Cuvee Trois Terres Joe Chandellier 2023

Cuvee Trois Terres Joe Chandellier, natural wine, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Aramon, organic, whole bunch natural fermentation in oak and concrete, 10 months maturation.  The third wine from the Chandellier cellar is the more serious Trois Terres, with grapes coming from three different vinyards sites. Syrah : Red sandy clay and pebbles.  Grenache : Sand on limestone.  Carignan and Aramon : Co-planted, old vines with deep sandy soil with alluvial deposits.  All these terroir are particularly well suited to the varieties.  They are organically farmed and like the other wines, made with a totally hands off approach in the cellar.  This red is more structured and has deeper colour, more body, structure and ageing potential. There are dark fruits here, sweet spice and meaty notes.  This is a classic Languedoc wine, for hearty foods and stews, grilled meats, and mature cheeses.

Joe Chandellier- bringing youth, energy, and dynamism from the Languedoc. Based in St. Côme à Maruéjols, situated in the Cévennes part of Languedoc in the South of France, Joé carefully tends to 5.5 hectares of vines, planted with Carignan, Amaron, Grenache and Syrah, some of which are over 100 years old.

Before establishing his solo venture, Chandellier worked under the tutelage of Alain Allier at the acclaimed Domaine Mouressipe. Alain Allier is himself a disciple of none other than Eric Pfifferling of L'Anglore, creating a lineage of winemakers producing naturally made, soft, utterly drinkable wines that have a concentration, yet a delicacy to them.

In 2019 Joé Chandellier ventured out to create his first independent releases. He has a staunch commitment to organic farming and a dedicated approach to natural wine production, creating wines that truly capture their terroir. Such attention to detail and commitment creates expressive wines that have the utmost purity. The only addition is a small amount of sulphur at bottling, if absolutely necessary, ensuring the wines are as authentic and unadulterated as possible.

His range of red wines includes two blends, all involving Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and/or the lesser-known Languedoc grape, Aramon. Use of whole bunch and carbonic macerations, and ageing in fibre glass tanks, ensures that it's fruit purity and lightness that takes centre stage, almost defying the climate in which they are grown.  This year, Joe has added a white wine to his range.  It is made from 100% Viognier, naturally farmed on clay and silt soils.  The wine is direct pressed and aged on the lees for 6 months.  

In our opinion, this young winemakers status is definitely solidified as 'one to watch'. Don't miss these fantastic value natural wines, which charm with their authenticity and easy drinkability.