{"title":"Alexandre Bain","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eAlexandre Bain, a free voice from Pouilly-Fumé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eBiodynamics, ripeness and living wines in Tracy-sur-Loire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eA native of \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"138\"\u003ePouilly\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eAlexandre Bain\u003c\/strong\u003e is an emblematic figure of \u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eliving wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. He has been based in \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eTracy-sur-Loire\u003c\/strong\u003esince \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the heart of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"309\"\u003ePouilly-Fumé appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e, just a few kilometres from \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eSancerre\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Loire Valley. Starting out with no vines of his own, he launched his project with \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lieu-dit \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eBoisfleury\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a first vintage that immediately stood out for its promise. Today, Alexandre Bain farms around \u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eten hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, all worked according to \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"660\"\u003ebiodynamic principles\u003c\/strong\u003e. His deep attachment to the land comes in part from his \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"742\"\u003egrandfather, a farmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, a foundational influence on his relationship with the living world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eA committed advocate of \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"852\"\u003ebiodynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e, some of his parcels are \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eploughed by horse\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Percheron fittingly named \u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e“Phénomène.”\u003c\/strong\u003e From \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e2014 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, he was stripped of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003ePouilly-Fumé appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e for various reasons, including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eheight of the grass between the rows\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a long battle, Alexandre Bain ultimately regained the right to claim the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003ePouilly-Fumé\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eLiving wines, embraced ripeness and total freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eThe philosophy of the estate is clear: to bottle \u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eliving wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e100% grape juice\u003c\/strong\u003e. For some cuvées, this ideal is achieved every year; for others, it depends on the quality of the vintage. Overall, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003every few inputs or oenological products\u003c\/strong\u003e are used at the domaine, in order to preserve the most sincere expression possible of the grape and its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eThe style of Alexandre Bain’s wines runs counter to what has dominated \u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003ePouilly-Fumé\u003c\/strong\u003e for several decades. Where conventional viticulture often seeks extreme clarity and sometimes a form of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eunder-ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e, Alexandre Bain instead pursues \u003cstrong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eoptimal ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e. He has thus become known for his \u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eout-of-the-ordinary Sauvignon Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e, vinified with complete freedom and, in some cases, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eaged for several years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wines often golden in colour, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eheady aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes marked by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003espices or exotic fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, always surprising, and capable of combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003efreshness and ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e with rare precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2654\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eliving wines\u003c\/strong\u003e of Alexandre Bain deliberately depart from the classic and traditional style of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003ePouilly-Fumé\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet stand out for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003epurity and energy\u003c\/strong\u003e. We met Alexandre by chance — and for once, not in the vineyard, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eat our place\u003c\/strong\u003e. A friend of friends, he came to meet us in the heart of summer on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eÎle d’Oléron\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we now look forward to visiting him soon on his \u003cstrong data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eLoire Valley soils\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"l-dange-2022-alexandre-bain","title":"L d'Ange 2022 - Alexandre Bain","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/alexandre-bain\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Bain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e L'Ange showcases depth and maturity, with extended aging (nearly two years) that imparts volume and a broader aromatic profile, sometimes hinting at almond, ripe white fruit, and a touch of golden hue. Yet the wine remains structured: it retains a mineral backbone and a salinity that prevent any heaviness, giving the impression of a great white wine built on aging rather than brilliance. It's a Sauvignon Blanc of substance and character, finishing clean and persistent. Perfect with roast poultry, complementing its ample texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Bain","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56517601132919,"sku":"ABAINLDAN22","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/a4699aa7b33c66cc475c38811286c55c.png?v=1768214520"},{"product_id":"champ-couturier-2023-alexandre-bain","title":"Champ Couturier 2023 - Alexandre Bain","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/alexandre-bain\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Bain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Champ Couturier presents a more surprising, more \"gastronomic\" facet: a Sauvignon Blanc that embraces notes of dried fruit and an almost Jura-like breadth, while maintaining a vibrant tension. The terroir is often described as one of the estate's finest, and this is evident in the wine's structure: it holds its own, it lingers, it never loses focus. A white wine for the table, for a meal, for leisurely conversation, that gains in complexity as it breathes. Pair it with aged Comté cheese or seared scallops to complement its protein content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Bain","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56517602443639,"sku":"ABAINCC23","price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/7892317941f3755803afa16db76511ab.png?v=1768214525"},{"product_id":"pierre-precieuse-33-mois-2022-alexandre-bain","title":"Pierre Precieuse 33 mois 2022 - Alexandre Bain","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/alexandre-bain\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Bain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e “33 months” is not a mere detail: it's a maturation period that lengthens the wine, intensifies it, and gives it that rare, almost tactile patina for a Sauvignon Blanc. One finds a ripe and profound fruit, with hints of apricot, quince, and medlar, but always framed by a very distinct mineral energy. The sensation is that of a white wine in a class of its own: radiant without heaviness, ample without flabbiness, with a finish as long as a salt trail. Pair it with a beautiful roasted turbot or poultry in a cream and herb sauce to appreciate its texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Bain","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56517603492215,"sku":"ABAINPP33M22","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/54d493763ac8d719825348e6bc0b6e62.png?v=1768214532"},{"product_id":"pierre-precieuse-2019-alexandre-bain","title":"Pierre Precieuse 2019 - Alexandre Bain","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/alexandre-bain\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Bain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Here, Sauvignon Blanc breaks the mold: no demonstrative aroma, but a sensation of ripe grapes bitten into, followed by a stony impression that takes hold of the palate and refreshes it. This is the Bain style: a white wine made without additives that retains depth, a mineral energy that guides rather than bursts forth, far removed from \"formulaic\" Sauvignon Blancs. The wine unfolds with a calm breadth, a salinity that returns in waves, and a finish that cleanses while leaving a sense of complexity. Perfect with a very lightly lemony ceviche, just enough to complement its minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2019\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Bain","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56517605359991,"sku":"ABAINPP19","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/e404f825437d3daaf3f1394dfd82ab64.png?v=1768214540"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-eu\/collections\/alexandre-bain.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}