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.
18,00 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Syrah 2023 - Vin de France - La Ferme des 7 Lunes De la fraîcheur avec une belle concentration. Mûres et cassis, fleurs entêtantes et réglisse douce rivalisent en...
36,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Pleine Lune 2021 - Saint Joseph - Ferme des 7 lunes Une syrah sur les fruits rouges et noirs, touches florales et juste poivrée. Ce Saint-Joseph est un vin...
39,80 €
Notre avis sur ce vin ❤️ Chemin Faisant 2021 - Saint Joseph - La Ferme des 7 lunes Joli nez, fin et précis, de fruits noirs, d'épices légèrement fumées. Un poil plus imposant que...
18,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Camille "1946" 2021 - Costières de Nîmes - Mas Mellet Emilie et Bruce Bolognini Un vin sur le fruit noir (cassis, cerise noire) bien présent qui donne l'impression de...
42,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Raymond 2022 - Les Cailloux du Paradis - Claude Courtois Une nouvelle cuvée composée de plus de 20 cépages by Claude Courtois. Cuvée qui porte le nom du Père...
55,00 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Cabernet Franc 2019 - Vin de France - Claude Courtois - Cailloux du Paradis Un cabernet à la maturité optimale (c'est important), au profil fruité et tendu avec juste...
55,00 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Côt 2019 - Claude Courtois - Cailloux du Paradis Claude sort petit à petit ses cuvées "monocépage". Après les pinot noir 2019, 2021 et 2022, voici Le Côt 2019....
37,00 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Racines blanc 2022 - Cailloux du Paradis Le nez est fin avec beaucoup de fraicheur à l'ouverture malgré la puissance que l'on perçoit déjà. La bouche est ample et...
18,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Sa 2023 - Vin de France - Guillaume Noire 100% sauvignon ! Belle attaque franche et ronde. Présence d'une légère perlance sur certaines bouteilles. Belle finale très juteuse sur...
17,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin ❤️ Les Anciens 2019 - Vin de Pays de l'Aveyron - Patrick Rols Un assemblage de merlot et de cabernet franc / sauvignon. Fruits noirs de la forêt, brindilles,...
16,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin La Coquille 2023 - Vin de Pays de l'Aveyron - Patrick Rols Un assemblage de merlot, cabernet franc / sauvignon et syrah vinifié séparément en macération carbonique. Un vin...
20,80 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Frileuse 2023 - Cheverny - Clos du Tue Boeuf Magnifique vin blanc de fraicheur et de plaisir . Pas mal de tension sur la finale avec de jolis parfums...
14,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Blonde 2023 - Domaine Andréa Calek Un Viognier 100% qui fonctionne super bien et nous sommes heureux de retrouver cette cuvée (finalement assez rare) disponible. Un vin blanc pur,...
22,80 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Epsilon Virginis 2022 - Vin des Allobroges Altesse - Domaine Belema (Yann Pernuit) Une grande altesse pour un vin plein de fougue, d'éclat, d'énergie et de grande fraicheur. Un...
29,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin AB Ovo 2022 - Vin des Allobroges Altesse/Gringet - Domaine Belema (Yann Pernuit) Une macération de 5 semaines de ces 2 cépages ( Altesse et Gringet ) puis un...
23,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Imago 2022 - Vin des Allobroges Gringet - Domaine Belema (Yann Pernuit) Cette cuvée de gringet vient d'arriver (mars 2024) et nous n'avons pas encore eu le temps de...
28,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin La Roche Bobreau 2020 - Chinon - Domaine des Frères Une cuvée dont les sols (argile pour la finesse et calcaire dur blanc pour la puissance) confèrent au vin,...
25,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Gamay 2022 - Vin de France - Domaine de l'Octavin Effluves de petits fruits des bois et des notes d'épices légères. On se trouve bien sur un gamay, un...
24,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Riesling Le Roi 2021 - Vin de France - Négoce Alice Bouvot (Octavin) Cépage : riesling Demeter du Domaine Philippe Brand, Alsace Macération pelliculaire de 15 jours. Aromatique fruitée,...
38,90 €
Notre avis sur ce vin P'tit Poussot 2021 - Vin de France - Domaine de l'Octavin
52,00 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Valinière 2020 - Faugères - Domaine Léon Barral (Didier Barral) Un vin intense, puissant, grande complexité sauvage sur les épices du Languedoc, retour d'un fruité frais. Beaux tanins enveloppants....
24,10 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Tradition 2020 - Faugères - Domaine Léon Barral (Didier Barral) Moins complexe que Jadis et cela reste certainement LA cuvée. Ici, c'est la fraicheur, le fruité des fruits rouges...
38,50 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Jadis 2020 - Faugères - Domaine Léon Barral (Didier Barral) Les notes de fruits noirs sauvages se révèlent très expressives avec une évolution dans le verre impressionnante sur les...
14,80 €
Notre avis sur ce vin Otium 2022 - Vin de France - Domaine Pèira Levada Un assemblage des cépages les plus emblématiques du Languedoc, en pur jus s'il vous plaît, pour un vin qui...
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.
