This wine box from Clos Bateau features two distinctive wines that reflect the essence of their terroir and the artistry of natural winemaking. From a mystical, biodiverse Chardonnay to a vibrant and playful Gamay Noir, these wines showcase the thoughtful, sustainable approach of Sylvie and Thierry in the heart of Lantignié, Beaujolais. Each selection comes beautifully presented in a festive holiday box, perfect for gifting or celebrating the season.
Individual Wine Descriptions:
Clos Bateau Chardonnay
A mystical Chardonnay grown in a unique plot surrounded by ancient oak trees and flourishing biodiversity. Despite challenges like flavescence dorée, this wine reflects the resilience of its environment. Directly pressed and vinified in amphora with a portion aged in used barrels, it offers a balanced and expressive profile that embodies its rich clay soils and biodiverse surroundings.
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Flavor Profile: Mystical and balanced, with a refined texture and a sense of place.
Vinification: Direct press, vinified in amphora, with a portion aged in used barrels for depth and complexity.
Terroir: Rich clay soils, surrounded by ancient oak trees, blackberries, and blackthorn, fostering a biodiverse habitat.
Producer: Clos Bateau, led by Sylvie and Thierry, focuses on sustainable viticulture and low-intervention winemaking in Beaujolais.
Clos Bateau Gamay Noir "Joujou"
A vibrant and playful Gamay Noir crafted from two high-altitude parcels, Les Monthieux and Montmerand, at 330 meters. The pink granite soil with clay and quartz lends minerality and freshness to this approachable red. Vinified using a combination of carbonic and semi-carbonic maceration, topped with jus de presse, Joujou is lively, juicy, and full of character.
Grapes: 100% Gamay Noir
Flavor Profile: Fresh and juicy with vibrant fruit, balanced by a subtle minerality.
Vinification: 50% carbonic maceration, 50% semi-carbonic maceration, topped with jus de presse for freshness and depth.
Terroir: Pink granite soil with clay and quartz, from two high-altitude parcels.
Producer: Clos Bateau, known for their commitment to natural winemaking and biodiverse practices, embodies vibrancy and authenticity in their wines. Joujou highlights their innovative and playful approach.
Each box will be carefully packed in a beautiful holiday box, making it an elegant choice for gifting or celebrating.
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.
