{"title":"Sylvain Bock","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomewhere in the volcanic hills above Alba-la-Romaine, in a region that Sylvain Bock himself calls the north of the south of France, a thoughtful and somewhat solitary vigneron tends 7 hectares of certified organic and biodynamic vines on basalt and limestone soils. He arrived in the Ardèche in 2010, drawn by the terroir and by the example of his neighbor Gérald Oustric at Le Mazel, who served as his guiding light into natural winemaking. What he has built since is quietly exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore establishing his own domaine, Sylvain worked through harvests in the northern Rhône and the Mâconnais, absorbing different styles and terroirs. When he settled in Alba-la-Romaine, he first acquired 4 hectares of organically farmed vines from Oustric himself, then added another 2 hectares in 2013, and has since expanded to 7 hectares total. The domaine grows across two distinct soil types: limestone parcels near the cellar planted to Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, and old-vine Grenache Noir, and higher basalt slopes with Gamay, Syrah, and additional Grenache Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/sylvain-bock\"\u003eSylvain Bock producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ne-fais-pas-sans-blanc-sylvain-bock","title":"Sylvain Bock Ne Fais Pas Sans Blanc 2020","description":"","brand":"Sylvain Bock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42965731770584,"sku":"1080","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/sylvain-bock-producer_74dc3cfe-9302-4761-8455-4e4dc5dcd0d9.png?v=1780551625"},{"product_id":"sylvain-bock-raffut-syrah-natural-wine","title":"Sylvain Bock Raffut Syrah 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"uuid\" content=\"uuidNCUEK4Qfr4p2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSylvain Bock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRaffut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e is a red wine crafted from 100% Syrah grapes sourced from the Valvignères vineyard in the Ardèche region of France. The vineyard's limestone, basalt soils, and Mediterranean climate contribute to the wine's distinctive character. Bock practices organic viticulture, emphasizing minimal intervention to preserve the natural expression of the terroir. In the cellar, the grapes undergo carbonic maceration in fiberglass tanks for approximately 15 days, then aging in old barriques for about a year. This method enhances the wine's structure and complexity while maintaining its vibrant fruit profile. Bottling is done without fining or filtration, and no sulfites are added, adhering to natural winemaking principles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvain Bock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49580906414296,"sku":"bock-raffut","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/sylvain-bock-raffut-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780290286"},{"product_id":"sylvain-bock-petit-raffut-syrah-natural-wine","title":"Sylvain Bock Petit Raffut Syrah 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSylvain Bock Petit Raffut is a natural red wine from the Ardèche region in France. This cuvée is crafted from 100% Syrah grapes from young vines planted on limestone soils in the southern part of Ardèche. The region's diverse terroir and favorable climate contribute to the grapes' optimal ripening and flavor development. In the cellar, the grapes undergo carbonic maceration, enhancing the wine's fruitiness and softening tannins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 10 months in old barrels, allowing it to develop complexity while maintaining freshness. Bottling is done without fining, filtration, or adding sulfites, adhering to natural winemaking principles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvain Bock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49580971786456,"sku":"bock-petitraffut","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/sylvain-bock-petit-raffut-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780290283"},{"product_id":"sylvain-bock-suck-a-rock-merlot-natural-wine","title":"Sylvain Bock Suck a Rock Merlot 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSylvain Bock Suck a Rock is a natural red wine from the Ardèche region in France. This cuvée is crafted from 100% Merlot grapes from 80-year-old vines planted on clay and limestone soils. The region's diverse terroir and favorable climate contribute to the grapes' optimal ripening and flavor development. In the cellar, the grapes undergo whole-bunch maceration, enhancing the wine's fruitiness and softening tannins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for just under a year in old barrels, allowing it to develop complexity while maintaining freshness. 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