Region: Roussillon, France (IGP Côtes Catalanes) Grapes: 100% Muscat d’Alexandrie Body: Medium Notes: Citrus blossom, white peach, apricot, honeysuckle, aromatic gardenia, light tea-like tannins, saline finish Pairing: Spicy Thai papaya salad, Moroccan chicken with olives, grilled apricots with halloumi, sea bass crudo"Bouche de Soleil" (Mouth of the Sun) is one of the most vibrant expressions of the Roussillon sun from the German-born duo Carolin and Nikolaus Bantlin. This is a true "orange" wine made from 100% Muscat d’Alexandrie, a grape notorious for its explosive aromatics. While Muscat can sometimes be cloying or overtly floral, the Bantlins use skin contact to ground the grape’s perfume with structure and earthiness. The whole bunches are typically macerated for about four weeks—often in amphorae—to extract a deep amber hue and a distinctive, pithy texture. Despite the sun-drenched name and the high intensity of the fruit, the wine remains remarkably fresh due to the limestone-heavy soils of their estate, which provide a cooling mineral backbone. It’s a "joyful" natural wine that captures the wild, aromatic garrigue of the Mediterranean coast in a bottle.
Region: Roussillon, France (IGP Côtes Catalanes) Grapes: 100% Muscat d’Alexandrie Body: Medium Notes: Citrus blossom, white peach, apricot, honeysuckle, aromatic gardenia, light tea-like tannins, saline finish Pairing: Spicy Thai papaya salad, Moroccan chicken with olives, grilled apricots with halloumi, sea bass crudo"Bouche de Soleil" (Mouth of the Sun) is one of the most vibrant expressions of the Roussillon sun from the German-born duo Carolin and Nikolaus Bantlin. This is a true "orange" wine made from 100% Muscat d’Alexandrie, a grape notorious for its explosive aromatics. While Muscat can sometimes be cloying or overtly floral, the Bantlins use skin contact to ground the grape’s perfume with structure and earthiness. The whole bunches are typically macerated for about four weeks—often in amphorae—to extract a deep amber hue and a distinctive, pithy texture. Despite the sun-drenched name and the high intensity of the fruit, the wine remains remarkably fresh due to the limestone-heavy soils of their estate, which provide a cooling mineral backbone. It’s a "joyful" natural wine that captures the wild, aromatic garrigue of the Mediterranean coast in a bottle.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.