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Debut en Blanc 2023 Maison Chastagnol

Original price was: 18,00 €.Current price is: 15,90 €.

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Maison Chastagnol – Début en Blanc 2023

A light and fresh white from the Rhône

A unique blend

Début en Blanc 2023 is crafted from 50% Claret Blanc, 40% Macabeu, and 10% Ugni Blanc, harvested by hand and gently pressed. The winemaking approach is natural, aiming to express the liveliness of the terroir.

Natural vinification

Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness, and is unfiltered and unfined. No additives are used, maintaining purity and balance.

Tasting & food pairings

Pale straw yellow in color. The nose offers subtle aromas of herbs, citrus, and green apple. On the palate, it is crisp and refreshing, with low alcohol and vibrant acidity. Ideal with cheese, charcuterie, light dishes, or as an aperitif.

Serve & enjoy

Serve chilled at 10–12 °C. A perfect wine for warm days, picnics, and relaxed occasions.

Tech Sheet

Producer: Maison Chastagnol
Vintage: 2023
Grapes: 50% Claret Blanc, 40% Macabeu, 10% Ugni Blanc
Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts
Aging: Stainless steel
Filtration: Unfiltered
Alcohol: ~11%
Service: 10–12 °C
Pairing: Light dishes, cheese, charcuterie

Maison Chastagnol – Natural wines from the Drôme: depth and drinkability

Maison Chastagnol is the artisanal project of Jérôme Chastagnol, a winemaker with no inherited land but a clear vision: to craft wines that are authentic, expressive, and accessible, with full respect for nature, fruit, and terroir. Located in the heart of the Drôme, southern Rhône Valley, Jérôme sources organic grapes from trusted local growers.

A journey built through hands-on experience

Before starting his own label, Jérôme trained with some of France’s most respected natural winemakers: Sylvain Bock in Ardèche, Tripoz in Mâconnais, and Yvon Métras in Beaujolais. These experiences shaped his low-intervention yet precise approach, with a strong focus on letting the vineyard speak through the wine.

Troglodyte cellar and minimal-intervention winemaking

Maison Chastagnol operates from a striking troglodyte cellar, a former quarry in Saint-Restitut, shared with two other producers. Grapes are hand-harvested and partially destemmed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. Aging takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and clarity of fruit.

Wines of clarity, generosity, and natural elegance

Jérôme’s wines strike a fine balance between drinkability and complexity. They are clean, bright, and fruity, with delicate tannins and a naturally vibrant profile. Sulfur use is minimal and only when necessary, to respect the purity of each vintage and varietal.