Domaine La Florane Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC 'Je Ne Souffre Plus' 2020

This natural wine from the south of France does not “suffer” from its lack of added sulfur! Domaine La Florane comprises 75 hectares (split between the appellations of Visan and Saint-Maurice), of which half are planted to vineyards. The other half of the estate consists of woodland, olive trees, and lavender. The Fabre family follows biodynamic principles, harmonizing the diversity of plant species on their properties with the particular conditions of the soil and using only organic-certified compost. This half-grenache, half-syrah blend comes from vines growing at 400 meters above sea level, in soil covered with pebbles. After destemming and fermentation, it remained on the lees in concrete vats for five months. Bottled, as advertised, without any addition of sulfur. For a warm-climate wine, ‘Je Ne Souffre Plus’ delivers remarkable freshness and liveliness on the palate. We also find classic Rhône aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, and dried herbs. Tremendous value and impeccable farming and winemaking practices. Certified biodynamic, low-intervention/natural wine, vegan.