{"title":"Charles Frey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally from Switzerland, the Frey family settled in Dambach-la-Ville at the beginning of the 18th century… they were some of the pioneers of farming with chemical free AND holistic methods in 1997 in Alsace! It seems they even used to pick nettles for their treatment sprays at night to avoid being seen by neighbours who used to mock them, as farming this way was so strange for many at this time in the region!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith 14 hectares of vineyards now under their ownership, significant progress has been made since the vineyard's conversion to  chemical free farming and the construction of a new winery, and the story continues to unfold. Since the 2016 vintage, a neighboring producer (Domaine Mersiol) has joined the venture, contributing their grapes, also sourced from the granitic soils of Dambach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"charles-frey-pinot-noir-harmonie-2024","title":"Charles Frey - Pinot Noir Harmonie 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Harmonie 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smokey natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charles-frey\"\u003eCharles Frey\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Alsace region in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e. This red wine is made with 100% \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, and features \u003cstrong\u003ea very cool smokey touch!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes for Pinot Noir Harmonie 2024 by Charles Frey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a a \u003ci\u003eruby-red, light to medium-bodied natural Pinot Noir\u003c\/i\u003e from Charles Frey that offers a delicate nose of \u003cstrong\u003eBIG SMOKE \u003c\/strong\u003ealongside forest fruits and subtle floral hints alongside a touch of soft spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate reveals\u003cstrong\u003e LOTS of blueberries \u003c\/strong\u003eas well as some bright red fruits such as \u003cstrong\u003echerry, cranberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a hint of darker cherry, supported by high but refreshing acidity and very fine, silky tannins. \u003cstrong\u003eA  distinctive smokiness and foresty, earthy nuances \u003c\/strong\u003eadd complexity to a clean, elegant, and balanced profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Overall, it is an \u003ci\u003eairy, easy-drinking wine\u003c\/i\u003e with thinnish yet juicy, mouthwatering fruit and a gently lingering, fruit-driven finish. it won't change your life, but it really pretty solid as an Alsace Pinot for the pricepoint!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54689868808460,"sku":"MORE-5510-SKU","price":21.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Charles-Frey-Alsace-Pinot-Noir.png?v=1771939354"},{"product_id":"charles-frey-pinot-blanc-eclectic-2024","title":"Charles Frey - Pinot Blanc Eclectic 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Blanc Eclectic 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charles-frey\"\u003eCharles Frey\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Alsace region in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e. This creamy and smokey white wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-blanc\"\u003ePinot Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, also known as Weissburgunder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes: Charles Frey Pinot Blanc Eclectic 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Blanc Eclectic 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an expressive yet refined nose of \u003ci\u003eripe peach, pear, apricot\u003c\/i\u003e, and delicate white flowers with a \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esmoky touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is dry, supple, and medium-bodied, presenting juicy \u003cstrong\u003estone and orchard fruit flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e complemented by a smooth, \u003cstrong\u003eVERY creamy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e from fine lees ageing and lively, well-integrated acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe little smokeyness on the nose we love!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e It's not high in acidity and has a full bodied, very creamy mouthfeel. So would work great for people who love this style!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduction Process of Pinot Blanc Eclectic 2024 by Charles Frey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural wine \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Blanc Eclectic 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e from producer \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Frey\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from 100% \u003ci\u003ePinot Blanc grapes\u003c\/i\u003e and is aged for 6 months on fine lees in a stainless steel tank. The wine does not have any recorded skin contact time. No additional information about the vineyard, such as soil type or vine age, is available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54689868841228,"sku":"MORE-5511-SKU","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Charles-Frey---Pinot-Blanc_fbac666e-d652-40fa-8e90-f612158c5535.png?v=1773481364"},{"product_id":"charles-frey-cremant-extra-brut","title":"Charles Frey - Crémant Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrémant Extra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charles-frey\"\u003eCharles Frey\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Alsace region in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e. This sparkling wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-blanc\"\u003ePinot Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auxerrois\"\u003eAuxerrois\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/riesling\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/a\u003e grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes for Charles Frey NV Crémant Extra Brut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage of \u003cstrong\u003eCrémant Extra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e from Charles Frey is a well-balanced, fresh, and lively sparkling wine showcasing aromas of \u003ci\u003eripe white fruits\u003c\/i\u003e, toasted brioche, subtle nutty notes, and a citrus freshness. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is a classic feel to this, with some added sulphites keeping it in the classic style of natural.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kind of natural wine which you could give to your grandparents and they would not know it was, but it is (if you know what we mean with this classic, low intervention style)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e On the palate, it offers a fine and energetic mousse. The extended 30 months of ageing on the lees contributes additional fruitiness, complexity, and a delicate texture, resulting in a wine that is elegant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduction Process of Charles Frey Natural Wine Crémant Extra Brut NV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural wine \u003cstrong\u003eCrémant Extra Brut NV\u003c\/strong\u003e from the producer Charles Frey is made using a base wine of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-blanc\"\u003ePinot Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auxerrois\"\u003eAuxerrois\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/riesling\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/a\u003e that is fermented and raised in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and old large oak foudres. It then undergoes a second fermentation and is aged in bottle on the lees using the traditional method. The wine is aged on the lees in the bottle for 30 months sur lattes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54689868873996,"sku":"MORE-5512-SKU","price":24.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Charles-Frey---Cremant-Extra-Brut-Alsace.png?v=1771937826"},{"product_id":"charles-frey-pinot-gris-symbiose-2024","title":"Charles Frey - Pinot Gris Symbiose 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Gris Symbiose 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charles-frey\"\u003eCharles Frey\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Alsace region in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e. This orange wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-gris\"\u003ePinot Gris\u003c\/a\u003e grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes for Charles Frey Pinot Gris Symbiose 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have not yet tried this vintage, but from what we know, this vintage of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Gris Symbiose 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, golden-yellow wine with an \u003ci\u003eexpressive and inviting appearance\u003c\/i\u003e that suggests richness and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe aromatic nose is meant to feature\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eripe pear, nectarine, and yellow stone fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with honey and sweet baking spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by a\u003cstrong\u003e gentle smoky note \u003c\/strong\u003etypical of Pinot Gris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate, we hear it is supple\u003c\/strong\u003e and finely balanced, combining generous flavours of \u003cstrong\u003eapricot, yellow plum, and pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e with a broad, silky texture and lively acidity. Dry to off-dry in style, the subtle integrated sweetness is airy and fresh, with good concentration while remaining elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is meant to be long and smooth, leaving lingering notes of ripe yellow fruit, honey, beeswax, and a savoury, toasty edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54689868906764,"sku":"MORE-5513-SKU","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Charles-Frey---Pinot-Gris.png?v=1771939047"},{"product_id":"charles-frey-riesling-granite-2024","title":"Charles Frey - Riesling Granite 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling Granite 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charles-frey\"\u003eCharles Frey\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Alsace region in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally from Switzerland, the Frey family settled in Dambach-la-Ville at the beginning of the 18th century… they were some of the pioneers of farming with holistic methods in 1997 in Alsace! It seems they even used to pick nettles for their treatment spready at night to avoid being seen by neighbours who used to mock them, as farming this way was so strange for many at this time in the region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes for Charles Frey Riesling Granite 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have not yet tried this vintage, but from what we know, this vintage of \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling Granite 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry style where the nose expresses bright citrus notes of \u003cstrong\u003ebergamot\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside elderflower and delicate white blossoms, anchored by stony, flinty minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, we hear it delivers a fresh and mouthwatering experience with flavors of green apple and white peach, supported by pronounced high acidity and a taut, mineral-driven structure. 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