France
A devilishly powerful Romorantin, mineral-driven, with notes of white flowers, lime, candied lemon, and Earl Grey tea… The palate is luscious, fruity, and balanced, with insane length. Best to wait a little before popping the cork. You’re going to fall for the beetle!
100% Romorantin from organically farmed vines planted on soils of surface silica with flint and deeper clay with flint. Hand-harvested at full maturity, and naturally vinified without compromise: direct pressing, fermentation in used barrels, and for this vintage, an extended 4 ans a half-year aging on fine lees. Bottled without fining, filtration, or any added sulfur. The label, depicting a scarab beetle, features a Māori illustration by Heidi Kuka, Julien’s partner.
Julien Courtois, child of the 1976 vintage, is the eldest of two sons born to Claude Courtois , one of the most monumental figures in natural wine. Julien has had his own, separate production for nearly 20 years – before Le Clos de la Bruyère, now GAEC Courtois Kuka – and his approach is the same as his father’s, though with a sensibility all his own. The result is equally splendid! On his...
See all of their wines
Sulphites-free wine
Sulphites-free wine
Sulphites-free wine
Sulphites-free wine
Sulphites-free wine
Sulphites-free wine
Sulphites-free wine
Sulphites-free wine
Please sign in first.
Sign inWe use cookies to analyze our website traffic and improve your user experience.
By clicking on “Accept“, you consent to the use of cookies on our website for audience statistics, functions related to social networks and optimization of the advertising content.
Français
English
