Domaine de la Pepiere 'La Pepie' Cot VdP 2023

Domaine de la Pepiere 'La Pepie' Cot VdP 2023Press 4 Mix Red August 2024 Direct Press Selection Domaine de la Ppire has long been one of our favorite estates of the Muscadet, a region nestled along the banks of the Loire River where it empties into the Atlantic. The domaine was founded by pioneering winemaker Marc Ollivier, who dedicated himself to changing the reputation of Muscadet from one of mass produced white wines to one that reflects the regions highly diverse terroirs and micro climats.

Natural wine doesn't really get much more natural than totally wild bush vines

with its mix of earthier tones and beautiful

Between racing and wine his reputation in southwest Sicily was esteemed enough that when he allegedly had an affair with the wife of the mayor of Palermo

his father suddenly passed away and it prompted Luigi’s return to the fourth generation farmhouse to take care of the family’s property

juicy yet elegant

They are called Ratapoil —roughly meaning 'hobbyist winemaker' in local parlance — because Raphael was a history and geography teacher when he started this project in 2009 and for many years after

it has elegance

In some ways this fulfills the unpretentious promise of Beaujolais like no other

and floral aromas

No sulfur added

Thomas Patenôtre

All of our products are batch distilled in a hand-hammered