Region: Alsace, France (Vin de France)
Grapes: Pinot Gris and/or other Alsatian white varieties (skin-contact)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Hazy gold and quietly complex. Ripe apricot, dried orange peel, white blossom, a hint of ginger, and a textural, lightly tannic finish with warm Alsatian spice. Soft and contemplative — like a slow Sunday morning with something interesting to read.
Pairing: Charcuterie, washed-rind cheeses, roasted chicken, spiced vegetable dishes, or anything with enough flavor to match its gentle grip.
Les Vins Pirouettes "Pulpe de Raphael" is a skin-contact orange wine from Les Vins Pirouettes — the négociant project of Christian Binner, one of Alsace's most celebrated and pioneering natural winemakers. Based in Ammerschwihr in the Haut-Rhin, Binner operates both his own biodynamic domaine and Les Vins Pirouettes as a platform for sourcing fruit from trusted natural wine growers across France, vinifying with the same rigorous non-intervention philosophy: native yeasts, zero additions, no fining, no filtration. "Pulpe de Raphael" — named with the warm, personal touch that defines all Les Vins Pirouettes labels — is a skin-contact white from Alsatian varieties given extended maceration on the skins to develop texture, color, and aromatic depth while retaining the freshness and spice that make Alsace so distinctive. A wine that rewards patience and curiosity in equal measure.
Region: Alsace, France (Vin de France)
Grapes: Pinot Gris and/or other Alsatian white varieties (skin-contact)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Hazy gold and quietly complex. Ripe apricot, dried orange peel, white blossom, a hint of ginger, and a textural, lightly tannic finish with warm Alsatian spice. Soft and contemplative — like a slow Sunday morning with something interesting to read.
Pairing: Charcuterie, washed-rind cheeses, roasted chicken, spiced vegetable dishes, or anything with enough flavor to match its gentle grip.
Les Vins Pirouettes "Pulpe de Raphael" is a skin-contact orange wine from Les Vins Pirouettes — the négociant project of Christian Binner, one of Alsace's most celebrated and pioneering natural winemakers. Based in Ammerschwihr in the Haut-Rhin, Binner operates both his own biodynamic domaine and Les Vins Pirouettes as a platform for sourcing fruit from trusted natural wine growers across France, vinifying with the same rigorous non-intervention philosophy: native yeasts, zero additions, no fining, no filtration. "Pulpe de Raphael" — named with the warm, personal touch that defines all Les Vins Pirouettes labels — is a skin-contact white from Alsatian varieties given extended maceration on the skins to develop texture, color, and aromatic depth while retaining the freshness and spice that make Alsace so distinctive. A wine that rewards patience and curiosity in equal measure.
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.