{"title":"The Pebbles of Paradise","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e Domaine Les Cailloux du Paradis, a unique Loire Valley wine in Sologne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"146\"\u003e Transmission, living soil and committed viticulture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"200\"\u003eNear Soings-en-Sologne, \u003cstrong data-end=\"253\" data-start=\"233\"\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e has taken up the mantle of the family estate founded by his father, Claude Courtois, placing his work within a landscape unusual for viticulture: a Sologne of poor but vibrant soils, woods, fields, and vineyards intertwined. The estate covers approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"505\"\u003e13 to 18 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e , including several old vines, cultivated \u003cstrong data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"574\"\u003ewithout any chemical inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e , with absolute respect for microbial life and biodiversity. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"716\"\u003e Living wines, diversity and pure expression of the place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"773\"\u003eEach vintage from Domaine Les Cailloux du Paradis is an exploration: Gamay, Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis, Sauvignon Blanc, and Romorantin coexist on diverse plots, fermented naturally, and aged for extended periods in barrels or vats, depending on the wine. The wines are characterized by a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003evibrant minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e , a marked freshness, and a rare \u003cstrong data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003efreedom of expression\u003c\/strong\u003e : here, the vine breathes, the soil speaks, and the winemaker becomes its messenger. Domaine Les Cailloux du Paradis has established itself as one of the Loire Valley's most distinctive estates: a unique terroir, an uncompromising approach, and vibrant wines where rigor and the poetry of nature unite.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quartz-2023-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Quartz 2023 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/les-cailloux-du-paradis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=caillou\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Etienne Courtois\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sunnier vintage, the 2023 Quartz is generous, ample, and caressing. The nose evokes white peach, candied lemon, and a delicate touch of almond. The palate maintains a linear structure despite its richness, supported by an underlying minerality and a beautiful length. A vibrant, precise, and enveloping white wine, where the flinty clay terroir is subtly evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape varieties: 60% Menu Pineau \u0026amp; 40% Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56214493462903,"sku":"COURTOISQUA23","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/384298496268561f74e39ba5102d3c9f.png?v=1763644111"},{"product_id":"racines-blanc-2022-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Racines Blanc 2022 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/les-cailloux-du-paradis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=caillou\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Etienne Courtois\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's flagship cuvée, crafted from a blend of fifteen grape varieties planted for their diversity and resilience. The nose evokes ripe apple, linden blossom, delicate honey, and damp stone. On the palate, the wine unfolds, ample and vibrant, carried by a mineral tension and a noble bitterness. A living, poetic white wine, brimming with natural complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Blend of about fifteen grape varieties\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56214494544247,"sku":"COURTOISRACINESB22","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/cf4bf11a79d9c9b490c38280c0f12580.png?v=1763644122"},{"product_id":"licaunais-2022-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"L'Icaunais 2022 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/les-cailloux-du-paradis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=caillou\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Etienne Courtois\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolute rarity, made from the Gascon grape variety of which only a few hectares remain, this wine reveals a unique character: aromas of fresh red fruit, dried herbs, and delicate spices. The palate, full of suppleness, offers a velvety texture and a lingering saline finish. A vibrant, elegant, and singular red, at the crossroads of fruit and the memory of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gascon\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 10.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56214497132919,"sku":"COURTOISICAUNAIS22","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/0ac65d1016ab55ab7ee1c80d9d1c54e9.png?v=1763644131"},{"product_id":"racines-rouge-2020-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Racines Rouge 2020 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/les-cailloux-du-paradis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=caillou\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Etienne Courtois\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from a rich blend of rare, old grape varieties, grown on the estate's flinty clay soils, this wine embodies the vibrant spirit of the Courtois family: freedom, patience, and sincerity. The nose opens with aromas of Morello cherry, bramble, and black pepper. The palate is deep, layered with fine tannins and an earthy salinity reminiscent of forest and stone. A vibrant red, both wild and refined, crafted for patient souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Blend of about twenty grape varieties\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 10.