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Jérôme Lambert

Jérôme Lambert Le Fil Rouge 2023

$38.00

Why we like this wine

Style: Light to medium-bodied, juicy natural red; vibrant fruit with soft tannins and refreshing acidity
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Gamay from 60-year-old vines; sandy loam soils in Anjou, Loire Valley
Winemaking: Whole-bunch fermentation for one week, aged in vats, fermented with indigenous yeasts, bottled unfined, unfiltered, zero added sulfites
Serving Temperature & Decanting: 57-61°F; light chill recommended, no decanting necessary
Pairing: Rillettes de Tours (traditional Loire pork spread)
Similar To: Cru Beaujolais such as Fleurie or Morgon, or lighter-styled Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

Luminous ruby with violet tints. The nose offers fresh red cherry, wild strawberry, and hints of violet with subtle earthy undertones. Light and lively on the palate, with juicy red fruit, soft tannins, bright acidity, and a clean finish that invites another sip.

Food pairings

Rillettes de Tours, charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, soft cheeses, vegetable terrines, light pasta.

Product description

Jérôme Lambert Le Fil Rouge 2023 is a natural red wine crafted from 100% Gamay sourced from sixty-year-old vines rooted in sandy loam soils near Rablay-sur-Layon in Anjou. The grapes undergo whole-bunch fermentation for one week before pressing, then rest in vats until the following summer. Jérôme Lambert bottles Le Fil Rouge 2023 unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfites, allowing the wine to express the purity of its fruit and terroir. At 13.5% alcohol, this Vin de France captures the bright, juicy character typical of Loire Valley Gamay.

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Red
Wine Style:, Medium Body
Grapes:, Gamay
Farming:, Biodynamic
Vintage:, 2023
Alcohol:, 13%
Country:, France
Region:, Alsace
Appellation:, NA
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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Jérôme Lambert Le Fil Rouge 2023

$38.00

Producer profile

Jérôme Lambert

Jérôme Lambert farms approximately four to six hectares spread across small parcels in Thouarcé, Faye d'Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon, and Champ-sur-Layon. Born in Rablay-sur-Layon, he grew up with a natural curiosity for winemaking—as a teenager, he would collect leftover grapes, stomp them, and watch the juice ferment.

Lambert began making wine seriously in 2003, starting with just a fraction of a hectare. For over a decade, he worked with less than one hectare, guided by instinct and occasional advice from neighbors like Richard Leroy. His approach to viticulture has been organic from the start, with a focus on promoting biodiversity rather than imposing structure on his land. He allows native plants to grow freely among the vines and tends to his parcels with the same care he gives to his vegetable garden and farm animals—he also raises chickens, pigs, and sheep.

In the cellar, Lambert's philosophy centers on purity and non-intervention. He ferments with indigenous yeasts and bottles without fining, filtration, or added sulfites. His discovery that sulfites negatively affected his wines came early—after asking Richard Leroy to help him add sulfites to his first barrel in 2003, he noticed the wine tasted worse. From that point forward, he has worked without additions.

Lambert is best known for his Chenin Blanc wines, produced from old vines planted over schist and harvested in multiple passes based on ripeness. His reds—including Le Fil Rouge from Gamay and Le Zu de Fruit from Grolleau—come from vines on sandy loam, producing wines that are juicy, lively, and immediately appealing. He also crafts pétillant naturel sparkling wines that have earned a devoted following.

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Wine region

Alsace, France

Anjou sits in the western Loire Valley, roughly 20 kilometers southwest of Angers, where the Layon River carves gentle south-facing slopes through a landscape of schist, sandy loam, and gravel. This part of the Loire has become a focal point for natural winemaking over the past two decades, with the village of Rablay-sur-Layon at its heart.

While Anjou is traditionally known for the sweet Chenin Blanc wines of Coteaux du Layon—where morning mists from the river encourage botrytis development—the region also produces distinctive dry whites and increasingly recognized reds. The sandy loam soils that predominate in certain parcels around Rablay provide ideal conditions for red varieties like Gamay, Grolleau, and Cabernet Franc, yielding wines of finesse and drinkability rather than power.

The area benefits from a mild continental climate moderated by Atlantic influences from the west. The woodlands of the Vendée to the southwest offer protection from harsh ocean winds, while the river valleys create sheltered mesoclimates. Summers are warm enough to ripen grapes fully, yet the region retains the fresh acidity that defines Loire wines.

Rablay-sur-Layon has developed a strong community of natural wine producers, many of whom choose to bottle under the Vin de France designation rather than navigate appellation rules. Pioneers like Richard Leroy and Olivier Cousin helped establish Anjou's reputation as a place where winemakers could work freely, inspiring a generation of vignerons committed to organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar.

Discover wines from this vibrant region in our Loire Valley collection and explore more French natural wines. For juicy, food-friendly reds, browse our natural red wine selection.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

See here our shipping policy.

Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

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2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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