Wine without added sulphite
At Petites Caves, we offer you wines without added sulphite, the result of a commitment to preserve our terroir and the living character of wine. More natural and healthy for the human organism, wine without sulphite is made with respect for the authentic, for nature and for your health! The guarantee, for example, of a good evening with friends... without a headache the next day.
41,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Magnum Les Pièces Longues 2023 - Mas del Périé Un pur Chenin Il est complexe. Il a du volume, rondeur et gras. Une bouche marquée par la minéralité et...
40,00 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Arces Maceres 2020 - Domaine de l'Octavin (Alice Bouvot) Vin de macération (3 mois), élaboré avec du Chardonnay uniquement à partir de raisins du Domaine. Les raisins de chardonnay...
24,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Mus'cat 2022 - Domaine de l'Octavin (Alice Bouvot) UN muscat des Pyrénées Orientales vinifié dans le Jura pour notre plus grand bonheur. Hyper frais et gourmand
24,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Itinérances Polaires 2023 - Vin de Savoie - Domaine des Albatros Une dégustation qui nous a montré un vin souple, frais, facile et fluide. Plein d'énergie et de plaisir...
37,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Cuvée Les Crays 2023 - Bourgogne - Clos des Vignes du Mayne Un vin qui "pinote" bien avec dans ses veines, du fruit rouge et noir, des épices douces....
37,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Pinot gris 2022 Grand Cru Vorbourg (Macération) - Vin d'Alsace - Pierre Frick Superbe couleur rubis, brillante. Nez juteux et très frais sur la fraise et la grenade. On...
27,80 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Pinot Blanc 2021 - Vin d'Alsace - Domaine Pierre Frick Le pinot blanc vibrant du domaine ! Bouche souple et onctueuse, une belle énergie. Notes de noisettes grillées et...
28,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Crémant 2020 Brut Nature - Alsace - Domaine Pierre Frick De beaux arômes briochés, mentholés et de petites griottes. Le vin est sec et dévoile beaucoup d'énergie !
28,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Auxerrois 2023 - Vin d'Alsace - Domaine Pierre Frick Un 100 % auxerrois en pur jus signé Frick. Un vin blanc avec de la mâche et de la tension....
15,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin A Griffes Acérées (riesling) 2021 - Alsace - Christophe Lindenlaub Décidément, la famille Lindenlaub offre de l'énergie en bouteille. Preuve encore avec ce riesling vif qui sort ses griffes...
22,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin bio Buisson Pouilleux 2023 - Vin de France - Clos du Tue Boeuf Un nez de fruits blancs, d'agrumes, de fruits exotiques sur un lit de minéralité. Bouche en...
20,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Nuits d'Ivresse 2022 - Bourgueil - Domaine Breton Fruits noirs très mûrs et confit frais d'épices douces pour taquiner le nez. Les notes de tabac blond, presque médicinales -...
12,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Cogito - Vin de France - Bédouet Vignoble c’est LA cuvée de vin naturel sans soufre ajouté de notre vigneron-philosophe admirateur de Descartes. Sur ce Melon de Bourgogne de...
35,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Maury Grenat 2022 de La Petite Baigneuse de Philippe Wies. Loin des Maury traditionnels lourds et trop sucrés qui cachent du coup leurs défauts, le vin muté de Philippe...
17,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Les Loustics 2023 - La Petite Baigneuse Le nez est assez concentré sur les fruits rouges. L'attaque est franche est subtile. Un beau fruité avec une longueur en bouche....
13,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Trinquette 2023 - Vin de France - La Petite Baigneuse De la soif, du caractère ! La Trinquette quoi ! Typique du travail en 'nature', le Grenache amène rondeur...
18,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Breitstein 2022 - Alsace - Léo Dirringer Un jus de pinot noir et de pinot gris. Un vin frais et fruité, gourmand, on se ressert aisément. Le pinot gris...
10,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin A toi nous II 2023 - Vin de France - Andréa Calek ( 50% pressurage direct et 50% vendange entière / macération de 10 jours) Un vin souple et...
16,30 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Ceci n'est pas une Blonde 2022 - Domaine Andréa Calek En effet c'est un pétillant naturel rouge à base de syrah en grande majorité en presse directe avec un...
21,90 €25,00 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Blanc 2023 - Andrea Calek ce Blanc 100% chardonnay signé Andrea Calek, présente des notes de fruits blancs frais, touches légères exotiques et florales. un Grand Blanc déjà fort...
