Domaine Viret Energie VDF

Domaine Viret Energie is an expressive natural wine with integrity hailing from Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues in France’s Rhone Valley.  Domaine Viret, founded by the late Alain Viret alongside his son Phillipe, has blazed the trail for the practice they call "cosmoculture"—a unique, biodynamic philosophy that integrates cosmic rhythms, soil vitality, and natural energies.  This wine embodies a deep respect for nature and terroir.  As a Vin de France (VDF), it operates outside strict appellation rules, allowing for creative winemaking that highlights purity and authenticity without the need to adhere to the mandate of others.  Energie is typically made from a blend of Rhone varietals, such as Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan, though the exact composition varies, influenced by the unique seasonality of each vintage.  The wine is produced with minimal intervention, undergoing spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and seeing no added sulfites, resulting in a raw, unfiltered expression of fruit, earth, and spice.  Bursting with juicy red berries, dark plums, and subtle herbal and peppery notes, it has a lively, almost electric vibrancy that aligns with its name.  Its slightly wild, untamed nature makes it a favorite among natural wine lovers who appreciate wines that are alive, energetic, and full of character.