Patrick Desplats 'Epona'
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'Patrick Desplats is a pioneering figure in the world of natural wine, known for his radical approach to winemaking and deep connection to nature. After co-founding Domaine des Griottes and producing influential zero-zero wines in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he shifted to using qvevri, inspired by Georgian winemaking traditions. In 2020, he saw his vision come to full fruition with a highly successful vintage, marking a new peak in his 20-year career. Despite many challenges from frost and climate change along his decades-long journey, Patrick continues to embrace nature’s unpredictability, focusing on energy and polyculture, creating wines that reflect his deep and profound philosophy of harmony with the earth.' - Don't Worry Wines
'Epona' itself is a single vineyard of less than 1 hectare, and a field blend of over 20 different grape varieties. Roughly half of the vines are around 20 years old, and the other half are vines that are over one hundred years old, inherited through the estate. This plot of land has never seen any chemicals or pesticides, and is the magnum opus of his field blend work. A philosophical moment in perfection in the natural wine world, created by a master of his craft. Due to its rarity, we only have 2.
Region: Loire Valley, France
Grapes: pineau d'aunis + chenin + gamay + chardonnay + sauvignon blanc + cab franc + cab sauv + grolleau + grolleau gris + pinot gris + more + more + more
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Patrick Desplats 'Epona'
Details
'Patrick Desplats is a pioneering figure in the world of natural wine, known for his radical approach to winemaking and deep connection to nature. After co-founding Domaine des Griottes and producing influential zero-zero wines in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he shifted to using qvevri, inspired by Georgian winemaking traditions. In 2020, he saw his vision come to full fruition with a highly successful vintage, marking a new peak in his 20-year career. Despite many challenges from frost and climate change along his decades-long journey, Patrick continues to embrace nature’s unpredictability, focusing on energy and polyculture, creating wines that reflect his deep and profound philosophy of harmony with the earth.' - Don't Worry Wines
'Epona' itself is a single vineyard of less than 1 hectare, and a field blend of over 20 different grape varieties. Roughly half of the vines are around 20 years old, and the other half are vines that are over one hundred years old, inherited through the estate. This plot of land has never seen any chemicals or pesticides, and is the magnum opus of his field blend work. A philosophical moment in perfection in the natural wine world, created by a master of his craft. Due to its rarity, we only have 2.
Region: Loire Valley, France
Grapes: pineau d'aunis + chenin + gamay + chardonnay + sauvignon blanc + cab franc + cab sauv + grolleau + grolleau gris + pinot gris + more + more + more
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