Domaine Bärtschi Cru Manicle 3-Pack | Chardonnay + Pinot Noir

Domaine Bärtschi Cru Manicle 3-Pack | Chardonnay + Pinot Noir

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Three wines, one cru, two distinct sites.

This Domaine Bärtschi 3-pack focuses entirely on Cru Manicle, a 12-hectare, south-facing walled clos in Bugey.

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About the Winemaker

Domaine Bärtschi

Domaine Bärtschi is based in Cheignieu-la-Balme in Bugey, in the southern extension of France’s limestone-rich Jura mountains. Clément Bärtschi farms 3 hectares in the Manicle cru, planted to old-vine Chardonnay, massale-selection Pinot Noir, and Gamay. The estate is certified organic, with biodynamic practices also incorporated into the vineyards.

Bärtschi’s wines are made with hand-harvested grapes and indigenous yeasts. Whites are whole-cluster pressed, fermented, and aged in 228L French oak barrels, with 5–10% new oak. Reds undergo two weeks of whole-cluster maceration with gentle pump-overs before aging in neutral 228L French oak barrels.

About the Region

Bugey, France

Bugey, nestled in the eastern foothills of the French Alps, is emerging as a promising region for natural winemaking. With its rugged terrain, diverse microclimates, and ancient soils, Bugey offers a unique terroir for sustainable viticulture. Natural winemakers in the region prioritize organic and biodynamic farming practices, cultivating indigenous grape varieties such as Gamay, Mondeuse, and Altesse with minimal intervention. By eschewing chemical additives and focusing on natural fermentation, they produce wines that reflect the region's pristine landscapes and alpine freshness. Bugey's natural wines are known for their purity, elegance, and expressive fruit flavors, with reds offering vibrant berry notes and whites showcasing crisp acidity and floral aromatics. As the demand for authentic and terroir-driven wines continues to grow, Bugey remains at the forefront of France's natural wine movement, offering a taste of its unique terroir and artisanal winemaking traditions with each bottle.

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About Natural Wine

Great question! There are a lot of definitions for natural wine with the main term you'll hear being that it has had minimal intervention. To be more specific, our definition is that the wine must first be sustainably farmed, which typically means it was organically or biodynamically farmed.

Then, in the cellar the natural winemaking process has some differences as well! The wine is typically unfined, unfiltered, and goes through spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. If you want to know more about what natural wine is, we have an entire guide under our reference section!

The short answer is that natural wine can taste like any other kind of conventional wine (we like to call these stealth natural wines) or it can taste quite a bit different, as production methods can vary and potentially be lighter, or in a style you've never had before (like orange, pet-nat or amphora).

The natural wine community is also more accepting of some qualities in wines that conventional would consider a flaw, like Brett, some oxidation, or volatile acidity. We would consider these in high amounts to also be a flaw, but in many cases a touch of these qualities can ultimately improve their flavor and texture and be happily accepted in a natural wine.

To find out more about what natural wine tastes like, check out our full blog and podcast on the topic here.

The short answer is, no! But many are. Glou-glou describes winesthat are easily chuggable, impossible to put the glass down, and seductively delicious! They tend to be young and fresh, designed to be drunk early with an average ABV of around 10%. Check out different styles or glou glou natural wine here on our site.