Jacquère Y’ en a 2023 Les Vins de Belema

Y’en a 2023 – Jacquère in its Alpine Truth

A crisp, linear white that channels the energy of rock and altitude

Y’en a 2023 is a dry white wine made from 100% Jacquère, a native grape of the French Alps, grown on the limestone slopes of Savoie. This bottle from Les Vins de Balema once again reflects their radical, uncompromising style: wines made without makeup, shaped by the mountain’s rhythm and the quiet work of nature. This Jacquère is not about softness or roundness—it is sharp, stony, and piercingly fresh, a faithful echo of the terrain it comes from.

Philosophy in the vineyard

The vineyards lie between 450 and 550 meters above sea level, on stony limestone soils with excellent drainage. Farming is strictly manual and biodynamic, without any chemical fertilizers or synthetic treatments. The goal is to enhance soil vitality and preserve the balance of the ecosystem. Yields are kept low, and harvest is done by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve the grape’s crisp acidity and subtle alpine aromatics.

Approach in the cellar

Vinification is entirely non-interventionist: whole clusters are gently direct-pressed, and fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks and neutral old barrels. There’s no temperature control, no fining, no filtration, and no added sulfur. The wine is left to rest on fine lees for a few months, gaining texture without losing its tension. On the nose, Y’en a 2023 opens with aromas of green pear, lime zest, crushed stone, and mountain flowers. The palate is clean, electric, and mineral-driven, with a dry, saline finish that lingers like alpine snowmelt.

Technical Sheet

• Grape variety: 100% Jacquère

• Region: Haute-Savoie, France

• Soil: stony limestone

• Vinification: direct press, spontaneous fermentation

• Aging: stainless steel and old neutral barrels

• Alcohol: 10.5%

• Serving temperature: 8–10°C

• Pairings: fresh cheeses, raw or marinated fish, alpine herbs, light vegetable starters

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Les Vins de Balema – Living wines from the heart of Hérault

The Mediterranean soul of natural winemaking

Les Vins de Balema is an independent and radical project rooted in the Hérault region of southern France, a land of intense light, stony soils, and constant winds. The winery embraces a fully natural approach, starting in the vineyard and ending in the bottle, always remaining true to the identity of the land and the grapes.

Vineyard philosophy

The vineyards are located between Béziers and Pézenas, in plots historically suited to Mediterranean viticulture. Here, native and international varieties are grown, including Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, and Cinsault, along with whites like Macabeu and Grenache Blanc. Farming is strictly manual and chemical-free, avoiding synthetic treatments or herbicides. Only minimal copper and sulfur are used, and only when absolutely necessary. The goal is to preserve soil vitality and biodiversity, letting the vines express their full potential naturally.

Cellar approach

In the cellar, Les Vins de Balema works with a philosophy of subtraction. There are no added yeasts, no fining, no filtration, and no sulfites. Each fermentation is spontaneous, guided only by native microorganisms. Winemaking choices vary according to vintage and grape, using stainless steel, fiberglass, amphorae, or open vats, with maceration times adapted to each wine’s needs. The result is a collection of living, expressive wines with energy and depth, created in small batches for those who seek honesty and identity in the glass.

Les Vins de Balema has quickly earned a place among the most authentic and compelling names in France’s natural wine scene, with a style that avoids compromise in favor of character and sincerity.