Empreinte 2024 - Benoit Courault
Empreinte 2024 - Benoit Courault
Empreinte 2024 - Benoit Courault

Empreinte 2024 - Benoit Courault - Bottle (0.75L)

White
Sale price24,20€

👨🏼‍🌾 White wine made by Benoit Courault.

Still 100% Chenin Blanc, but sourced from the deeper clay-schist soils of Faye-d'Anjou. Vinified without additives, with slow fermentation and extended aging in old barrels. The nose unfolds with aromas of white peach, quince, and a hint of sweet spice. The palate combines richness and tension, with a vibrant salinity. A living wine with a tactile signature, aptly named: an imprint of the place and the winemaker.

📍Appellation: Vin de France
🍇Grape variety: Chenin
📆Vintage: 2024
Alcohol Content: 13%

Allergens: Contains sulfites

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Empreinte 2024 - Benoit Courault

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A trained sommelier, Benoit Courault has always been immersed in the world of wine and quickly developed an irrepressible desire to learn more, seeking to understand what lay behind the bottles. He therefore decided to pursue a more comprehensive education by enrolling at the Beaune wine school. As part of his studies, he completed numerous internships, primarily in Burgundy, at conventional wineries. After his studies, his interest in biodynamic and natural wines led him to work alongside Eric Pfifferling at Domaine de l'Anglore. It was in the Tavel terroir that Benoit Courault learned a great deal on all fronts: in the vineyards and in the cellar. This experience completely transformed his perception of wine and opened the doors to another world: that of working with love and respect for living things, the world of natural wine. After three years in Tavel, Benoit decided to embark on his own adventure and, with his wife, bought a 6-hectare estate in Faye d'Anjou, in the Loire Valley. From the outset, he practiced biodynamic viticulture, focusing extensively on herbal teas, infusions, and macerations. He also conducted numerous experiments with green manures. The soil at Benoit's estate is representative of this corner of Anjou: the majority of his vines are rooted in schist soil. Benoit Courault cultivates the classic Anjou grape varieties: Chenin Blanc, Grolleau Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Pineau d'Aunis. Somewhat surprisingly, most of the vines are trained in the goblet style. In the cellar, the red grapes are placed in vats as whole bunches and then gently crushed by foot. Alcoholic fermentation then takes place in old barrels. For the white wines, the pressing process is quite lengthy, and the juice is then transferred to barrels, sometimes large casks. Benoît's wines have, year after year, acquired a solid reputation among natural wine enthusiasts; Gilbourg, Guinechiens, and Les Rouliers are now featured on the menus of many fine Michelin-starred restaurants.

🇫🇷 Free 2 working day delivery in mainland France for purchases over €300 with UPS.

Up to 3 bottles - €11
Between 4 and 6 bottles - €13
Between 7 and 12 bottles - €16
More than 12 bottles - €24

🌐 Delivery in Europe available.

Wine profile

Aroma intensity
Body
Acidity
Ageing potential

Food and wine pairings

Aperitif
Seafood
Fish
White meat
Cheese

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About us

Clara has worked in the spirits industry for several years. She has contributed to the renown of Archibald - the French distillery tonic made near Bordeaux - and the Folle Envie aperitif. A native of the Ile d'Oléron and the daughter of fishmongers, her values include respect for fresh produce, short supply chains and a passion for nature.

Baptiste grew up on the Ile d'Oléron. He worked for a biodynamic wine estate in Burgundy and discovered natural wine several years ago. Since then, he has travelled extensively in France and elsewhere to meet these passionate winemakers.

Frequently asked questions

Our deliveries in mainland France are made within 2 working days and within 3 working days in Europe via UPS.

Delivery of up to 3 bottles costs €11. 13€ between 4 and 6 bottles. 16€ between 7 and 12 bottles. 24 for more than 12 bottles. We'll give you free delivery for purchases over €300.

As soon as your order is prepared and sent to UPS, you'll receive an e-mail from our team with a tracking number, so you can check on the progress of your bottles - because, as we know here too, the sensation of thirst can be pretty unpleasant!

Have you had a problem with your delivery? Breakage? A preparation error? Contact us at this email address: glouglou@mareehaute.vin. Un and a member of our team will call you back as soon as possible to resolve the situation.

There are a number of specifications corresponding to these designations. Although we often hear about sulphites, which are rightly accused of giving people a headache, many other products can be used in the composition of so-called conventional wines.

Here's an overview of the different organic, biodynamic and natural specifications:The organic specifications (AB label) ban all use of synthetic chemicals in the vines and in the cellar. It does, however, allow for a few oenological aids during vinification. Sulphites, for example, are tolerated up to 100 mg/L for red wines and 150 mg/L for whites.biodynamic winemakers (Demeter or Biodyvin label) not only work without synthetic chemicals, but also take into account the lunar calendar for all the operations they carry out.

They also use biodynamic preparations (fermented horn dung, silica, plant teas, etc.) to strengthen the vines. Overall, the winegrower seeks to integrate the cultivation of the vine into a global environment. Sulphites can be as low as 70 mg/L for reds and 90 mg/L for whites. For natural wines (Vin Méthode Nature label), the specifications specify the use of organic grapes, fermented naturally using indigenous yeasts (as in biodynamic viticulture). No inputs are used in natural wines throughout the vinification and ageing process. Only minimal doses of SO2 are permitted (30 mg/L maximum), and these must be specified by the winemaker. No brutal filtration or alteration techniques are permitted. We also find the Vins SAINS designation, which aims to ban the use of sulphites altogether.

Our aim is to offer you wines made by artisans, from small-scale estates that are often family-run. That's why we take the time to travel the length and breadth of France, from vineyard to vineyard, in search of the natural wines that thrill us. We're particularly keen to help you discover the new winegrowers of tomorrow, who are working tirelessly to bring us magnificent wines. We want to showcase them, give them greater, clearer visibility and bring them to you!

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Empreinte 2024 - Benoit Courault