Domaine de la Cavalière 'Biquette' Red Blend, Vin de France, Provence 2024
Nestled at the base of the Grand Luberon in the village of Lourmarin, Domaine de la Cavalière is a polyculture estate encompassing eight hectares of vines, eight hectares of olive trees, and forest, all sitting at 320 meters elevation. Founded by Julien Besson — a trained chef turned winemaker — the domaine operates on the conviction that agriculture, biodiversity, and natural winemaking are inseparable. The estate's identity is rooted in the landscape of Provence, but the wines are bottled under Vin de France, giving Besson the freedom to blend across variety and site without AOC restriction. FR-BIO-10 certified organic.
- Winemaker: Julien Besson
- Farming: Certified Organic (FR-BIO-10); hand harvested
- Variety: 35% Cinsault, 35% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% press wine from white grapes
- Terroir: Various plots across the Luberon, including sandy-pebble and clay-pebble soils; 320 m elevation. Bottled as Vin de France to allow blending across sites.
- Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; no additives. Pre-fermentation cold infusion followed by fermentation in liquid phase. No fining, no filtration. Vinified and aged entirely without SO₂; a minimal dose added only at bottling.
- Aging: Stainless steel tanks exclusively
- Tasting Notes: Light, bright strawberry-hued robe. Lifted aromatics of forest fruit and undergrowth. The palate is juicy and fresh, with cherry at the core, intensifying into a saline, sapid finish.
- Food Pairings: Charcuterie, grilled vegetables, summer salads, light pasta dishes; best served slightly chilled
Domaine de la Cavalière 'Biquette' Red Blend, Vin de France, Provence 2024
Nestled at the base of the Grand Luberon in the village of Lourmarin, Domaine de la Cavalière is a polyculture estate encompassing eight hectares of vines, eight hectares of olive trees, and forest, all sitting at 320 meters elevation. Founded by Julien Besson — a trained chef turned winemaker — the domaine operates on the conviction that agriculture, biodiversity, and natural winemaking are inseparable. The estate's identity is rooted in the landscape of Provence, but the wines are bottled under Vin de France, giving Besson the freedom to blend across variety and site without AOC restriction. FR-BIO-10 certified organic.
- Winemaker: Julien Besson
- Farming: Certified Organic (FR-BIO-10); hand harvested
- Variety: 35% Cinsault, 35% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% press wine from white grapes
- Terroir: Various plots across the Luberon, including sandy-pebble and clay-pebble soils; 320 m elevation. Bottled as Vin de France to allow blending across sites.
- Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; no additives. Pre-fermentation cold infusion followed by fermentation in liquid phase. No fining, no filtration. Vinified and aged entirely without SO₂; a minimal dose added only at bottling.
- Aging: Stainless steel tanks exclusively
- Tasting Notes: Light, bright strawberry-hued robe. Lifted aromatics of forest fruit and undergrowth. The palate is juicy and fresh, with cherry at the core, intensifying into a saline, sapid finish.
- Food Pairings: Charcuterie, grilled vegetables, summer salads, light pasta dishes; best served slightly chilled