{"title":"Corentin Houillon","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorentin Houillon was foot-treading Poulsard at Pierre Overnoy's estate before he could walk, more or less. Born into the Jura's most storied natural-wine family, he has carved out his own domaine in the mountains of Savoie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorentin is the nephew of Emmanuel Houillon of Domaine Overnoy-Houillon, and his earliest wine memory dates to 1991, aged one, treading grapes at Overnoy's. He studied viticulture and oenology in Beaune and Montpellier, then worked with Stephane Tissot, Dominique Derain, and wineries abroad, and ran Domaine de la Ville de Morges in Switzerland from 2015, converting 15 hectares to organic and biodynamic farming. He searched twelve different regions before founding his own domaine in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/corentin-houillon\"\u003eCorentin Houillon producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"corentin-houillon-zenith-maceration-natural-wine","title":"Corentin Houillon Zenith Macération 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorentin Houillon's Zenith showcases the Alpine terroir through skin-contact maceration of Jacquère and Altesse grapes grown on steep glacial molasse soils in Chautagne, Savoie. Following approximately 20 days of maceration during alcoholic fermentation, the wine develops complex aromatics and silky tannins. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, then aged in demi-muids on fine lees, this orange wine exemplifies Corentin's minimal intervention philosophy. The south-facing vineyard exposure and biodynamic farming practices contribute to the wine's distinctive mountain character, bottled at just 10% alcohol without added sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corentin Houillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50534154436824,"sku":"HOUILLON-ZENITH","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/corentin-houillon-zenith-maceration-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784587579"},{"product_id":"corentin-houillon-montee-furieuse-jacquere-natural-wine","title":"Corentin Houillon Montée Furieuse Jacquère 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorentin Houillon Montée Furieuse showcases pure Jacquère planted on steep slopes of molasse soils, the glacial sediment characteristic of Chautagne's terroir. Growing on quartz-rich soils that contribute vivacity and freshness, these mountain-grown vines benefit from Corentin's biodynamic farming practices. Vinification and aging take place entirely in demi-muids without any additions, allowing indigenous yeasts to drive fermentation. Corentin Houillon Montée Furieuse ages on total lees to enhance texture and aromatics, bottled unfiltered without sulfur. This minimal intervention approach preserves the Jacquère's natural alpine character while expressing the unique quartziferous terroir of this single steep hillside vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corentin Houillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50534214533336,"sku":"HUILLON-MONTEE","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/corentin-houillon-montee-furieuse-jacquere-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784587587"},{"product_id":"corentin-houillon-vieux-foug-gamay-natural-wine","title":"Corentin Houillon Vieux Foug Gamay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorentin Houillon Vieux Foug takes its name from the Gros Foug mountain chain overlooking Corentin's Chautagne vineyards. Made from 100% Gamay grown on steep slopes of molasse soils—the sandy grès molassiques characteristic of glacial deposits—this wine embodies the region's unique terroir. Corentin vinifies with 40% whole clusters and 60% destemmed grapes, employing a 21-day maceration period. Following spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, the wine undergoes partial barrel aging before bottling without sulfur or filtration. This biodynamic approach allows the mountain-grown Gamay to express its full potential while maintaining the freshness inherent to high-altitude viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corentin Houillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50534257983704,"sku":"HOUILLON-VIEUXFOUG","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/corentin-houillon-vieux-foug-gamay-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784587595"},{"product_id":"corentin-houillon-force-of-nature-altesse-natural-wine","title":"Corentin Houillon Force of Nature Altesse 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eForce of Nature embodies Corentin Houillon's mastery of Altesse, Savoie's noble white grape variety also known as Roussette. Cultivated on 1.5 hectares of Quaternary glacial molasse soils interspersed with limestone jets on steep Chautagne slopes, these biodynamic vines produce concentrated fruit. The winemaking follows a purist approach: spontaneous fermentation occurs in old barriques using only indigenous yeasts. The wine remains on its fermentation lees throughout aging, developing complexity and texture until bottling without any sulfur dioxide additions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corentin Houillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50534289244376,"sku":"HUILLON-FORCE","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/corentin-houillon-force-of-nature-altesse-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784587603"},{"product_id":"corentin-houillon-veronnet-natural-wine","title":"Corentin Houillon Veronnet 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorentin Houillon Veronnet Rouge is a carefully crafted blend of 65% Gamay (including Gamay teinturier), 20% Mondeuse, and 15% Pinot Noir from Corentin's Arcane cuvée. The Gamay undergoes 14-day maceration, while each variety ferments separately before blending, preserving their individual characteristics. Grown on the estate's signature molasse soils—those sandy grès molassiques formed by ancient glacial deposits—these biodynamically farmed vines produce fruit that captures Chautagne's unique mountain terroir. Following spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, Corentin Houillon Veronnet Rouge is bottled without filtration or sulfur additions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corentin Houillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50534343868632,"sku":"HOUILLON-VERONNET","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/corentin-houillon-veronnet-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784587612"}],"url":"https:\/\/primalwine.com\/collections\/corentin-houillon.oembed","provider":"Primal Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}