Imagine a wine born from old, forgotten grape varieties, lovingly rescued and replanted in the granite soils of the Beaujolais. That's the spirit behind Cyril Alonso's living conservatory: a patchwork of rare vines, farmed without shortcuts, picked by hand and vinified with the lightest touch possible. No make-up, no heavy oak, just whole bunches, native yeasts and time. The result is beautifully pale and perfumed, with rose petal, wild strawberry and a saline, crunchy finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. Serve it lightly chilled with charcuterie, grilled vegetables or simply good company. A rare bottle worth grabbing.
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Wine name: VDF Les Larmes des Roses 2025

Vintage: 2025

Producer: Conservatoire Ampélographique – Cyril Alonso

Grape varieties: Pinot Gris (around 60%) and old ungrafted Pinot Noir franc de pied (around 40%), proportions varying slightly with the vintage

Region: Burgundy / Beaujolais, France

Appellation: Vin de France

Type of winemaking: Natural winemaking, hand-harvested whole bunches, direct pressing followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no added sulphur (or a minimal dose at bottling), no fining, no filtration

Maceration: Very short skin contact of a few hours before pressing, giving colour and texture without extraction

Colour: Pale rose-petal pink with coppery, onion-skin glints, bright and slightly hazy

Bouquet: Wild strawberry, redcurrant, white peach, rose petal and a saline, chalky note

Palate: Fresh and juicy attack, silky texture, red berry and citrus flavours, gentle grip from the skin contact, dry and mineral finish

Alcohol content: Approximately 12% vol.

Soils: Granite and pink granitic sands with clay-limestone patches

Farming: Organic, worked by hand, no synthetic inputs, old ungrafted vines conserved as part of an ampelographic collection

Ageing potential: 2 to 4 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Charcuterie, grilled prawns, summer vegetable tarts, goat's cheese, sushi and lightly spiced Asian dishes

Serving temperature: 10–12°C