I tasted that as well as some other 'sans soufre' wines from Chapoutier earlier this year and I don't get the reason for doing it. Sure, they want to get in on some of that hot, juicy zero zero market, but I can't see someone into that going, "Oh, this wine by this large coop producer doesn't have sulfites, so it's better!" as it's not a winery-wide concept. Then again, people buy Diet Coke, so what do I know?
In any case, I would very much enjoy seeing Cave de Tain pop into la Dive Bouteille with these wines one year.
The Syrah isn't the Syrah Première Note?
I tasted that as well as some other 'sans soufre' wines from Chapoutier earlier this year and I don't get the reason for doing it. Sure, they want to get in on some of that hot, juicy zero zero market, but I can't see someone into that going, "Oh, this wine by this large coop producer doesn't have sulfites, so it's better!" as it's not a winery-wide concept. Then again, people buy Diet Coke, so what do I know?
In any case, I would very much enjoy seeing Cave de Tain pop into la Dive Bouteille with these wines one year.
No, it’s just called Exploration. I agree, the “sans soufre” branding is a total gimmick chasing natural wine cachet…