{"title":"Loire Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Loire Valley is one of France’s most diverse and expressive wine regions, known for its freshness, versatility, and strong sense of place. From mineral-driven whites to vibrant reds, the wines are defined by energy and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-domaine-berthier-linstant-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Domaine Berthier 'L'Instant' Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bouquet is lush and seductive, showing blackcurrants, cherries and raspberries, and lovely earthy notes. The palate coats the mouth with delicious mixed berries and silky, polished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etannins add to an overall feeling of finesse – something that is hard to find at this level. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Domaine Berthier\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor several generations now, the Berthier family has farmed their vineyards in central Loire. In 1998 the Estate expanded with the takeover of the Domaine de Montbenoit in the Coteaux du Giennois, inherited from Jean Marie’s grandfather's vineyard. After travelling the world, the last generation is back on family soil. Clément, a former cellar master in the USA, is now devoted to winemaking and marketing. Florian, with his experiences in Burgundy and New Zealand, manages the vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003cspan\u003eCoteaux du Giennois, Loire Valley \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pinot-noir\" title=\"Buy Pinot Noir Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Pinot Noir collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/france\" title=\"Buy French Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our French Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Berthier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46334660870393,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Product_Image_ea9a7cdd-666b-43c8-9899-5d3ab8679a47.png?v=1742190657"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-de-la-pepiere-clisson-muscadet-sevre-et-maine","title":"2022 Domaine de la Pépière 'Clisson' Muscadet Sèvre et Maine","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBeginning in 2005, Marc Ollivier at Pépière produced this beautiful cuvée from a small parcel of 50 to 100 year-old vines within the Pépière vineyard. Originally called \"Granite de Clisson\" after the unique bedrock in the vineyard, Marc changed the name to \"Clisson\" to agree with the new INAO Cru Communal classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe granite is covered with gravel and clay with large stones, ensuring good drainage and deep penetration by the roots into the fissures in the bedrock, bringing the mineral elements indispensable to this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot produced in 2021 due to frost, the 2022 spent 2 years on the lees before bottling and offers a ripe, elegant, full-bodied style that will drink beautifully young and will develop further over 15 to 20 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Concerning the Clisson 2022, it was an early harvest, the grapes were picked on September 5 and 6. The harvest was beautiful, with perfect ripeness. Often on early vintages we can have high sugar concentrations because the maturity dynamics are faster. On the 2022 vintage we have a concentration that is not very high for an early vintage with a perfect alcohol content of around 12.5% (on warm vintages we sometimes have 13 or 13.5% alcohol). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConcerning the tasting we have slightly grilled, toasted notes on the nose, with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus fruits, honey and quince. The palate is rich (but not hot), a dense and well-structured ripe fruit mixture of white peach and quince. The palate is long and the finish ends with a very small bitter note (a note very typical of the 2022 vintage).\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemi Branger, Winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDomaine de la Pépière\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine de la Pépière\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Maisdon sur Sèvre in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eMuscadet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of the greatest estates of the Loire Valley. The reputation comes from the vibrancy and density of the wines which reflect their terroir, mostly decomposed Granite, Gabbro and Gniess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 28 hectares of vines; about 8 hectares lie on the granite of Clisson in the more southerly part of the appellation, another 12 hectares further north, on the granite of Château Thébaud; both of which contain veins of metamorphic gneiss with amphibolite stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de la Pépière is a standout in the region for several reasons. Access to old vines - the vines are old, some over 70 years and all are planted 'selection massale'. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSelection massale is an ancient and laborious method of replanting by taking the cuttings from the old and best vines.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt takes about four years to produce a quarter of the number of vines of the initial cuttings. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAs artisans they prefer selection massale because it provides vine diversity, resulting in complex wines.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVines are farmed organically, harvest is by hand, even the basic \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eMuscadet\u003c\/span\u003e Sur Lie is aged on lees until the following spring, and they use only indigenous yeasts – all such practices are practically non-existant in the \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"outlook-search-highlight\"\u003eMuscadet\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Loire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork under seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape: Melon de Bourgogne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Pépière","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47094600204537,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Clisson.png?v=1781512278"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-mosse-les-bonnes-blanches-chenin","title":"2023 Domaine Mosse 'Les Bonnes Blanches' Chenin Blanc","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: \u003ca title=\"Explore Domaine Mosse wine\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/domaine-mosse\"\u003eMosse\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from Loire Valley\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/loire-valley\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Chenin Blanc collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chenin-blanc\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eFrom the Bonnes Blanches vineyard on the left bank of the