{"title":"Benoit Courault","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"334\" data-start=\"279\"\u003eFrom service to soil: a sommelier turned winemaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"376\"\u003eFrom Beaune to Tavel, a revelation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"417\"\u003eA trained \u003cstrong\u003esommelier\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBenoit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCourault\u003c\/strong\u003e has always been immersed in the world of wine and quickly had the irrepressible desire to know more by seeking to understand what was hidden behind the bottles. He therefore decided to embark on a more comprehensive training by joining the Beaune wine high school. As part of his training, he thus completed numerous internships, mainly in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/bourgogne\" title=\"Burgundy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e in conventional fields. After his studies, his interest in\u003cstrong\u003e biodynamic wines\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enatural wine\u003c\/strong\u003e led him to work alongside \u003cstrong\u003eEric Pfifferling\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/langlore\" title=\"L'Anglore\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/langlore\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDomaine de l’Anglore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It is on the terroirs of \u003cstrong\u003eTavel\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cstrong\u003eBenoît\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCourault\u003c\/strong\u003e will learn a lot on all fronts: in the vineyards and in the cellar. This experience will completely change his perception of wine and open the doors to another world; that of working with love on the living, the world of \u003cstrong\u003enatural wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eA Loire adventure rooted in schist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003eFrom Tavel to Faye-d’Anjou, in search of independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1986\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eAfter three years spent in Tavel, Benoit decided to embark on his own adventure and bought a \u003cstrong\u003e6-hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e estate with his wife in \u003cstrong\u003eFaye\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ed'Anjou\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\" title=\"Loire\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. From the start, he practiced \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a lot of work around herbal teas, infusions, macerations, etc. He also launched numerous trials on green manure. The soil at Benoît is representative of this little corner of Anjou: the majority of its vines are rooted on schist soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"2034\"\u003eAnjou varieties and goblet-trained vines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2286\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenoit Courault\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivates the classic Anjou grape varieties: \u003cstrong\u003eChenin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGrolleau\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFranc\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePineau\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ed'Aunis\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather surprisingly, the vines are mostly trained in \u003cstrong\u003egoblet\u003c\/strong\u003e form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"2372\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003eA living cellar, with precise gestures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003eGentle winemaking and sensitive aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2735\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003eOn the cellar side, the reds are put into vats in whole bunches then lightly crushed underfoot. The alcoholic fermentations then take place in old barrels. For the whites, the pressing is quite long, the juice is then put into barrels, sometimes in tuns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2825\" data-start=\"2784\"\u003eCult cuvées for discerning drinkers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3044\" data-start=\"2826\"\u003eBenoît's wines have, year after year, acquired a solid reputation among \u003cstrong\u003enatural wine lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eGilbourg\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGuinechiens\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRouliers\u003c\/strong\u003e are now present on many beautiful starred restaurants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-grande-maille-2023-magnum-benoit-courault","title":"The Great Mesh 2023 Magnum - Benoit Courault","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenoit Courault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe new cuvée from Benoit Courault is also available in magnum! If you thought Cabernet Franc lacked softness, get ready to be surprised. A red full of finesse, as is often the case with Benoit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e📍Region : \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍇Variety : Cabernet Franc\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e📆Vintage : 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e% Alcohol Content : 13°\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Courault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53509333156215,"sku":"BCOURAULTLGMMAG23","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/09def8fe93e152e2a1e6d5199061bd0f_c80b66c6-465f-464a-8a56-a339a383fa43.jpg?v=1731402062"},{"product_id":"la-grande-maille-2023-benoit-courault","title":"The Great Mesh 2023 - Benoit Courault","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenoit Courault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe new cuvée from Benoit Courault ! If you thought Cabernet Franc lacked softness, get ready to be surprised. A red wine full of finesse, as is often the case with Benoit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e📍Region : \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍇Variety : Cabernet Franc\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e📆Vintage : 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e% Alcohol Content : 13°\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Courault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53509333188983,"sku":"BCOURAULTLGM23","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/02c69434c4840e9c16ea121197a37910.jpg?v=1731402069"},{"product_id":"la-coulee-2024-benoit-courault","title":"La Coulée 2024 - Benoit Courault","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾Red wine made by Benoît Courault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 100% Grolleau, harvested at full maturity from sandy-clay soils. Gentle maceration with whole bunches, spontaneous fermentation, and short aging to preserve the fruit. The nose opens with aromas of tart cherry, violet, and bramble. The palate is fluid, crisp, lightly spiced, and beautifully fresh. A lively, honest, and vibrant wine, full of immediate pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Grolleau\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Courault","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56152460558711,"sku":"BCOURAULTLC24","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/25e0c076436ea29430daef5a825d2302.png?v=1762765511"},{"product_id":"les-vergers-de-letang-2024-benoit-courault","title":"Les Vergers de l'étang 2024 - Benoit Courault","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾Red wine made by Benoît Courault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A blend of 70% Grolleau and 30% Pineau d'Aunis, grown on the sandy loams and red clays of Anjou Noir. Whole-cluster fermentation, short maceration, no additives. The nose opens with aromas of fresh raspberry, white pepper, and peony. On the palate, it is juicy, ethereal, full of fruit and vibrancy. A lively, pure, and easy-drinking red wine with brilliant energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape varieties: 70% Grolleau, 30% Pineau d'Aunis\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Courault","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":56152464064887,"sku":"BCOURAULTLVDL24","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/5e3a4bac95eebbc0f6ee0e394b46ece8.png?v=1762765515"},{"product_id":"gilbourg-2019-benoit-courault","title":"Gilbourg 2019 - Benoit Courault","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 White wine made by \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Courault\u003c\/u\u003e .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A cult classic from the estate, this 100% Chenin Blanc comes from a southwest-facing slope of friable schist and quartz. Patiently vinified and aged for an extended period in old barrels, with no additives. The nose charms with aromas of candied mirabelle plum, acacia honey, and flint. The palate, ample and silky, finishes with vibrant tension and remarkable length. A truly exquisite, additive-free wine, both dense and pure, possessing a rare serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Chenin\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2019\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoit Courault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56152464097655,"sku":"BCOURAULTGUI19","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/be94cc6e9a458600a48e70daac49b1ba.png?v=1762765522"},{"product_id":"les-guinechiens-2023-benoit-courault","title":"Les Guinechiens 2023 - Benoit Courault","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 White wine made by \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoit Courault\u003c\/u\u003e .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Pure Chenin Blanc, from a terroir of weathered sands and schist, hand-harvested at perfect ripeness. 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