31 October 2026
The 15th 'Rencontres des Cépages Modestes' are now underway

I have been a regular visitor to these meetings since 2018, enjoying encounters with great winemakers and recognised experts. This year's programme includes: Claude and Lydia Bourguignon discussing terroirs; Sylvain Pataû’e and Pierre de Benoist sharing their passion for Aligoté; a round table on the contribution of 'cépages modestes' to reducing alcohol levels; Yves Cuilleron and his 11 'cépages modestes'; a focus on the 'cépages modestes' of Ardèche; a discovery of the Aveyron vineyard; and a look at the vineyards of Anatolie (Turkey). In short, two fascinating days. Make sure to save this weekend for next year!
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-5%on your 1st order with code BIENVENUE
The essential92/100 RVFComme en 1900 red 2022
Vin de France — heritage grapes, 92/100 RVF
The pre-phylloxera Bordeaux blend, revived at the estate.
Castets, Mancin, Pardotte: the Bordeaux before Bordeaux.
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Our recommendationLa Dame Noire 2023
IGP Atlantique — rare grape variety
A forgotten grape brought back: dense colour, wild fruit.
For the curious about lost grape varieties.
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Go furtherDiscovery case, 12 bottles
12 bottles — the whole range
12 bottles, the whole range tasted: the best discovery-to-price ratio.
The complete tour of the estate, in a single case.
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