Balazu des Vaussieres, Cuvee Flamboyant 2019, VDF Tavel, France

Who - Nadia & Christian Charmasson, Balazu des Vaussieres
Where - Tavel, Southern Rhone, France
What - Red Wine - Grenache, Mouvedre, Cinsault & Carignan
When - 2019
How - Organic/Biodynamic, zero zero, three years maturing in tank before a further six months resting in bottle, no added sulphites, Vegan

Uber natural and super beautiful from Nadia and Christian Charmasson who farm 5.5 hectares across different terroirs. Most of their reds come from 3 ha in Tavel on a mix of soils including slate, clay, sand, and calcareous soils with ‘galets.’ The rest are in the Roquemaure commune (Lirac) and feature more sandy soils (decomposed silice). Here they also have a few red grapes but this is where the majority of their white grapes come from. No copper is used in the vineyards whatsoever, and sulphur only when absolutely necessary (not every year). The treatments consist mainly of essential oils and herbal infusions. They recently left Demeter as they do not feel they are strict enough, opting instead for a certification from ‘Nature et Progrès.’