Domaine de Fréa
Their desire has always been to practice healthy and sustainable agriculture, which is why they have chosen to farm organically and have recently started biodynamic approaches too. Working also with two draft horses in order to avoid soil compacting and to allow better microbial activity. Running 6 hectares of vines, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, planted on gravel and clay soils.
Cyrielle and Kenny have their heads filled with projects. Rehabilitate a pond at the bottom of a parcel, to accommodate some animals among sheep and donkeys to recreate a balance within their small estate by promoting biodiversity.
The Domaine has rapidly gained popularity and has already attracted the attention of the best sommeliers in France.
North of the city of Bordeaux, across from the river from Margaux, lies the overlooked
appellation of Côtes de Bourg, where the famously mocked Merlot grape reigns
supreme. This is where Cyrielle Houillon & Kenny Bentz have established their
ORGANIC winery, crafting low intervention wines from, yes, the Merlot grape. And
guess what, they are delicious. A new side of Bordeaux.
Key information
LANGUEDOC-ROUISSILLON – replace
CÉVENNES AOC – replace
30 HECTARES – ORGANIC W/ BIODYNAMIC – replace
The wine
La Dure Lutte
In terms of aromas and flavors, there is no other Pet Nat like this one – a mix of sensations: herbaceous, vegetal, citrus-y, salty… it runs the gamut with each palate discovering a new, fun element within. This wine never ceases to surprise and is one of the most dynamic bottles to bring to a party.
le p’tit rouquin
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