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Croix-Martin Rouge 2023 - Clos de l'Epinay
Croix-Martin Rouge 2023 - Clos de l'Epinay
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The Wine & Winemaker
- Winemaker: Henri & Antoine (Clos de l'Epinay)
- Region: Vouvray, Loire Valley, France
- Grape: Pinot Noir & Grolleau
The Story Because we’ve been working with Antoine and his partner Henri right from the start in 2023, we naturally know Clos de l'Epinay primarily for their crystal-clear white wines. After all, Vouvray is traditionally a white wine region. That makes it extra fun when a winemaker like that suddenly comes up with a surprising red wine. This Croix Martin is a so-called cuvée confidentielle, a very small, exclusive production. While their white wines already showed how precisely and cleanly they work, this red blend proves they can execute that same effortless, pure style flawlessly with dark grapes.
The Vibe & Tasting Notes The Croix Martin is a unique blend of old-vine Pinot Noir and Grolleau. Their strict cellar philosophy applies here as well: spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts, unfined, unfiltered, and bottled without a single drop of added sulfites. The result is a remarkably airy, highly digestible, and elegant red wine. The Pinot Noir provides a refined base with subtle red fruit, while the Grolleau adds a juicy, playful spiciness. This is a lively, supple red wine that is best enjoyed slightly chilled. Fantastic on its own, but it also pairs perfectly with light dishes, grilled vegetables, or a nice piece of lamb.
How does it work?
How does it work?
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Why natural wine costs more, and why it’s worth it
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No shortcuts
Growers who refuse pesticides and chemical additives accept that they’ll lose a significant part of their harvest to weather, disease, and unpredictable nature, but they do it to keep their wines pure, alive, and honest.
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Risk and loss
Nature swings between plenty and scarcity; frost, hail, heat and ferments can erase volumes, fewer bottles must carry the farm’s costs, with ageing measures adding expense to keep the wine clean and true over time.
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Integrity and handwork
Hands replace chemicals: they weed, manage canopies, pick, and sort by hand; presses and gravity moves protect texture, while cleanliness and patient ageing deliver purity without shortcuts, increasing labor but preserving integrity in every bottle.
