Gaspard

Gaspard Pinot Noir 2024

$25.00

Style: Dry, light to medium-bodied red; fruit-forward and easy-drinking with soft tannins and earthy undertones
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Pinot Noir from Saint-Pourçain AOC; 30-40 year old organically farmed vines; clay-limestone soils in the Auvergne region of the upper Loire
Winemaking: Semi-carbonic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 350-hectoliter tanks; eight months aging; light filtration; minimal sulfur (less than 3g)
Serving Temperature & Decanting: Serve at 55-60°F; no decanting required—this wine is ready to pour
Pairing: Pâté de campagne
Similar To: Lighter Beaujolais cru or cooler-climate Burgundy for fans of bright, fruit-driven Pinot Noir without heavy oak

Tasting notes

Light to medium ruby with translucent edges. The nose presents ripe cherry, dark berries, and subtle earthy smoke with mineral undertones. On the palate, juicy black fruit meets gentle tannins and pleasant acidity, finishing with hints of spice and refreshing length.

Food pairings

Pâté de campagne, charcuterie boards, roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, duck confit, soft-ripened cheeses, ratatouille

Product description

Gaspard Pinot Noir 2024 is a natural wine sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the Saint-Pourçain appellation of France's Loire Valley. The grapes come from 30-40 year old vines planted in clay-limestone soils. Created under the Jenny & François umbrella by Jenny Lefcourt, Gaspard Pinot Noir 2024 undergoes semi-carbonic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large tanks, followed by eight months of aging. The wine receives light filtration and minimal sulfur addition (less than 3g) before bottling. This approachable Loire red exemplifies the Gaspard label's commitment to quality natural winemaking at accessible prices. 12% ABV.

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Red
Wine Style:, Medium Body
Grapes:, Pinot Noir
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2024
Alcohol:, 12%
Country:, France
Region:, Loire Valley
Appellation:, NA
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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Gaspard Pinot Noir 2024

$25.00

Producer profile

Gaspard

Gaspard is a house label created by Jenny & François Selections. Jenny Lefcourt founded the company in 2000 with her then-husband François Ecot. The business began as a side project while Lefcourt pursued her PhD at Harvard. She was studying French film and literature but kept returning to Paris wine bars. Natural wine captured her attention. Academia gave way to importing.

Lefcourt discovered natural wine by accident. A shop owner in Paris poured her a cloudy Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. The experience changed her direction. She began carrying sample bottles in her suitcase from France to New York. Those early imports landed at influential Manhattan restaurants including Veritas and Gramercy Tavern. The company grew from there.

Jenny & François now operates from offices in Tribeca. The company distributes to all 50 states. Annual case sales grow around 30 percent. Lefcourt employs 16 people. The portfolio includes producers from France, Austria, Italy, Spain, and beyond. Every bottle carries the Jenny & François grape cluster logo.

Gaspard wines come from trusted growers in the central Loire Valley. The grapes are sourced from sustainable or organic vineyards on clay-limestone soils. A local winemaker produces the wines to Jenny & François specifications. Fermentation relies on indigenous yeasts. The wines age in concrete, stainless steel, or neutral oak. All bottles are filtered but not fined. Sulfite levels stay low.

Swedish artist Madlen Herrstrom designed the Gaspard labels. She also created the name. The range includes Gamay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Pineau d'Aunis. These wines deliver quality and affordability. They reflect Lefcourt's two decades of expertise in natural wine.

Wine region

Loire Valley, France

Saint-Pourçain sits in the Auvergne region of central France, technically part of the Loire Valley yet geographically closer to Burgundy and the Rhône. This small appellation covers 19 communes around Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, encompassing roughly 600 hectares of vineyards at the confluence of the Allier and Sioule rivers. The region achieved AOC status in 2009 after decades as a VDQS classification dating to 1951.

The terroir here reflects the volcanic heritage of the Massif Central. Soils range from chalky clay slopes along the Sioule to sandy gravel alluvial terraces above the Allier, with granite formations in western vineyards. This geological diversity, combined with continental climate influences, creates conditions particularly favorable for Pinot Noir—locally called "Auvergnat," suggesting the variety's deep roots in this area.

Saint-Pourçain's winemaking history stretches back to Roman times, with Benedictine monks developing viticulture during the Middle Ages. The wines appeared in France's first wine competition in the 14th century and enjoyed privileged status at the Bourbon royal court. Though the region fell into obscurity during the 20th century, recent decades have seen independent vignerons revitalizing quality production.

Red wines from Saint-Pourçain typically blend Gamay and Pinot Noir, though single-varietal expressions of each are permitted. The cool nights and extended growing season yield light, fruity reds with bright acidity—more reminiscent of Burgundy than typical Loire styles. White wines feature Chardonnay alongside Tressallier (Sacy), an indigenous variety prized for its vivacity and aromatic, slightly spicy profile.

In 2019, producers from Saint-Pourçain joined neighboring appellations to form Loire Volcanique, an association highlighting wines from this volcanic terroir often overlooked by the broader Loire narrative.

Explore Loire Valley natural wines and French natural wines.

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Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

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