Layon River, this single-vineyard Chenin Blanc captures the character of one of Domaine Mosse’s most prized sites. The vineyard faces north-east and sits on schist bedrock, with silt soils scattered with the small, rounded pebbles known locally as “bonnes blanches.” These conditions consistently produce Chenin Blanc of remarkable complexity and impressive ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe 2023 growing season brought its share of challenges. A cold, windy and wet spring delayed the vines, with flowering not beginning until mid-June—later than usual. This slower start, followed by a hot and stormy summer, helped shape a vintage with slightly lighter alcohol than is typical for this wine, lending it a fresh and finely balanced profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe grapes were directly pressed, with the juice first settling briefly in tank where fermentation began naturally. After around 36 hours it was transferred to barrel to complete fermentation, before ageing on lees for 10 months without bâtonnage. The wine was bottled unfiltered in July 2024, preserving the purity and texture of this distinctive vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Domaine Mosse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDomaine Mosse stands as a leading organic producer in the Loire Valley, crafting delicious wines that have earned widespread acclaim, particularly their exceptional Chenin Blanc and elegant light red wines perfect for summer enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBased in Saint Lambert du Lattay within the Anjou appellation, Agnès and René Mosse built their reputation not only through outstanding winemaking but also by mentoring countless aspiring vignerons who worked alongside them before establishing their own domaines. Their immaculately maintained vineyards include the treasured Bonne Blanches site, home to their oldest and most prized Chenin Blanc vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eToday, the domaine flourishes under the next generation as sons Sylvestre and Joseph Mosse have seamlessly taken over operations, producing wines of exceptional purity and flavor while upholding the exacting standards established by their parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eCertified Biologique by Qualité France, these organic wines demonstrate the family's unwavering commitment to natural winemaking practices that allow their Loire Valley terroir to shine through with honesty and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eEach bottle reflects generations of expertise and a deep respect for the land that continues to produce some of France's most compelling natural wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Loire Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 11%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork under seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Chenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\" title=\"Buy Natural Wine Online\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Mosse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47493954404601,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_64ae6732-c104-4bb8-8261-27d337d11ec0.jpg?v=1773122195"},{"product_id":"2023-jean-pierre-robinot-les-annees-folles-pet-nat","title":"2023 Jean-Pierre Robinot 'Les Années Folles' Pét-Nat","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/jean-pierre-robinot\" title=\"Shop Robinot wines\"\u003eRobinot\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/loire-valley\" title=\"Shop Loire Valley wines\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Type: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pet-nat\" title=\"Shop Pet-Nat wines\"\u003ePet- Nat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely Petillant Naturel wine is usually made from two of the favourite grape varieties of the central Loire region around the city of Tours, namely Chenin Blanc (60%) and Pineau d’Aunis (40%). However, for this vintage, they have used only their precious Pineau d’Aunis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pineau d’Aunis, is a highly sought-after grape variety that is found on the north side of the Loire River roughly between the towns Orléans and Angers. It is an amazing grape variety which provides complexity and a very slight bitterness at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Jasnieres appellation but they do not seek endorsement from the appellation committee, preferring to label the wine as Vin de France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is very delicious and has almost an onion skin colour from the Pineau d’Aunis grapes. The alcohol content is a very pleasant 10%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever this doesn’t detract from the trademark complexity and depth of flavour of wines produced by Jean-Pierre. It has a fine bead and lasts for a long time on the back palate. A very complex pet nat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviews\" data-v-0a142026=\"\" data-v-37e96a27=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\" data-v-37e96a27=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item\" data-v-37e96a27=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-item\" data-v-37e96a27=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-item-element\" data-v-37e96a27=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\" data-v-37e96a27=\"\" data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJean-Pierre Robinot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eJean-Pierre Robinot, a legendary winemaker in his 70s, operates in the Loire Valley with his wife Noella and daughter Juliette. Their wines are featured in top wine bars across Paris, Copenhagen, and New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBefore winemaking, Robinot ran one of Paris's first natural wine bars (l'Ange Vin) and co-founded the influential magazine Rouge et Blanc. In 2000, he returned to his childhood village of Chahaignes, purchasing 7 hectares across 10 parcels near Tours and Le Mans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe family grows Chenin Blanc and the rare local variety Pinot d'Aunis, which produces spicy, herbal wines similar in weight to Pinot Noir. They ferment naturally (sometimes over a year) in ancient hillside cellars, aging wines in old barrels for up to 5+ years until perfectly ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThey operate two labels: Les Vignes de l'Ange Vin (from their own organic\/biodynamic vineyards) and L'Opera des Vins (from like-minded grower friends). Their patient approach to winemaking, refusing to rush wines to market, consistently produces exceptional results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Loire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Crown Seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarieties: Pineau d'Aunis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Pétillant Naturel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Pierre Robinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314173292793,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_5bc05284-b9ff-4893-9d5d-2b2a6037739f.jpg?v=1776922321"},{"product_id":"2023-les-athletes-du-vin-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Les Athletes du Vin Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: \u003ca title=\"Shop Loire Valley wines\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/loire-valley\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/pinot-noir\" title=\"Shop Pinot Noir wines\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eFrench Pinot from the Loire with plenty of personality! Fresh berries and a gentle earthiness on the nose with a nice savouriness on the palate with plenty of fresh berries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Les Athletes du Vin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e“Les Athletes du Vin” is a collective of some of finest organic Loire Valley producers. Established in 2016, their objective is to make great value wines for wine lovers across the world, highlighting the appellations and grape varietals that contribute to the diversity and beauty of the Loire valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Loire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eClosure: Cork under seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVarieties: Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Athletes du Vin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48426564747513,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/BottleImage_a91ed96d-43bb-4639-8a7c-0ac9c59a4930.jpg?v=1779339283"},{"product_id":"2023-les-athletes-du-vin-touraine-gamay","title":"2023 Les Athletes du Vin Touraine Gamay","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/loire-valley\" title=\"Shop Loire Valley wines\"\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca title=\"Shop Gamay wines\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/gamay\"\u003eGamay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMedium bodied Gamay with intense aromas of red fruits, sour black cherries and some spiciness from the carbonic maceration. Plenty of blackberries and black cherries on the palate, lovely ripeness and volume. Also a great drink slightly child in the summer. All very yummy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Les Athletes du Vin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e“Les Athletes du Vin” is a collective of some of finest organic Loire Valley producers. Established in 2016, their objective is to make great value wines for wine lovers across the world, highlighting the appellations and grape varietals that contribute to the diversity and beauty of the Loire valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Loire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eClosure: Cork under seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eVarieties: Gamay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Athletes du Vin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48426592305401,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_cc0fe809-80bb-4150-8802-e4cc070f28be.jpg?v=1779341178"},{"product_id":"2024-loctavin-gros-lot-grolleau-noir","title":"2024 l'Octavin 'Gros Lot' Grolleau Noir","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/domaine-de-l-octavin\" title=\"Shop l'Octavin Natural Wines\"\u003el'Octavin\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grower Region: Loire Valley  |  Style: \u003ca title=\"Shop Natural Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eFresh and energetic, with crisp notes of red fruit. The fruit for this cuvée comes entirely from the Loire Valley, sourced from the legendary Sébastien Dervieux, better known as Babass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Domaine de l'Octavin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003el’Octavin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewines are lovingly crafted by Alice Bouvot in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArbois winery using organic grapes from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003e3.6 hectares of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003evineyards scattered around the outskirts of that beautiful town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards, which include some of the best lieu dits (a lieu dit is a named place that has official recognition in France) available including En Curon, La Mailloche, Les Nouvelles and Les Corvées are certified organic by Demeter as are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewinemaking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are absolutely no additions to any of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewine\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e. It is fermented grape juice with the fermentation carried out by the indigenous yeasts.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eShe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edo\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003ees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enot add sulphur at any stage nor does she filter or fine the wines.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eOctavin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also certified biodynamic by Demeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eOctavin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduce\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea bewildering array of wines in the tiny winery. Some are classical Jura wines such as the Pamina Chardonnay or the Dorabella Poulsard\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile others are fascinating wines with a ‘twist’ such as the Culrond Poulsard which is vinified as a white wine even though the grapes are red or the Zerlina\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003ewhich is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTrousseau with Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to weather conditions over the past few seasons and the tiny amount of wine she can make from her own vineyards, Alice has set up a négoce company that allows her to buy grapes from other regions and make wines from those grapes. Most of these wines are not made with grapes from the Jura wines but they have Alice’s definitive winemaking stamp, just as the négoce wines of the De Moors carry the hallmark of their wines. Alice and her team pick the grapes, often from the same growers each year, and then vinify the wines in her cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Loire Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape: Grolleau Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca title=\"Shop Natural Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\"\u003eNatural Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Domaine de l'Octavin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489937469689,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_849a208e-6d65-47be-bc5f-53f28b4eb593.jpg?v=1780746490"}],"url":"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/loire-valley.oembed","provider":"Act of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}