Vine Trail

06/02/2025

On Monday 3rd March we will explore the w**es of the Rhône Valley, following the river’s journey from its northern summits to the Mediterranean sea.

You will be able to comprehend how geological patchwork, microclimatic quirks, and diverse grape varieties shape the w**es of the region. We’ll be navigating through the Rhône’s dramatic topography, from the steep schist and granite slopes of the north to the ancient riverbeds of limestone and ‘galets roulés’ in the south.

The Rhône Valley, and its 2,000+ years of w**emaking history, stands as one of the most fascinating regions in the world – offering an unparalleled combination of diversity, authenticity, and tremendous value. This mighty region is home to some of France’s most iconic domaines, yet beyond these celebrated names lies a treasure trove of underrated appellations that deliver w**es of unique depth, texture, and layered complexity.

You’ll find the full list of domaines represented below – and most growers will be on hand to pour their w**es. This will be a rare opportunity to meet iconic vignerons but also discover the emerging talents of tomorrow.

NORTH
Pierre Gonon (St-Joseph)
Guillaume Gilles (Cornas)
Bernard Gripa (St-Péray, St-Joseph)
Domaine de Lorient (St-Péray, Cornas)
Laurent Habrard (Hermitage, Crozes, St-Joseph)
Christophe Blanc (Condrieu)
Julien Barge (Côte-Rôtie)

SOUTH
Laurent Charvin (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Roucas Toumba (Vacqueyras)
Gaël Petit (Tavel)
La Luminaille (Rasteau)
Gour de Chaulé (Gigondas)
Domaine de Ferrand (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Château Ste-Anne (Bandol)

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11/12/2024

Mouzon-Leroux

Located in the grand cru village of Verzy on the northern Montagne de Reims – next to the grand cru of Verzenay – the domaine is now run by Sébastien Mouzon, it has been passed down from father to son since 1776. Sébastien has 8ha split into 65 parcels where the full 'encépagement Champenois' is represented: 60% pinot noir, 35% chardonnay, 5% arbane, pinot gris & blanc, meunier, and petit meslier.

The vines are spread out over the three main hillsides in Verzy, with a north-eastern exposure, which helps to convey the grand cru’s renowned finesse, tension and energy with a notable mineral quality. On the first hillside – which lies closer to Villers-Marmery to the south-east – the soils are chalkier, closer to the bedrock, and perfect for chardonnay (see cuvée L’Angélique). The middle hillside has a deeper topsoil rich in flint – there was a flint quarry here 200 years ago – a rarity in Ch*****ne. And the northern-most hillside towards Verzenay has similar deep clay soils to that village and is perfect for growing pinot noir.

11/09/2024

Domaine des Buis

Domaine des Buis is situated in northern Aveyron, a remote area with a rugged landscape and preserved wilderness in the foothills of the Mounts of Cantal (south of Auvergne). Here, Pauline Broqua fell in love with this isolated and pastoral part of south-west France with a long history of viticulture and w**emaking. She is part of a bunch of growers who are working hard to reposition the Aveyron, and its four appellations, as one of the finest 'région viticole' in France.

Learn more ↓
https://www.vinetrail.co.uk/growers/domaine-des-buis
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18/05/2023

Oiseau Rebelle

Guido Hube emanates from Germany where he worked for 18 years as a senior lecturer at the German W**e and Sommelier School, chairing the national examination commissions at the end of his term. Together with his wife Melanie (who worked as a lawyer) and their three young children, they took the plunge and left behind the security of their old lives in 2014. Attracted by the terrific potential and quality of the terroir, they purchased 9ha of gnarled old vines on the precipitous, ancient, Precambrian schist-based hillsides scattered around Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Côte Vermeille. They are part of a micro-movement taking place throughout France of idealist w**emakers from many countries (Japan, Denmark, Holland etc), taking a fresh, innovative approach, unfettered by current local tradition and practices, or as Guido puts it, "Using my privilege of the unclouded gaze of a stranger, I would like to humbly point out possibilities that work for this region, in order to lead back to ancient regional traditions".

Learn more ↓

https://www.vinetrail.co.uk/growers/oiseau-rebelle

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08/03/2023

On Monday 13th March we’ll resume our regional tastings to showcase the w**es of La Loire. The focus will be on the ‘Anjou-Saumur & Touraine’ geological jigsaw to compare the impact of soil types on chenin & co.

Heading towards the Atlantic Ocean, La Loire runs its course over the many forms of chalk which characterise the Bassin Parisien; as the river leaves behind the limestone of what is known as L’Anjou Blanc (white Anjou), it flows onto more ancient metamorphic and igneous rock formations – the mostly darker schists of L’Anjou Noir (black Anjou).

Every domaine we work with will be represented – see full list below – and most growers will be on hand to pour their w**es. This will be a rare opportunity to sample the w**es of iconic vignerons but also discover the emerging talents of tomorrow.

CHALK
Domaine de Bellivière
Michel Autran
Bertrand Galbrun
Château de Coulaine
Le Petit Saint Vincent


SCHIST
Stéphane Bernaudeau
Ferme de la Sansonnière
Deboutbertin
Clément Baraut
Constantin Vellis
Richard Leroy
Château de Plaisance
Château de Bonnezeaux
Thomas Batardière
Julien Delrieu

MONDAY 13.03.2023 10:30AM—5PM

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27/07/2022

The Nectar Corridor

Part of the Whetstone Radio Collective, Neta Spirits very own Niki Nakazawa guides us through a series of podcasts, introducing us to the extraordinary people who live and breathe mezcal; producers in Oaxaca, conservationists, farmers, and historians - all sharing their knowledge about the past, present and future of the most emblematic and diverse spirit of Mexico.



Learn more ↓
https://www.vinetrail.co.uk/journal/mezcal-neta

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The Nectar Corridor explores the incredible world of mezcal, the most emblematic and diverse spirit of Mexico. Oaxaca-based host Niki Nakazawa takes us on an intimate journey through agave (known as maguey) fields, distilleries and the history of mezcal with the folks who live and breathe the spirit...

22/07/2022

Closeries des Moussis - Bordeaux

This micro property in the Médoc is run by Pascale Choime and Laurence Alias, who respectively handle w**emaking and farming. Pascale trained as an oenologist and, until recently, kept a day job as maître de chai for the local 'lycée agro-viticole'. Laurence studied agricultural engineering specialising in biodiversity. Both outsiders to the region, the two women are proud of their "origines paysannes". They built Closeries des Moussis from scratch, investing their own money, and making a point of being financially independent.

Learn more ↓
https://www.vinetrail.co.uk/growers/closeries-des-moussis

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