A mystical Chardonnay from Clos Bateau, grown in a unique plot surrounded by ancient oak trees, blackberries, and blackthorn. Despite challenges from flavescence dorée, this wine reflects the resilience and biodiversity of its terroir. Directly pressed and vinified in amphora with a portion aged in used barrels, it offers a harmonious and expressive profile.
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Flavor Profile: Mystical and balanced, with a refined texture and a sense of place that mirrors its biodiverse origins.
Vinification: Direct press, vinified in amphora, with a small portion aged in used barrels, adding depth and complexity.
Terroir: Rich clay soils in a plot surrounded by ancient oak trees and diverse flora, fostering a biodiverse habitat for wildlife like deer and hares.
Producer: Clos Bateau, led by Sylvie and Thierry, embraces natural winemaking and sustainable viticulture in Lantignié, Beaujolais. Their commitment to biodiversity and low-intervention methods shines through in their expressive and thoughtful wines.
We take extra care to ensure your wines arrive in perfect condition. Each bottle is securely boxed for safe transport. We ship exclusively within Belgium, with weekly departures every Wednesday to keep delivery efficient and dependable. Enjoy your wines with confidence, knowing they’ve been handled with care from our door to yours.
WHAT TYPE OF GROWERS WE WORK WITH
OIur wines are a reflection of nature's truest form. We partner only with biodynamic vineyards—places where vines are nurtured with a reverence for the earth and a deep respect for natural rhythms. These vineyards view the soil not as a means to an end but as a living, breathing ecosystem. By working in harmony with the land, they cultivate wines that are as alive as the soils they spring from.
Our wines hold the pure expression of the vine, untouched by chemical interference and guided by the wisdom of traditional methods. Each bottle carries an honest snapshot of its origin: the seasons, the hands that tended the vines, and the character of the soil itself. These are wines with a pulse, honest and unapologetic, offering a taste of nature in its unaltered state.
