Organic + Biodynamic Wine & Spirits

Domaine de Villargeau Coteaux du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Domaine de Villargeau is a family estate with a story rooted in determination and a deep respect for the land. In 1991, brothers Fernand and Jean-François Thibault cleared hillsides in the Coteaux du Giennois that had lain abandoned since the phylloxera crisis, planting vines on south-southwest-facing slopes that enjoy exceptional sun exposure. The next generation followed: Marc returned to the estate in 2000 armed with formal training in viticulture and oenology, and Yves joined shortly after, bringing with him a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. That commitment culminated in 2019 when the domaine launched its full conversion to organic agriculture — a milestone that reflects the family’s long-term vision for the land.

The Coteaux du Giennois is a small, often overlooked Loire appellation situated just north of Sancerre, sharing the same chalky, flint-rich soils that give the region’s Sauvignon Blancs their signature mineral precision. Villargeau’s south-facing hillside sites amplify that character, producing wines of remarkable freshness, finesse, and aromatic complexity at an exceptional price point.

The 2023 is pale yellow with silvery glints. The nose opens with bright aromas of tangerine, grapefruit, and lemon on a floral background, with subtle notes of lily of the valley and elderberry. With aeration, the wine gains complexity, revealing mineral and spicy nuances alongside lime blossom and bergamot. The palate is fresh and lively from the first sip — consistent with the nose, with the same citrus precision — and finishes on lovely, lingering mineral notes. A wine of finesse, intensity, and outstanding value.

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Coteaux du Giennois AOC, Loire Valley, France
Vintage: 2023
Format: 750ml
Farming: Organic (certified 2019)

Domaine Ostertag Riesling Les Jardins — Alsace 2023

Domaine Ostertag is one of Alsace's most visionary estates. Founded in the 1960s and transformed by André Ostertag after his Burgundy training, the domaine pioneered biodynamic viticulture and terroir-driven winemaking in the region. Today, André's son Arthur helms the estate with the same restless curiosity — low yields, slow and gentle pressing, long élevages, and wines built to "create thirst, not quench it." The 2023 Les Jardins is a particularly compelling expression: all of the Le Berceau fruit (not produced as a separate cuvée in 2023) was folded in, along with additions from Clos Matis on granite, giving this wine unusual depth and complexity for an entry-level Riesling. Vinous awarded it 92 points.

The nose is crystalline and floral — spring blossom, guelder rose petal, and fresh green apple with a creamy, transparent purity that only Riesling can deliver. On the palate, it is smooth, ripe, and gently textured, with a subtle salty linearity that drives freshness forward through a bone-dry, focused finish. Stony, savory, and utterly delicious.

Vinous 92 — "A floral creaminess, almost like a shower of spring blossom, guelder rose petal and fresh, green apple notes. The palate is smooth, ripe and gentle, with a subtle, salty linearity that gives direction to its creaminess. A balanced, bone-dry Riesling." (Vintage 2023). 

• Producer: Domaine Ostertag, Epfig, Alsace, France
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Alsace AOC
• Varietal: 100% Riesling
• Farming: Biodynamic, hand-harvested
• Style: Bone-dry
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Spring blossom, guelder rose, green apple, creamy texture, salty mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled fish, Alsatian choucroute, soft cheeses, roast chicken

A 92-point biodynamic Riesling from one of Alsace's most important estates — bone-dry, stony, and built to brighten any meal.

Yann Alexandre Roche Mère Brut Nature Champagne (2018 Base)

Roche Mère begins where Yann Alexandre’s classic Brut Noir leaves off — same foundational blend, one additional year en tirage, and absolutely zero dosage. The result is a drier, more focused expression that strips away any softening sugar and lets the terroir speak directly: mineral tension, natural salinity, and the energetic freshness of 20 organically farmed parcels across the Petite Montagne de Reims. Yann and Séverine Alexandre farm with close attention to biodiversity and soil health, certified sustainable by OCACIA, and their philosophy is simple — let each parcel and each season express itself naturally.

• Producer: Yann Alexandre
• Cuvée: Roche Mère
• Blend: 45% Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir
• Region: Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
• Vineyard Sources: 20 parcels — Courmas, Bouilly, Merfy, Chenay, Saint-Lumier-en-Champagne
• Base Vintage: 2018 (60% base + 40% reserve)
• Size: 750ml
• Farming: Organically farmed; Certified Sustainable (OCACIA)
• Vinification: Stainless steel; full malolactic fermentation; extended lees aging en tirage; 0 g/L dosage
• Acidity: 4.67 g/L | pH: 3.02 | Alcohol: 12%

Pairs beautifully with oysters, shellfish, sushi, sashimi, smoked fish, grilled seafood, fresh cheeses, and lightly seasoned vegetable dishes.