Volcanic Loire white wine! A chubby Chardonnay.
Cool Caaaaaaat whispers the secrets of Auvergne volcanoes. Its golden colour, like a captive sunbeam, sparkles with exotic promise. This wine is the caress of a summer memory, the fleeting shadow of a ripe pineapple bathed in sunshine and tropical adventure. Each sip is a still journey, a slow escape, an invitation to drift away. Cool Caaaaaaat is the song of a golden wind, the murmur of vine leaves, the subdued light of a volcanic twilight.
golden yellow colour with golden highlights
a smooth fleshiness that gently unfolds its exotic aromas. The ripe pineapple flavour floods the palate with infinite delight. It is a slow dance of sensations, hugging the palate and finishing in a mineral envelope.
pineapple, grilled almond, candied lemon
scallops seared in brown butter, their sweet, pearly flesh curling into the exotic tenderness of the wine, with a roasted pineapple condiment and a pinch of toasted almonds, to bring up the granite that holds the wine's finish.
Climate: a year of unpredictable weather, alternating between intense heat and violent storms. Some regions faced spring frost and summer hailstorms.
Yield: uneven.
General Profile: light wines, driven by freshness and ready to drink.
Granite terroir, with a majority of sand and a bit of clay, east-facing vineyard, average altitude of 450m.
Biodynamic viticulture. Hand-picked harvest, with grapes sorted on the vine.
Direct pressing, light settling, spontaneous fermentation (indigenous yeasts) in 500L barrels (4/5) and concrete tank (1/5), vinification without added sulphites, bottling without filtration, addition of a micro-dose of sulphites before bottling (<10mg/L). The ingredients used are simple: healthy grapes.
Blended after 7 months on fine lees, then bottled according to the cycles of the Moon.
This wine was created by Christophe Kaczmarek and Romain Paire, biodynamic winegrower at Domaine des Pothiers, in the Côte Ronnaise AOP (a part of Auvergne called the “Volcanic Loire”).
The wines are made, blended, bottled and packaged on the estate. From the vine to the cellar, everything is done with the aim of respecting nature, regenerating the soils, promoting biodiversity.
Jordi, wine merchant at Le Sourire au Pied de l’Échelle, Paris 11
“From the very beginning, I was convinced by Caaaaaaat. First of all, the way Christophe shouts the name, again and again, you immediately sense there is an idea behind it. I was never worried that, in the end, the wines would be offbeat and built on strong convictions. And when I first tasted the Caaaaaaat wines, it was obvious. Free wines, original, yet approachable, with unbeatable price-to-pleasure ratios. From day one, the wines were an instant success at Le Sourire. The label catches attention, and then we can tell the story of the wine and the people behind it. Many times, customers bought a bottle saying ‘it’s for the joke’ or ‘my friend loves cats’. Then, not long after, they came back for more, simply because they loved the wine. In the end, there is no better compliment: when it’s good, you come back for it.”
Olivier Criou, Director at Miam Miam, Lithuania
“Caaaaaaat is a collection of Vin Méthode Nature wines that reflects a wide range of regions and grape varieties. Each cuvée is crafted with precision, in outstanding estates, by talented artisans. Caaaaaaat brings them together and embodies an approach that delights my customers as much as it delights me.”
Rachel Gay, France's Best Young Wine Merchant
“I remember the first time a Caaaaaaat landed in my glass. I said, word for word, ‘Whoaaaaa, I’m going to drink gallons of this stuff! Show me the label! Oh my gosh!’
It was Atomic Caaaaaaat, and I fell in love with the project. Then I met the creator, and it was love at first sight all over again.
Having a Caaaaaaat in your glass guarantees a good time, a great drink, and the chance to hunt for Easter eggs all over the label,all thoughtfully designed and crafted by a fantastic person who deserves to be in the spotlight!
Drink Caaaaaaat!”
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