This box features two exceptional wines from the Courtois family, highlighting their dedication to natural winemaking and the unique terroir of the Loire Valley. From Claude’s final cuvée, a bold and complex red blend, to Etienne’s fresh and intricate 100% Gascon, these wines represent generations of craftsmanship and passion. Thoughtfully packed in a holiday box, they make a perfect addition to the season.
Individual Wine Descriptions:
Claude Courtois Final Cuvée
Claude Courtois’ final creation blends the estate’s old-vine grapes, focusing on Gamay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Côt. This red wine strikes a perfect balance between structure, complexity, and freshness. Vibrant forest fruit notes meet earthy and spicy layers, creating a wine that evolves beautifully with time to breathe.
Winemaker: Claude Courtois
Region: Loire Valley, France
Grapes: Field blend (primarily Gamay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Côt)
Aging: 18 months in old wooden barrels (fûts)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
Etienne Courtois 100% Gascon
A fresh and floral expression of 100% Gascon (Gamay d'Orléans), this wine delivers remarkable depth and complexity. From vines planted between 2008 and 2010, the grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and gently pressed before aging for 30 months in barrels. The result is a refined, layered wine that rewards decanting with its intricate flavors.
Winemaker: Etienne Courtois
Region: Loire Valley, France
Grapes: 100% Gascogne (Gamay d'Orléans)
Aging: 30 months in barrels
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
This holiday box is a thoughtful way to explore the artistry of Claude and Etienne Courtois, making it a meaningful gift or a special treat to share.
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.
