{"title":"Thibault Ducroux","description":"\u003cp\u003eThibault Ducroux grew up in Beaujolais watching his father work the vines, but the real turning point came when he discovered the writings of Jules Chauvet, the region's 20th-century natural wine pioneer. That encounter changed the direction of his career entirely. After studying viticulture and oenology, he honed his practice at Julien Sunier's estate before striking out on his own in 2019, when he purchased his first 1.25 hectares and released En Roue Libre, a tribute to both his freewheeling approach to winemaking and his passion for cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThibault now farms 10.5 hectares across three appellations: 5.5 hectares in Beaujolais, 4.24 in Morgon, and 0.76 in Fleurie. Vines average 50 years of age and are planted at a high density of 10,000 plants per hectare, a choice that naturally limits yields and builds concentration. Organic viticulture is in conversion toward certification, and all grapes are hand-harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/thibault-ducroux\"\u003eThibault Ducroux producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thibault-ducroux-en-roue-libre-beaujolais","title":"Thibault Ducroux En Roue Libre Beaujolais 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEn Roue Libre, a French term for freewheeling or neutral gear, honors Thibault's hands-off natural winemaking methods and his love for cycling. Thibault used to race in a club before dedicating himself to full-time winemaking, and the bike remains an enormous weekend pleasure for him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe grapes used for En Roue Libre are Gamay. The vineyard consists of clay-silt soil, and the vines have an average age of 40. Thibault himself farms the vineyard organically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe winemaking process involves hand-harvesting the grapes and traditional whole-bunch carbonic maceration. Spontaneous fermentation occurs, and the wine is aged on fine lees in concrete vats for eight months. There is no fining or filtration, and a maximum of 2ppm of SO2 is added at bottling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe wine has a light, fruity, and crunchy personality. It is best served \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e chilled with good charcuterie or goat cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thibault Ducroux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45010757943512,"sku":"ducroux-enroue","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/thibault-ducroux-beaujolais-en-roue-libre-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780290379"},{"product_id":"thibault-ducroux-beaujolais-nouveau","title":"Thibault Ducroux Beaujolais Nouveau 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThibault Ducroux Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 is produced from 100% Gamay sourced from sustainably managed vineyards near Lantignié in Beaujolais. The grapes grow on classic pink granite soils that provide drainage and minerality. Thibault Ducroux hand-harvests the fruit early to capture bright acidity and freshness, then employs strict whole-bunch carbonic maceration for three days in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. The wine ferments spontaneously with native yeasts, and Thibault Ducroux Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 ages minimally in tank before bottling in time for the traditional November release. The wine is unfined and unfiltered with maximum 2ppm sulfur added, following organic principles and biodynamic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thibault Ducroux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51115907219672,"sku":"DUCROUX-BOJONOUVEAU","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/thibault-ducroux-beaujolais-nouveau-deslop.png?v=1784589252"}],"url":"https:\/\/primalwine.com\/collections\/thibault-ducroux.oembed","provider":"Primal Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}