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56214501359991,"sku":"COURTOISRACINESR20","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/d3c9f37ead4f410c6b20fbf3d6dc435c_24674a12-e57b-4891-b18d-1eecd0a0af59.png?v=1763644144"},{"product_id":"romorantin-2022-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Romorantin 2022 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Romorantin with depth that deserves a little time in the glass. Etienne Courtois works the grape variety here in Sologne, with manual harvests, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and especially a long aging in old barrels. We find quince, ripe apple, apricot, and beeswax, with a dense, dry palate well-tensioned by a beautiful mineral framework. It's a singular white, with character and a real capacity to evolve in the bottle. Best served with fish in sauce or poultry, rather than drunk quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Romorantin\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e⁒Alcohol content: 10.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57390726218103,"sku":"COURTOISROMO22","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/582b88fc709ae80fa6337bb005c1d000.png?v=1787036806"},{"product_id":"quartz-2024-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Quartz 2024 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% Menu Pineau and 40% Sauvignon, two grape varieties grown in the clay and flint soils of Cailloux du Paradis. At Étienne Courtois’s, fermentation happens naturally and the wines are aged at their own pace, resulting in whites with depth and plenty of personality. In the glass, you’ll find quince, white peach and citrus, with a full-bodied palate and that saline finish that gets your mouth watering. A Loire white with as much substance as energy, perfect with a beautiful fish dish or some seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape varieties: 60% Menu Pineau \u0026amp; 40% Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e⁒Alcohol content: 11°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57626006520183,"sku":"COURTOISQUA24","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/c7042d33e9e4046d9ef4bfda423fb9c2.png?v=1792503435"},{"product_id":"romorantin-2023-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Romorantin 2023 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White wine crafted by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomorantin is somewhat of a hidden treasure in Sologne, and Étienne Courtois knows exceptionally well how to showcase it. Grown on the estate's clay-limestone soils, it produces a white wine with real personality. You'll find notes of candied apple, quince, citrus, and a few vegetal undertones, with a generous palate, vibrant acidity, and a long, almost sharp finish. A white with character—far from an easy-drinking wine, but one that leaves you wanting another sip. Open it with fish in sauce or leave it in the cellar for a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Romorantin\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e⁒Alcohol content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57626006946167,"sku":"COURTOISROM23","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/f5490b4e619bddabef42de6cb86c0fe4.png?v=1792503473"},{"product_id":"racines-blanc-2023-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Racines Blanc 2023 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White wine produced by \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRacines Blanc represents the full diversity of the Cailloux du Paradis vineyard brought together in a single wine. Around fifteen white grape varieties grown in Sologne, blended to let the terroir speak rather than any particular variety. In the glass, we find ripe apple, pear, citrus fruits, and some floral notes, with a generous palate, a lovely texture, and that freshness that makes you want to come back for more. A singular, indulgent, and energetic white wine that pairs just as well with roasted fish as it does with a nice cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Blend of about fifteen grape varieties\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e⁒Alcohol content: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57626007634295,"sku":"COURTOISRB23","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/181f261ba786f08e4fd92fe50b8a6a5e.png?v=1792503503"},{"product_id":"evidence-2014-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Evidence 2014 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than ten years after the harvest, this Menu Pineau has had time to develop quite a personality. A historic Loire grape variety, it produces whites at Étienne Courtois’s that can age for years with plenty of character. Expect candied yellow fruit, beeswax, sweet spices and a few dried-fruit notes, with a deep palate, lovely substance and a freshness that still keeps the wine standing tall. A bottle to take your time over, served in large glasses, alongside poultry with morels or well-aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Menu Pineau\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2014\u003cbr\u003e⁒Alcohol content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Cailloux du Paradis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57626050855287,"sku":"COURTOISEV14","price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/e41a829f6a7694eab3a9ad53a96d043e.png?v=1792503547"},{"product_id":"ornorm-2023-les-cailloux-du-paradis","title":"Or'Norm 2023 - Les Cailloux du Paradis","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEtienne Courtois\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Or'Norm, Romorantin takes on a whole new dimension. 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