Ardèche, in the French natural wine landscape, is full of little-known treasures. This wild region, between mountains and scrubland, attracts a new (and old) generation of passionate natural winemakers , eager to produce sincere, free... and affordable wines.
If you thought that natural wines always meant elitist prices, these two vintages for less than €15 will prove you wrong. A focus on two activist regions, two committed estates, and two favorite bottles to order online .
Ardèche, land of freedom and vibrant wines
A land of character with a warm and dry climate, the Ardèche offers ideal terrain for growing vines using natural agriculture . Here, there's no fuss: the soils are alive, the vines are pampered without chemicals, and the winemaking process is carried out with respect for the grapes and the weather.
The region's winegrowers often work in small structures, sometimes alone or as a couple, with a common vision: to produce accessible, drinkable, digestible and unadorned natural wines .
All lend themselves wonderfully to gentle vinification, without added sulfites or with minimal doses, for a lively and sincere wine .
🍇 Domaine Les Vigneaux – Resistance and conviction
Domaine Les Vigneaux , run by Hélène & Christophe Comte , has been producing sincere and committed wines for several years, with a strong connection to the Ardèche terroir. Without artifice, its wines demonstrate great energy.
👉 Rez'istant 2021 : Natural wine from the Rhône (Ardèche), Grenache blanc and Marsanne grape varieties. Dry, fruity and expressive white wine, well-balanced with a slight tension.
- Type of wine: natural white
- Grape varieties: Grenache blanc & Marsanne
- Style: Gourmet, balanced, slightly spicy
- Food and wine pairings: Perfect as an aperitif, it can be served with a meal with shrimp, prawns, squid, grilled white fish (mackerel à la plancha), and white meats too (chicken skewers). Any raw or cooked vegetables will work. For cheeses, cow's milk or sheep's milk, pressed cheese (Tomme sheep's milk & goat's milk). It can be served with dessert with a fruit salad for example.
💶 Price: €14.50 incl. VAT
👉 Order Rez'istant 2021 – Domaine Les Vigneaux
But Ardèche is not the only region to thrill natural wine lovers: Languedoc, with its generous climate and diverse terroirs, is also home to talented winemakers with a resolutely natural philosophy.
Julien Peyras & Domaine Les Vigneaux: two winegrowers, one philosophy
🍷 Julien Peyras – sincerity in a bottle
Based in Paulhan, Hérault (Languedoc), Julien Peyras produces natural wines that are highly drinkable. His approach is minimalist: no additives, no filtration, no cosmetics.
👉 Gourmandise 2021 , its flagship vintage, is a smooth, fruity, and easy-to-digest red. Perfect for discovering the world of natural wine without breaking the bank.
- Type of wine: Natural red wine
- Grape varieties: Cinsault
- Style: Fruity, supple, juicy
- Food and wine pairings: This is a chameleon wine that will go just as well with meat as with vegetarian dishes.
💶 Price: €14.50 incl. VAT
👉 Buy Gourmandise 2021 – Julien Peyras
Affordable natural wines: true luxury is authenticity
These two vintages, priced under €15, show that you can drink good, clean, and vibrant wine without breaking the bank. No need to break the bank to appreciate the true nature of wine : you just need to trust committed artisans and regions like Ardèche and Languedoc that value people and the land above all else.
Whether you are a new enthusiast or already converted to living wine, let yourself be tempted by this taste discovery, at a reasonable price.
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