Region: Provence, France (Vin de France)
Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir
Body: Light
Notes: Bright wild strawberries, tart red currants, crushed pomegranate seeds, blood orange zest, and white pepper, with a high-toned alpine acidity and an incredibly clean, fluid finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, grilled octopus salad, tuna crudo, goat cheese crostini, or an afternoon beach picnic
The Producer
La Baladeuse (meaning "The Wanderer") is a highly creative, micro-scale natural négoce project launched in 2019 by Fanny Daher, a rising star in the Southern French wine scene. Born in Marseille, Fanny’s introduction to wine began at the biodynamic benchmark estate Domaine Sulauze, where she often helped her cousin. After formally studying viticulture in Lyon, her curiosity took her across the globe, working organic harvests from New Zealand to Chile before returning to France to hone her skills alongside natural icons like Domaine Les Vignes du Maynes in Burgundy, La Ferme des Sept Lunes in the Rhône, and Christian Binner in Alsace. Today, Fanny collaborates strictly with organic and biodynamic grape growers who are close friends. Initially vinifying a small corner of the Sulauze cellars, she recently established a dedicated space closer to Marseille, crafting translucent, incredibly ethereal expressions defined by their freshness and drinkability.
The Wine
The 2024 "Si La Lune..." (meaning "If the moon...") is a beautifully translucent, highly scannable light red co-ferment designed to trade classic, heavy Provence structures for sheer elegance and high-toned energy. Engineered from a blend of white and red skins, the wine marries the bright, structural fruit of Grenache Noir with the high-acid, mineral zip of Grenache Blanc. Sourced from organically farmed vines rooted in the sun-drenched, stony limestone soils of Provence, the fruit is harvested entirely by hand. In the cellar, Fanny relies on a gentle infusing process rather than hard extraction, co-fermenting the varieties spontaneously with native wild yeasts inside neutral fiberglass tanks. Bottled strictly zero-zero—completely unfined, unfiltered, and with absolutely no added sulfur—this 2024 vintage acts as an absolute masterclass in fluidity; it strikes a thrilling balance between fresh-picked orchard berries and a mouthwatering, saline-driven coastal freshness that thrives with a light chill.
Region: Provence, France (Vin de France)
Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir
Body: Light
Notes: Bright wild strawberries, tart red currants, crushed pomegranate seeds, blood orange zest, and white pepper, with a high-toned alpine acidity and an incredibly clean, fluid finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, grilled octopus salad, tuna crudo, goat cheese crostini, or an afternoon beach picnic
The Producer
La Baladeuse (meaning "The Wanderer") is a highly creative, micro-scale natural négoce project launched in 2019 by Fanny Daher, a rising star in the Southern French wine scene. Born in Marseille, Fanny’s introduction to wine began at the biodynamic benchmark estate Domaine Sulauze, where she often helped her cousin. After formally studying viticulture in Lyon, her curiosity took her across the globe, working organic harvests from New Zealand to Chile before returning to France to hone her skills alongside natural icons like Domaine Les Vignes du Maynes in Burgundy, La Ferme des Sept Lunes in the Rhône, and Christian Binner in Alsace. Today, Fanny collaborates strictly with organic and biodynamic grape growers who are close friends. Initially vinifying a small corner of the Sulauze cellars, she recently established a dedicated space closer to Marseille, crafting translucent, incredibly ethereal expressions defined by their freshness and drinkability.
The Wine
The 2024 "Si La Lune..." (meaning "If the moon...") is a beautifully translucent, highly scannable light red co-ferment designed to trade classic, heavy Provence structures for sheer elegance and high-toned energy. Engineered from a blend of white and red skins, the wine marries the bright, structural fruit of Grenache Noir with the high-acid, mineral zip of Grenache Blanc. Sourced from organically farmed vines rooted in the sun-drenched, stony limestone soils of Provence, the fruit is harvested entirely by hand. In the cellar, Fanny relies on a gentle infusing process rather than hard extraction, co-fermenting the varieties spontaneously with native wild yeasts inside neutral fiberglass tanks. Bottled strictly zero-zero—completely unfined, unfiltered, and with absolutely no added sulfur—this 2024 vintage acts as an absolute masterclass in fluidity; it strikes a thrilling balance between fresh-picked orchard berries and a mouthwatering, saline-driven coastal freshness that thrives 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.