releases by a few weeks. Find out more.

  • Region Albères, Roussillon, France
  • Grapes Syrah & Grenache
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£22.50

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Domaine de l'Octavin
Mus'cat 2022

An equal blend of Muscat d’Alexandrie and Muscat à Petits Grains. A wine of heady perfume and gourmand richness, with lots of citrus balancing out the riot of tropical fruit, spice and flowers on display. Find out more.

  • Region Arbois, Jura, France
  • Grapes Muscat d’Alexandrie & Muscat à Petits Grains
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£36

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Mataburro
Totem 2022

An even lighter maceration that usual to counter a hot, dry vintage. Supple, elegant blend of 70 year old Mourvèdre and Grenache, fermented and aged in amphora and barrels. Seriously limited quantities on this one this year. Find out more.

  • Region Perpignan, Roussillon, France
  • Grapes Mourvèdre & Grenache
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34

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Hors Champ
La Femme Soleil 2022

A fleshy yet fresh white that comes together with citrus, white fruit and aniseed spice combining to beautiful effect. Beautifully balanced, combining density of fruit with a mouth-watering mineral freshness. Find out more.

  • Region Roussillon, France
  • Grapes Grenache Gris & Macabeo
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£29.75

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Les Foulards Rouges
Fond de L'Air Est Rouge 2023

A wine that proves that Cinsault doesn’t just have to be used as a blending grape! Think tangy sour cherries, wild strawberries, crunchy redcurrants and flowers combined with a silky texture and a wild edge. Find out more.

  • Region Albères, Roussillon, France
  • Grapes Cinsault
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£24.50

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Tutti Frutti Ananas
Toranja 2022

A wine of real refreshment and minerality, a little reduced on opening, it carries a gentle spritz alongside a combination of minerals, lemons, sea salt and grapefruit! Find out more.

  • Region Banyuls-sur-Mer, Roussillon, France
  • Grapes Grenache Gris & Macabeo
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£27.50

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Domaine Carterole
Limonada 2023

The clue is in the name with this one. There is a touch of maceration here which gives the wine a little structure, but at the heart of it, Limonada is all about freshness, citrus and zing. Find out more.

  • Region Roussillon, France
  • Grapes Xarel-lo
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£32.75

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Mataburro
Quartet 2022

Quartet is a Mourvèdre & Grenache blend, nimble and lithe, as is the Mataburro way. Despite the baking heat of the location it's got that lovely balance of deep, ripe fruit flavours whilst being simultaneously light on its feet and brimming with energy. Find out more.

  • Region Perpignan, Roussillon, France
  • Grapes Mourvèdre & Grenache
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£28.50

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