ABOUT THE WINE

Produced by La Grange Tiphaine, “Nouveau Nez” is a naturally sparkling wine crafted in the ancestral method, where fermentation finishes in bottle to create its gentle effervescence. The wine reflects the freshness and vitality of the Loire Valley, emphasizing purity of fruit and minimal intervention in the cellar.

Typically made from organically farmed Loire varieties, this pét-nat showcases youthful energy with a lightly cloudy appearance and delicate mousse that are characteristic of the style. The wine balances juicy fruit with lifted acidity and subtle yeasty complexity, resulting in a sparkling wine that feels both rustic and refined.

Farming practices prioritize biodiversity, healthy soils, and low-intervention viticulture, allowing the vineyard sites to speak clearly through the wine. In the cellar, native fermentations and restrained handling preserve freshness and texture while highlighting the wine’s naturally expressive character.

Serve well chilled alongside oysters, fresh chèvre, salty snacks, fried seafood, or light picnic fare. Its bright acidity and lively bubbles also make it an excellent aperitif.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

La Grange Tiphaine is a respected family estate in France’s Loire Valley known for expressive, terroir-driven wines produced through organic farming and thoughtful low-intervention winemaking. Under the direction of Damien Delecheneau and Coralie Gourdon, the domaine has earned recognition for wines that balance precision, energy, and authenticity.

The estate farms diverse vineyard parcels with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and soil health, avoiding synthetic chemicals and encouraging natural vineyard balance. Their philosophy centers on transparency of place, native yeast fermentations, and minimal cellar manipulation, producing wines that are vibrant, textured, and unmistakably reflective of the Loire Valley.