Photo of Jean-Marc taken in 2008, after his first year of making wine in the Rhone Valley. Seven years and two vineyards later, he is in his element here in Bandol, where his natural rosé will be released in 2016!
TODAY'S WORD: levure
: yeast
la levure chimique = baking powder, chemical leavening
la levure de bière = brewer's yeast
la levure sèche = dry yeast
la levure de boulanger = baker's yeast
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La levure. Les vins que je pense élaborer seront naturels, ce qui veut dire levure indigène, et pas de souffre ajouté, pour refléter notre joli terroir.
Yeast. The wines I plan to elaborate will be natural, which means indigenous yeasts, and no added sulfur to reflect our beautiful terroir.
Mas de Perdrix. A home in France that artists and writers love to rent. Work on your creative project in this inspiring environment.
A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE
Jean-Marc starts the natural yeast process at our previous winery, Domaine Rouge-Bleu
Bee hives at Mas des Brun
Our vineyard is also our home, so it is private, but we often organize wine tasting upon appointment. Next ones are October 3rd, October 14th and October 19th where we taste some wines I made at Domaine Rouge-Bleu and some rose I made last year sourcing some grapes from local friendly vineyards. You are welcome to sign up for one of these events. Kristi and I hope to see you.
Our most recent winetasting grew and grew and included two wine writers Katherine Cole and Robert Camuto. You will enjoy their books:
Katherine Cole's Complete Wine Selector: How to Choose The Right Wine Every Time
To read the wonderful reviews of Katherine's book, and to order, click here.
And Robert Camuto's book Corkscrewed: Adventures in the New French Wine Country See the excellent reviews and order Robert's books, here
OCTOBER WINETASTINGS
We have added one more winetasting to our October calendar.
=> Contact jm.espinasse@gmail.com to reserve your seat.
October 3rd, 11 a.m.
October 14th, 3 p.m.
October 19th, 3:30 p.m.
Watering his baby vines during last summer's heatwave. Thank you for reading and for sharing this post with a friend. And thanks for checking out our sponsors:
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Look forward to the time when your wine will be more available in the US … or when I can come to a tasting and purchase it in France. Best wishes.
I love the fact that you’re using organic methods now. I’ll be in France during some of your tasting sessions but in the Aude near Limoux, which is unfortunately a bit far to come participate!
Today’s post hit my “impulse button!” and makes me want to buy a ticket to France TODAY for your next tasting! I so admire your ongoing creative endeavors at your new home, gardens and vinyard! Cheers from a very soggy Roanoke…the river is way up!
When I lived in France 20+ years ago I searched for organic vineyards, there were only a very few, as I’m certain you know..good for you deciding to go that route! Good article, thanks for taking the time to give explanations. Wish I was there now to come to one of you wine tastings.
I’m so glad your vines made it through the summer. Hope to get to the Oct. 19 tasting. I’ll let you know after I clear up business in Dijon.
Hi Kristin,
There is one vineyard in our area that is certified organic. I believe it takes dedication and hard work to do it this way. In our area with all the rain, humidity and cold it is very hard to be organic. I was wondering if JM finds it difficult or does your weather and terroir make it easier to take on this big job and do it organically? Good luck to JM and can’t wait to try the wine! We still have some Lunatique and Mistral from our wine dinner at the Clifton Inn! So fun!
I agree with Patty Cargill…..I feel like buying a ticket to France for one of your wine tastings in October!!! 🙂
Thank you J-M for your story. It is always good to hear from you. Can’ wait to try the 2016 rosé .
Kathleen
Ce rosé naturel me met l’eau à la bouche!
I think that élaborer does not translate to ‘elaborate’. Rather the wine I plan to create or make would be closer to Jean-Marc’s thought.
A votre santé
Eileen: let’s go!!!
Olive trees, olive oil, wine, and honey….these are some of my favorite things….what a beautiful way to live…nature provides…
Hey Patty Cargill…..I’m game if you are! 🙂
I think that you have done wine tastings in Seattle. But, I would love to host a wine party here if you are in the area again!