Champagne Vincent Couche Voulez Vous Couche Avec Moi Brut Nature

•  Vin de France
•  69% Pinot Noir, 31% Chardonnay
•  Certified Biodynamic


For Vincent Couche, distance from Champagne’s traditional power centers has offered rare freedom to work on his own terms. A third-generation vigneron, he chooses not to dwell on family history, focusing instead on the present vitality of the domaine. When Vincent assumed control in 1999, he radically restructured both vineyard and cellar, beginning with replanting guided by famed soil expert Claude Bourguignon, whose résumé includes Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Leflaive, Selosse, Dagueneau, and Chave. The family farms 32 acres across two distinct terroirs: seven acres of Chardonnay in Montgueux, with chalky, Chablis-like soils, and 25 acres—primarily Pinot Noir—in Buxeuil, on steep south- and west-facing slopes above the Seine. Biodynamics have guided the estate since 1999, with full Demeter certification achieved in 2008—the first in Champagne for both vineyards and cellar. Vincent harvests late, vinifies naturally, and makes wines without additions, expressing pure site, ripeness, and living soils.

Tasting Notes: Bright mineral Champagne with lemon zest, orchard fruit, chalk, and subtle brioche. Lively mousse, long saline finish. Pair with oysters, sushi, roast chicken, or creamy cheeses. Excellent as an aperitif or with simple vegetable dishes.

2020 Domaine de la Bonne Tonne Dame de Couer ‘Woman of Hearts’

•  Morgon (Beaujolais Cru), France
•  100% Gamay Noir from 65 year old vines
•  Certified Organic


Anne-Laure Grillet and Thomas Agatensi became the seventh-generation caretakers of Domaine de la Bonne Tonne in 2019, the estate named for its original cadastral parcel. That year marked Thomas’s first solo vintage, quickly revealing his commitment to expressing Beaujolais’ top terroirs. The domaine has farmed organically since 2003, earned certification in 2006, and incorporated biodynamic preparations since 2007. The estate covers 6.5 hectares: four in Morgon, two in Régnié, and a small parcel of Beaujolais Blanc. Before returning home, Thomas worked five years as a solar panel engineer in Switzerland, then trained in the cellar with Bret Brothers in the Mâconnais. He and Anne-Laure took over from Marcel Grillet, inspired by natural wine pioneers like Jean-Louis Dutraive and Yann Bertrand. They farm organically, ferment with native yeasts, use semi-carbonic maceration, and add only minimal sulfur at bottling. Their cuvée Dame de Cœur Morgon honors three generations of women who shaped the domaine’s history.

Tasting Notes: Juicy, floral Beaujolais with raspberry, cherry, violet, and spice, silky tannins, and fresh acidity. Pair with charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled vegetables, or lightly spiced dishes. Delicious slightly chilled..

2022 Jean Aubron, Melon de Bourgogne Contact Skin-Contact 

•  Loire Valley, France
•  100% Melon de Bourgogne
•  Certified Organic

Since 1843, the Aubron family has farmed vineyards around the town of Vallet, just outside Nantes near France’s Atlantic coast. Today, Jean Pascal Aubron tends 11 hectares within the renowned Grand Fief de l’Audigère, a historic lieu-dit celebrated for its distinctive gabbro soils of volcanic origin. These soils are ideally suited to Melon de Bourgogne, allowing the grape to express remarkable mineral precision while preserving its signature acidity. The resulting Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur Lie is crystalline, refreshing, and quietly complex. Grand Fief de l’Audigère is a classified vineyard whose wines have been prized for centuries. In the cellar, Jean Pascal Aubron follows traditional methods, transferring the wines midway through fermentation into underground, glass-lined tanks. There, they complete fermentation and rest on their lees for six to ten months, depending on the vintage. This patient élevage enhances texture and depth while maintaining the wine’s freshness, yielding a refined, terroir-driven expression of classic Muscadet.

Tasting Notes: Jean-Pascal’s second orange-wine vintage is crisp and mineral. Old-vine Melon sees seven days skin contact, native fermentation, no SO₂. Light amber, smoky citrus, peach, wet stone. Pair with grilled fish, mussels, pork, aged cheese.

2024 Le Bernarde Cotes de Provence Rose ‘Les Hauts du Luc’

•  Provence, France
•  40% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 25% Syrah
•  Certified Organic

Le Bernarde is a family-owned estate nestled in the heart of Provence, France, dedicated to producing expressive, terroir-driven wines that reflect the rugged beauty of the region. The domaine combines tradition with careful, hands-on viticulture, farming its vineyards sustainably to preserve soil health, biodiversity, and the natural character of each plot. Emphasizing balance and purity, Le Bernarde crafts wines that highlight Provence’s classic varietals, including Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault for rosé, as well as local whites and reds. In the cellar, minimal intervention guides winemaking, with native yeasts, gentle extraction, and restrained use of sulfur, allowing the fruit and terroir to shine. The estate’s wines are celebrated for their freshness, elegance, and clarity, capturing the region’s sun-drenched landscapes and coastal breezes. Le Bernarde embodies the modern Provençal ethos: wines of authenticity, vibrancy, and a deep sense of place.

Tasting Notes: Bright, crisp Provençal rosé with red berries, citrus, and delicate floral notes, framed by refreshing minerality. Silky texture and a lively finish. Pair with grilled seafood, salads, light pasta, or Provençal-style roasted vegetables.