True Faith 2022 La Taupe

True Faith 2022

Philosophy in the vineyard

True Faith 2022 is made from Chenin Blanc vines grown biodynamically in Thésée, in the heart of the Loire Valley. Here, limestone and flint soils, together with careful manual work, allow the vines to thrive naturally, following Rudolf Steiner’s principles. No synthetic chemicals, just living soils and healthy fruit, true to their origin.

Approach in the cellar

In the cellar, Bertjan and Nicole vinify the Chenin naturally: spontaneous fermentation, no selected yeasts, no added sulphites. Ageing takes place in tanks and large barrels to preserve freshness and enhance the grape’s pure minerality. True Faith 2022 is a sincere, vibrant Chenin Blanc that fully reflects the Loire.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it shows a bright golden yellow colour. On the nose, it opens with white flowers, green apple and subtle hints of honey. On the palate, it is saline and mineral, with fine tension and a long finish that evokes the living rock of the terroir.

Technical sheet

• Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc

• Maceration: none

• Fermentation: spontaneous

• Ageing: tank and large oak barrel

• 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.