Why do we support Organic Farming, Biodynamics, and low-intervention wines? 

Currently over 80% of our portfolio are either organic certified or in the process of certification, which demands a minimum of 3 years for transition. We have encountered challenges faced by remaining producers unable to afford certification amidst difficult weather conditions. Despite their understanding of the benefits of biodiversity preservation and its influence on wine quality, the risk of crop loss every other year, potentially leading to significantly higher wine prices, poses a real dilemma. 

While the path forward seems clear to us, here are the reasons why we advocate organic: 

• Enhanced Taste: Organic and biodynamic practices not only benefit the environment but also result in wines with greater mineral and aromatic complexity, offering a superior taste. 

• Environmental Conservation: By opting for organic and biodynamic methods, we contribute to environmental preservation and the creation of more authentic products. 

• Health Benefits: Choosing wines produced with minimal additives reduces the use of sulfites and numerous other components used for preservation, fining, and more, promoting healthier consumption. 

• Ethical Standards: Supporting winemakers who opt for chemical-free and additive-free wine production demands greater effort, risk-taking, and manpower, reflecting a commitment to ethical practices. 
• Promoting Change: While the wine industry has traditionally been conservative and male-dominated, the dedication of progressive farmers has led to significant improvements, emphasizing the importance of ethics and vision in assessing wine quality. 

• Sustainable Practices: We acknowledge the privilege of living where food is abundant and recognize that wine is a luxury. Hence, we prioritize environmentally conscious choices such as sea transport over air shipment, promoting greater awareness and positive change in consumption habits. 

Here are some of the organic/biodynamic certifications in France

Agriculture Biologique (AB) is an organic certification in France

Demeter is a biodynamic certification worldwide

Biodyvin is a biodynamic certification essentially in France with 200+ winegrowers

As responsible consumers, entrepreneurs, and investors, harnessing our collective willpower can lead to meaningful transformations within the industry, aligning our choices with values that support sustainability, ethics, and a more conscientious approach to consumption. 

We see that most consumers tend to focus on the finished products, and the very taste of the wine, without questioning the producing methods.   

But technology and winemaking regulations allow wine producers to use all sort of additives to correct the wine, to compensate for the lack of acidity or ripeness etc… It often does the trick when it comes to mass-produced, cheap supermarket wine.   

And you know that life is too short to drink bad wine. And in our opinion, the quality of a wine cannot be judged by its awards, or tasting notes only… but by the ethics and the vision of the farmers as well. 

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