{"title":"Les Temps des Cerises","description":"\u003cp\u003eAxel Prufer grew up in East Germany and got out as soon as he could. A camping holiday in the Languedoc sealed the decision: he settled just north of Beziers in 2003, found a farmhouse in the hamlet of Le Mas Blanc, and began piecing together what would become Le Temps des Cerises. The name, meaning The Time of the Cherries, carries a double meaning in French: it is both a love song and a revolutionary anthem from the Paris Commune. Prufer likes the ambiguity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrufer farms approximately 15 hectares, assembled over two decades, scattered across the hills above Beziers at various altitudes and expositions. The sites are remote, often surrounded by forest, and built on granitic quartz soils that give his wines their distinctive mineral clarity and low natural alcohol. A 2022 expansion added seven hectares in organic conversion. The vineyards hold Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, Alicante Bouschet, Chardonnay, Clairette, and Viognier, among others. Yields are tiny, sometimes as low as ten hectoliters per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/les-temps-des-cerises\"\u003eLes Temps des Cerises producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-combe-du-temps-grenache-syrah-natural-wine","title":"La Combe du Temps Grenache Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Temps La Combe du Temps Grenache Syrah is a red natural wine made from a blend of Grenache and Syrah farmed biodynamically in the Languedoc area of Southern France. Medium body red wine, ripe red fruit on the nose, round and lively palate, a touch of baking spice on the nose. Pair with meat-based dishes and mature cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Temps des Cerises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43270084559064,"sku":"1235","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/products\/domaine-du-temps-la-combe-du-temps-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1718499895"},{"product_id":"le-temps-des-cerises-avanti-popolo","title":"Le Temps des Cerises Avanti Popolo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Temps des Cerises Avanti Popolo is a light, energetic natural red from the rugged, limestone-rich hills of Languedoc. Made primarily from Grenache and Cinsault, it is sourced from organically farmed, high-altitude vineyards that lend freshness and purity to the fruit. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, followed by a short maceration to keep the wine juicy and vibrant. Bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur, Avanti Popolo is all about drinkability—bright, slightly rustic, and packed with lively red fruit. This is an effortlessly charming vin de soif with a rebellious spirit and a thirst-quenching finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Temps des Cerises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108489687256,"sku":"LETEMPS-AVANTIPOPOLO","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/le-temps-des-cerises-avanti-popolo-natural-wine-primal-wine_1f9c64af-a62c-477e-af53-1d38032a5c76.jpg?v=1780184585"},{"product_id":"le-temps-des-cerises-un-pais-de-cote","title":"Le Temps des Cerises Un Pais de Côté 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Temps des Cerises Un Pas de Côté 2022 is a vibrant natural wine crafted by Axel Prüfer in the Languedoc region of France. This cuvée is made from 100% Grenache Noir, harvested from south-facing parcels with limestone soils. The wine undergoes a 15-day maceration with whole bunches, followed by aging in fiberglass tanks. With aromas of the surrounding garrigue, this wine offers lush red fruit flavors on the palate, a rustic tannin structure, and a bright acidity. Juicy, drinkable wine with great complexity, ideal for pairing with grilled meats or Mediterranean-inspired dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Temps des Cerises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108521472216,"sku":"letemps-unpaisdecote","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/le-temps-des-cerises-un-pas-de-cote-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780184582"},{"product_id":"le-temps-des-cerises-jalava","title":"Le Temps des Cerises Jalava 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Temps des Cerises Jalava is a playful, light, natural red wine made from 100% Cinsault, crafted by winemaker Axel Prüfer in the Languedoc region of France. The wine undergoes carbonic maceration, which keeps it fresh, fruity, and easy-drinking, with an alcohol content of just 10.8%. It bursts with notes of juicy red berries and soft herbs, perfect for casual sipping or pairing with light fare like charcuterie or grilled vegetables. Hand-harvested grapes with no added sulfites, unfiltered and unfined. The wine takes its name from the train driver who helped Lenin escape during the Russian Revolution, adding a fun historical twist to this vibrant bottle. Pair it with charcuterie and fresh cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Temps des Cerises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108526223576,"sku":"letemps-jalava","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/le-temps-des-cerises-jalava-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780184579"},{"product_id":"le-temps-des-cerises-la-capitulation-ne-paie-pas-natural-wine","title":"Le Temps des Cerises La Capitulation ne Paie Pas! 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Temps des Cerises La Capitulation Ne Paie Pas! is a vibrant and fresh natural wine crafted by winemaker Axel Prüfer in the Languedoc region of France. Made from 100% Cinsault, this wine is known for its lightness and delicate fruit flavors. It undergoes a short carbonic maceration process before being pressed, which enhances its fruity, juicy character while maintaining a low alcohol content of around 10.2%. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur, staying true to Prüfer's non-interventionist philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine offers notes of red berries, soft florals, and a refreshing acidity, making it an excellent choice to serve chilled, almost like a rosé. It's easy-drinking and pairs with light fare like charcuterie, grilled vegetables, or fresh pasta. The name, which translates to \"Capitulation Does Not Pay,\" is a nod to a rebellious spirit, much like the ethos behind Axel's winemaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Temps des Cerises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108555190488,"sku":"letemps-capitulacion","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/les-temps-des-cerises-la-capitulation-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780184576"},{"product_id":"le-temps-des-cerises-la-peur-du-rouge","title":"Le Temps des Cerises La Peur du Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Temps des Cerises La Peur du Rouge is a natural white wine from winemaker Axel Prüfer in the Languedoc region of France. Known for his low-intervention approach, Prüfer crafts this wine using Chardonnay and Clairette grapes, grown organically in vineyards rich in limestone. This soil contributes to the wine's pronounced minerality. Vibranth flavors, with notes of citrus zest, green apple, and a salinity that adds to its refreshing, clean finish. Despite being named \"La Peur du Rouge\" (The Fear of Red), this white wine offers great complexity and balance, making it ideal for pairing with light dishes such as seafood and poultry or as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Temps des Cerises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108696355032,"sku":"LETEMPS-LAPEUR","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/le-temps-des-cerises-la-peur-du-rouge-deslop.png?v=1784585188"}],"url":"https:\/\/primalwine.com\/collections\/les-temps-des-cerises.oembed","provider":"Primal Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}