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L'Opéra des Vins Les Années Folles 2022

L'Opéra des Vins • 750ml

$45

L'Opéra des Vins Les Années Folles 2022 is a white pet-nat wine by legendary winemaker Jean-Pierre Robinot made from 60% Chenin Blanc and 40% Pineau d'Aunis from a vineyard in Jasnieres. Elegance and complexity. Only eleven bottles available.

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The Wine: L'Opéra des Vins Les Années Folles 2022

L'Opéra des Vins Les Années Folles 2022 is a white pet-nat wine by legendary winemaker Jean-Pierre Robinot made from 60% Chenin Blanc and 40% Pineau d'Aunis from a vineyard in Jasnieres. Elegance and complexity. Only eleven bottles available.

The Producer: Jean-Pierre Robinot

Jean-Pierre developed a passion for wine at 22 after tasting Cheval Blanc 1964. Influenced by Jules Chauvet and Marcel Lapierre in the late 1980s, he had a wine revelation. He opened L'Ange Vin, one of Paris' first natural wine bars. In his early 30s, he co-founded “Le Rouge et Blanc” magazine with Michel Bettane, now a renowned publication on natural French wine growers.

After 12 years in the bar and magazine industry, Jean-Pierre started his own winery in 2001 in Chahaignes, his hometown in the Loire. He acquired land and planted Pineau d'Aunis, Chenin Blanc, and Gamay vines. The labels, often his or his daughter's art. Jean-Pierre makes wine under two labels: L'Ange Vin from his vineyards and L'Opéra des Vins from purchased grapes.

Jean-Pierre Robinot natural winemaker in the Loire Valley, nautral wine, organic wine, raw wine.

The Region: Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a vast region located in western France. It stretches from the hills of Auvergne all the way to the Atlantic coast, cut in half by the Loire River. With over 4 million hectoliters of wine per year, the Loire Valley is one of France’s biggest and most diverse wine producing regions. The Lore Valley’s production ranges from every-day quaffable and unpretentious wine to some of the country’s finest whites and reds.


The Terroir of the Loire Valley

Upper Loire sub-region: continental climate, soils are mostly flint and limestone formations. This is the land of Sauvignon Blanc, with Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé being the most famous appellations (AOC).

Touraine sub-region: continental climate, soils can be clay with flint or limestone, and chalk. Chenin Blanc is the main grape varietal for white wines, with Sauvignon Blanc coming in second. Red wines are made mostly from Cabernet Franc.

Anjou sub-region: maritime to continental climate, crumbly and soft soil formation called tuffeau. Anjou is well-known for its Chenin Blanc wines, mostly dry although there are good examples of sweet Chenin Blanc in Coteaux du Layon.

Saumur sub-region: continental to maritime climate, soils are made of tuffeau limestone in this similar to Anjou sub-region. Chenin Blanc is vinified as a sparkling wine with the champenoise method, Cabernet Franc is made into light and peppery wines.

Pays Nantais sub-region: maritime climate, the region stretches to the Atlantic Ocean. Soils are rocky with granite formations. Muscadet is the main grape varietal of this area, known for wines that are mineral, crisp, and refreshing.


The White Wines of Loire Valley

White wines represent the biggest share with about 65% of the total production. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Melon de Bourgogne, and Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne are the most popular grape varietals in the region.


The Red Wines of Loire Valley

Loire Valley reds are very distinct in terms of their style. Light and lean, lively and fruity, easy-drinking and food-friendly, they are some of the best everyday wines on the market. Some of the best examples of this style are made from Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Malbec.

 

Shipping & Returns

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Heat damage

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Returns Policy

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us at (424) 414-2040 or via e-mail at hello@primalwine.com between 9 am and 5 pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Sunday, we would like to understand and try to solve your concerns. We can offer refunds only as store credit.