France | French Natural Wine
France is known as a pioneer in both winemaking and the natural wine movement, and is known for wines made of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Chenin Blanc. Popular natural wine producers in France include Pierre Overnoy, Patrick Bouju, and Frederic Cossard.
Riesling Westerberg 2017
Kumpf & Meyer
Premium Alsace Plot
Rue de la Peste
Julie Brosselin
Languedoc Carignan & Syrah
Dernier Né
Domaine des Maisons Brûlées
Gamay + Pineau d'Aunis
Pinot Noir Weingarten
Kumpf & Meyer
Pinot Noir from Alsace
Pinot Noir Salmestal 2018
Kumpf & Meyer
Vibrant Alsace Pinot
Le Petit Journal 2014
Domaine Rapatel
Bring on the Steaks
Arthur 2009
Domaine Rapatel
Classic Look. Zero Zero Wine.
43 Blanc
Domaine Rapatel
85% Grenache Blanc, 15% Muscat
Chardonnay Longefin (Jura)
Didier Grappe
VERY reductive, needs lots of air
Claire Obscur
Kumpf & Meyer
Alsace Pinot Noir + Pinot Gris
Fleurie 2022
Chateau de Grand Pré
Forest Fruit & Vanilla
Fleurie Cuvée Spaciale 2020
Chateau de Grand Pré
Woody. Forest fruit. Cinnamon stick
Beaujolais Blanc 2022
Chateau de Grand Pré
Rounded Chardonnay. Honeysuckle & Vanilla
Morgon 2022
Chateau de Grand Pré
Tannic Beaujolais. Will age well
Annolium Rouge 2022
Domaine Des Trouillères
Auvergne Gamay + Pinot Noir
Exspectatia 2022
Christian Ducroux
Gamay with mineralic touches
Suck a Rock 2021
Sylvain Bock
65 year old vines on Limestone
Extra Libre 2021
Château Du Cèdre
A VERY BIG tannic Malbec
Paulatim
Domaine les Deux Terres
Long aged Ardeche Chardonnay
Les Justices
Domaine de la Petite Soeur
Chenin Blanc from Loire
L'Esprit Rouge 2020
Domaine de L'Horizon
Cocoa. Earth. Forest fruit
Domaine Rouge 2017
Domaine de L'Horizon
Carignan & Grenache
Le Patriot 2021 (off dry)
Domaine de L'Horizon
For those who like a little sweetness...
Domaine Rouge 2013
Domaine de L'Horizon
80% Carignan. 20% Grenache.
Myrmidon 2019
Le Petit Domaine
Big Syrah from Languedoc
Ronds Noirs
Olivier Cohen
Carignan, Merlot and Grenache
Nova 2020
Domaine Mosse
Aromas of apricot & fresh almonds
Polisy Demi Sec 2014
André Beaufort Champagne
Half-Dry Champagne
A pioneer in natural winemaking
In 2020, France was the first country to approve an official label for naturally produced wines - wines packaged with “"Vin Méthode Nature" must be made from chemical-free grapes, handpicked, fermented with native yeast, and only a small amount of sulfur dioxide can be added (with the final wine containing less than 30 milligrams per liter).
Popular French regions & producers
Jura, a tiny region on the Swiss border with a smaller yield, is famed for its unusual and distinct winemaking practices and use of the grapes Savagnin,Trousseau, Ploussard, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
In central France, the Loire Valley is known for grapes Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, while Beaujolais produces nearly all Gamay wines.
Some of the best French Natural Wine Producers include:
• Jean-Pierre Robinot
• Patrick Bouju
• Matassa
• Jean-Foillard
• Tony Bornard
• L’Octavin
• Frederic Cossard
• Pierre Overnoy
• Pierre Frick
• Dard et Ribo