Region: Southern Rhône Valley, France
Grapes: Predominantly Grenache, with Cinsault
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Fresh raspberry, crushed strawberry, pomegranate, wild violet, garrigue herbs, and a subtle crack of black pepper, with a bright natural acidity, velvety tannins, and a crisp, fruit-forward finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, roasted chicken, grilled pork chops, ratatouille, or wild mushroom pasta
The Producer
Domaine Gramenon is an iconic, world-renowned natural wine producer located in Montbrison-sur-Lez, in the far northern reaches of the Southern Rhône Valley. Founded in 1990 and led today by Michèle Aubèry-Laurent and her son Maxime Laurent, the estate is famous for pioneering organic and biodynamic viticulture in the region. The domain's old vines grow in a cooler, high-altitude microclimate surrounded by lavender fields and woods. In the cellar, Michèle practices strict low-intervention winemaking: spontaneous fermentations using wild yeasts, aging primarily in neutral concrete tanks or old foudres, no fining, no filtration, and minimal or zero added sulfur to produce wines of unmatched purity, energy, and elegance.
The Wine
"Poignée de Raisins" (literally "A Handful of Grapes") is Domaine Gramenon's signature, hyper-refreshing, youthful expression of Grenache. Sourced from young vines grown on biodynamically farmed clay-limestone soils, the hand-harvested grapes undergo a short, gentle spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats to extract bright aromatics and fine, gentle tannins without over-extraction. Bottled unfiltered with virtually zero added sulfur, the 2025 vintage captures pure Rhône vitality; it masterfully pairs an explosive, aromatic bouquet of crunchy red berries and wild Mediterranean herbs with a supple mouthfeel, mouthwatering natural acidity, and a clean, thirst-quenching finish that shines even brighter with a light chill.
Region: Southern Rhône Valley, France
Grapes: Predominantly Grenache, with Cinsault
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Fresh raspberry, crushed strawberry, pomegranate, wild violet, garrigue herbs, and a subtle crack of black pepper, with a bright natural acidity, velvety tannins, and a crisp, fruit-forward finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, roasted chicken, grilled pork chops, ratatouille, or wild mushroom pasta
The Producer
Domaine Gramenon is an iconic, world-renowned natural wine producer located in Montbrison-sur-Lez, in the far northern reaches of the Southern Rhône Valley. Founded in 1990 and led today by Michèle Aubèry-Laurent and her son Maxime Laurent, the estate is famous for pioneering organic and biodynamic viticulture in the region. The domain's old vines grow in a cooler, high-altitude microclimate surrounded by lavender fields and woods. In the cellar, Michèle practices strict low-intervention winemaking: spontaneous fermentations using wild yeasts, aging primarily in neutral concrete tanks or old foudres, no fining, no filtration, and minimal or zero added sulfur to produce wines of unmatched purity, energy, and elegance.
The Wine
"Poignée de Raisins" (literally "A Handful of Grapes") is Domaine Gramenon's signature, hyper-refreshing, youthful expression of Grenache. Sourced from young vines grown on biodynamically farmed clay-limestone soils, the hand-harvested grapes undergo a short, gentle spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats to extract bright aromatics and fine, gentle tannins without over-extraction. Bottled unfiltered with virtually zero added sulfur, the 2025 vintage captures pure Rhône vitality; it masterfully pairs an explosive, aromatic bouquet of crunchy red berries and wild Mediterranean herbs with a supple mouthfeel, mouthwatering natural acidity, and a clean, thirst-quenching finish that shines even brighter with a light chill.
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.