2024 · Cartouche
Les Errances
Red · Coteaux du Layon, France
Light elegant
Off-dry · Natural · Fruit-forward · Crisp
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Whole-cluster fermentationConcrete-tank fermentation10-day skin contactSpontaneous fermentationSix months in concreteLow-dose sulfur before bottling
Grapes
Grolleau
Producer
Les Errances
France
Founded in 2018 in Rablay-sur-Layon, Loire Valley, Les Errances is a small, couple-run winery owned and operated by Warren and Maïté Perrocheau. They work organic vines aged 45–70 years on flinty schist and slate soils, following permaculture principles that prioritize biodiversity, natural vineyard management, and minimal chemical inputs. Their own vineyards are complemented by organically sourced grapes from nearby growers. In the cellar, low-intervention wines are made with wild yeasts, extended fermentations, and only occasional sulfur additions, reflecting a holistic and sustainability-focused approach.
Vineyard scale
Micro artisanal
<10 ha