Nicole 2022 La Taupe

Nicole 2022

Philosophy in the vineyard

Nicole 2022 is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, grown biodynamically in the heart of the Loire Valley. The vines are tended by hand and farmed without pesticides or synthetic chemicals, respecting the natural cycles of the soil and vine. The living soils, rich in limestone and flint, yield healthy, ripe grapes that reflect the true identity of this unique terroir.

Approach in the cellar

In the cellar, Bertjan and Nicole vinify this pure Sauvignon Blanc naturally, with spontaneous fermentation, no selected yeasts and no added sulphites. Nicole 2022 is an elegant skin-contact wine that enhances the grape’s structure and reveals a complex, deep character.

Tasting notes

This wine shows a beautiful orange colour, the result of gentle skin maceration. On the nose, it offers floral hints of elderflower with subtle herbal touches. The palate is complex, with deep notes of nut and peach, a broad texture and a persistent finish that embodies the vitality of the Loire.

Technical sheet

• Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

• Maceration: yes, on the skins

• Fermentation: spontaneous

• Ageing: tank and large oak

• Added sulphites: none

• Certification: organic and biodynamic

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La Taupe: Biodynamic Winemakers in the Heart of the Loire

A story rooted in passion

La Taupe is a biodynamic estate nestled in Thésée, in the enchanting Loire Valley. Across 8.5 hectares of vibrant, living soils, Bertjan Mol and Nicole have turned a dream into reality: crafting authentic natural wines that honour the land and its rhythms. Their journey began in Amsterdam, where Bertjan — a pioneer importer of natural wines in the Netherlands with Bruutwijn — and Nicole, a strategic advisor, chose to leave the city behind to become winemakers themselves.

In 2017, they took over the historic vineyards of Bruno Allion, a renowned French winemaker and natural wine trailblazer. For five generations these soils, rich in limestone, flint and ancient riverbed sediments, have nurtured healthy vines free from chemicals.

Philosophy in the vineyard

The vineyard is farmed according to Rudolf Steiner’s biodynamic principles. Certified organic and biodynamic, La Taupe’s approach protects natural balance: no pesticides, just regenerative farming to keep the soil fertile and full of life. Every vine is tended by hand with care and respect, because healthy soils grow healthy grapes — and healthy grapes make true wines.

Approach in the cellar

In the cellar, Bertjan and Nicole follow a natural winemaking path. Fermentations are spontaneous, with no selected yeasts or additives. La Taupe wines capture the energy and purity of this special corner of the Loire, offering freshness, vitality and authentic character — now enjoyed by wine lovers all over the world.

A visit to Thésée means a warm welcome: at La Taupe, you’ll discover real wines, walk among living vines and share the joy of a genuine glass.