30,00 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Sous la Roche 2023 - Moulin à Vent - Domaine Thillardon Sur les fruits des bois et notes poivrées, corps velouté, tactile agréable rehaussé par des tanins fondus.
25,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Les Carrières 2023 - Chénas - Domaine Thillardon Encore un superbe jus du domaine, élégant et charnu. Notes de fruits rouges (fraises, framboises) et de roses, le vin présente...
34,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Chassignol 2023 - Chénas - Domaine Thillardon Un superbe jus qui allie finesse, minéralité et puissance. Le jus est sur le fruit, c'est du gamay tout de même, mais...
29,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin bio ❤️ Blanc 2023 - Vin de France - Didier Barral (Domaine Léon Barral) Toujours un de nos chouchoux enfin chez Petitescaves.com Le Blanc de Didier Barral trouve sa...
Find out more about our selection of "no sulphur" wines:
What is a sulphite-free wine?
Also known as "no added sulphur wine", it is a wine that does not receive the addition of sulphite throughout its production, from the vine to the bottle. However, a wine without added sulphite is not a wine without sulphite at all: the development of yeasts and the fermentation of the wine are accompanied by a natural formation of sulphur compounds, which will be found in the wine at very low levels. It is therefore very rare to have a wine with zero sulphite. This is why a winemaker will always indicate "contains sulphites", even for a wine without added sulphite.
Why can a natural wine be labelled "contains sulphites"?
Since 2005, European Union legislation has required that all wines with a sulphur content of more than 10 mg/l be labelled (or back labelled) as "containing sulphites". However, sulphite remains a natural component of wine in very small quantities and the winemaker of natural wine relies heavily on these natural sulphites to stabilise its wine and make it successful. Yeasts during fermentation can produce between 5 and 30 mg of sulphur. This explains why, even for a wine with no added sulphite, a wine maker will not take any risks and will add the mention to his label even if his wine has not received any added sulphur. But if the grapes are processed organically or biodynamically, they contain far fewer sulphur compounds: their natural sulphite content is much closer to 5mg/l than 30mg/l.
What is the use of natural sulphites in wine?
Sulphite, known as SO2, is a natural companion of wine. It plays 4 major roles:
● Preservative: it protects the wine from oxidation.
● Antiseptic and antifungal: it blocks the development of certain bacteria and yeast, as well as fungi and molds. It also controls alcoholic fermentation and disinfects wine barrels.
● Stabiliser: it promotes the expansion of yeasts favourable to alcoholic fermentation while blocking undesirable yeasts.
● Dissolver and clarifier: it enhances the decomposition of grapes and the release of tannins and aromas from the wine, as well as the formation of polyphenols, a natural antioxidant.
Is there an alternative to sulphites?
Making wine without added sulphite is therefore a global approach, even a philosophical choice, aimed at rediscovering the natural expression of the terroir. For a winemaker, it is possible to work without sulphur. From viticulture to vinification, this requires impeccable cleanliness. Each stage of the process must be extremely precise and controlled. The objective for winemaker is to avoid contact with oxygen and contaminating micro-organisms as much as possible, so that no additional SO2 is needed to stabilise the wine. This is a delicate task, as it is necessary to preserve the living character of the wine while avoiding any technical intervention that could alter the bacterial life. A wine without added sulphite means that winemaker has been able to control the alcoholic fermentation without adding any chemicals. All the wines of Petites caves are part of this quality approach.
Why choose a wine without added sulphite?
Have you ever had a headache after drinking a few glasses of wine? You should know that this is not due to the alcohol itself, but to the unnatural sulphites contained in your wine. Too much sulphur reacts badly with the human organism and causes discomfort such as nausea or headaches: sulphite has a vasodilator effect on the blood vessels, causing pressure in the brain and the resulting pain. In conventional winemaking, white wine tends to contain more sulphites than red wine. They are used to stabilise the colour of the wine and prevent it from turning brown, whereas red wines benefit from the antioxidant protection of naturally occurring polyphenols. The presence of biogenic amines (allergens) in wine, combined with the presence of large amounts of sulphites, can increase the risk of headaches. But rest assured: the maximum tolerated doses of SO2 are 30mg/l for red wines and 40mg/l for white wines.
It is therefore almost impossible to obtain a wine that is completely free of sulphur compounds. On the other hand, it is possible to greatly reduce the quantities ingested with natural wines without added sulphite. Their rigorous preparation allows the addition of SO2 to be limited while respecting the taste of the wine and your health.
