2021  Pouilly-Fume

100% Sauvignon Blanc, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Average vine age of 35-40 years.

2020  Sancerre

2021  Sancerre

"Depicting a bucolic scene of the church in Boulay's home of Chavignol along with a couple of goats - this is home to the cheese crottin de Chavignol - the 2021 Sancerre is a rich and impressive style that's full of nectarine fruit. Vinified in barrel, there's a roundness to Sauvignon's normally angular edge and a hint of sweetness although Boulay insists it is fully dry. The white limestone soils provide the tender texture, but there's a real sense of structural grip on the long finish. Delicious now but based on historic examples, will be even better in 10 years. At the end of the tasting Boulay mentioned the wines had been open for several days before my arrival, and I will endeavor to taste fresh samples." - 92pts Vinous

2022  Sancerre

2020  

2022  Sancerre

2017  Jurancon Sec VdF

Jurancon Sec VdF

2021  Chavignol

"From the steep slopes of the Cul de Beaujeu, this is a very fine and rather delicate expression. While initially succulent, it remains light in body and has a sense of quietness while maintaining line and structure. You can expect wild flowers, red apples, nettles and elderflower. Hell, there's even an apricotty character before the salty finish kicks in and a lightly chalky texture resides on the palate." - 94pts Vinous

2022  Chavignol

2012  

Named after François' father, Cuvee Paul is an incredibly rare wine made from La Grande Côte and set aside as having the greatest potential for ageing. It is not made every year. A hark back to how Chavignol was made in the 40's and 50's it is made from very ripe grapes and shows gentle sweetness and incredible power.

2018  Chardonnay/Folle Blanche

Extremely Limited Production. Certified Organic & Biodynamic. "Expressive nose with frank notes of iodine, fresh seaweed and lemon notes. Lively attack, wine in tension which develops in the middle of the mouth to become more polished and charming. Invigorating marine freshness counterbalanced by a beautiful volume on the palate, an explosion of yellow fruits and a basket of citron... A pure, delicate and crystalline wine. A double vinification by maceration on the skins to enhance the aging in amphorae ... A vinification by Claire Niger. A good hour in a carafe will please him in the first years of his life. Great predictable guard."

2019  

Extremely Limited Production. Certified Organic & Biodynamic, single parcel of Chardonnay planted on Orthogneiss soils. 8 months of skin maceration in amphora. Continuing his exploration of the energy exchange between wine and vessel, this amphora aged Chardonnay is a lively and textured orange wine with apricot aromas and driving acidity. Just stunning and a truly exciting addition to Fred's Vin de France lineup. ---- "Flattering and expressive nose on notes of fig, quince, apricot, dried fig, currant grapes and bitter orange peel. Clean, frank, direct attack; very dry and tight wine that develops in the middle of the mouth to become more charming and playful, smooth tannins with good volume. A deep, pure and delicate wine with chiseled fruit, notes of sweet spices, saffron. Long persistence. Leave this bottle in your cellar at least 1 or 2 years before opening... A wine vinified in maceration to enhance aging in amphorae; great predictable aging potential, long decanting recommended in the early years."