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Wine without added sulphite

At Petites Caves, we offer you wines without added sulphite, the result of a commitment to preserve our terroir and the living character of wine. More natural and healthy for the human organism, wine without sulphite is made with respect for the authentic, for nature and for your health! The guarantee, for example, of a good evening with friends... without a headache the next day.

   

Courtiol 2022 - Faugères - Clos Fantine

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SO² free

On sale!

Courtiol 2022 | Clos Fantine

A special vintage

Clos Fantine

Faugères Red 2022

28,90 € 26,50 €

L'Icaunais - les Cailloux du Paradis - Etienne Courtois

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SO² free

L'Icaunais 2022 | les Cailloux du Paradis

A strange Grape variety for a VERY GREAT WINE!

Les Cailloux du Paradis

Vin de France Red 2022

37,00 €

"Racines" white - Cailloux du Paradis

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SO² free

Racines blanc 2022 | Cailloux du Paradis

A very large white

Les Cailloux du Paradis

Vin de France White 2022

37,00 €

Muscat Petite Fleur 2020 - Winery Julien Meyer (Mireille and Patrick Meyer)

SO² free

Muscat Petite Fleur 2023 | Domaine Julien Meyer

Neither too much nor too little and just right!... and dry!!!

Domaine Julien Meyer

Vin de France White 2023

21,90 €

Ton Rouge du Lac (Pinot noir) - Ça boit libre - Damien Bastian Vin de Savoie

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SO² free

New

Ton Rouge du Lac 2023 | Damien Bastian

What finesse! It really is!

Damien Bastian

Vin de Savoie Appellation Marignan Red 2023

28,10 €

Saint Joseph Chemin faisant - La Ferme des 7 lunes

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SO² free

Chemin Faisant 2021 | La Ferme des 7 lunes

An elegant Syrah

La Ferme des 7 Lunes

St Joseph St Joseph Red 2021

39,80 €

Camille "1946" 2020 - Costières de Nîmes - Mas Mellet Emilie and Bruce Bolognini

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SO² free

Camille "1946" 2021 | Mas Mellet

Mas Mellet

Costières de Nîmes Red 2021

18,90 €

Sa 2023 - Vin de France - Guillaume Noire

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SO² free

Sa 2023 | Guillaume Noire

100% drinkability :-)

Guillaume Noire

Vin de France White 2023

18,90 €

Frileuse 2023 - Cheverny - Clos du Tue Boeuf

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SO² free

Frileuse 2023 | Clos du Tue Boeuf

Clos du Tue Boeuf

Cheverny White 2023

20,80 €

Les Chaîneaux 2021 - Chinon - Winery of the Brothers

SO² free

Les Chaîneaux 2021 | vin blanc | Domaine des Frères

Domaine des Frères

Chinon Blanc 2021

26,50 €

P'tit Poussot 2021 - Vin de France Winery  Octavin

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SO² free

P'tit Poussot 2021 | Domaine de l'Octavin

An extraordinary Chardonnay!

Domaine de l'Octavin

Vin de France White 2021

38,90 €

Full Moon - Saint Joseph - Ferme des 7 lunes

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SO² free

New

Pleine Lune 2021 | Ferme des 7 lunes

A full and harmonious Saint Jo

La Ferme des 7 Lunes

Saint-Joseph Red 2021

36,50 €

Barthélemy 2020 - Château Le Puy

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SO² free

Barthélemy 2020 | Château Le Puy

The elegance behind the ardor! A fine 'nature' wine...

Chateau Le Puy

Vin de France Red 2020

110,00 €

Pousse Cailloux - Romain Le Bars

SO² free

Pousse Cailloux 2023 | Romain Le Bars

Hot!

Romain Le Bars

Vin de France Red 2023

16,80 €

Le Clau - Vin de France - Romain le Bars

SO² free

Le Clau 2023 | Romain Le Bars

It slams!

Romain Le Bars

Vin de France White 2023

18,80 €

La Roche Bobreau 2020 - Chinon - Winery of the Brothers

SO² free

La Roche Bobreau 2020 | Domaine des Frères

Fresh Cabernet Franc

Domaine des Frères

Chinon Red 2020

28,50 €

The Velvet Underschiste 2022 - Vin de France - Winery de la Graine Sauvage

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SO² free

The Velvet Underschiste 2022 | La Graine Sauvage

Rock and roll!

La Graine Sauvage

Vin de France White 2022

28,80 €

Commendatore - Vin de France - Winery de l'Octavin (Trousseau)

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SO² free

Commendatore 2020 | Domaine de l'Octavin

A pure, fresh trousseau

Domaine de l'Octavin

Vin de France Red 2020

39,90 €

 Cahors B763 sur 2021 - Mas del Périé - Fabien Jouves

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SO² free

B763 2021 | Mas del Périé

What a living force!

Mas del Périé

Cahors Red 2021

55,90 €

Breitstein 2021 - Alsace - Léo Dirringer

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SO² free

New

Breitstein 2022 | Léo Dirringer

A blend of 2 grape varieties on a beautiful terroir

Léo Dirringer

Alsace Red 2022

18,90 €

A toi nous II 2023 | Andréa Calek

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SO² free

New

A toi nous II 2023 | Andréa Calek

Andréa Calek

Vin de France Red 2021

11,20 €

Mon Blanc qui Tâche - Vin de France - Ça boit libre - Damien Bastian 

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SO² free

New

Mon Blanc qui Tâche | Damien Bastian

Damien Bastian

Vin de France White

16,90 €

Man of the rock by Romain Le Bars

SO² free

Homme de la roche 2023 | Romain Le Bars

Carignan when you hold us!

Romain Le Bars

Vin de France Red 2023

15,40 €

Monbazar - Vin de France- Château Barouillet

Favorite

Bio

SO² free

Monbazar 2021 | Barouillet

Fresh, taut liquor

Chateau Barouillet

Vin de France White 2021

13,90 €

Find out more about our selection of "no sulphur" wines:

What is a sulphite-free wine?

Also known as "no added sulphur wine", it is a wine that does not receive the addition of sulphite throughout its production, from the vine to the bottle. However, a wine without added sulphite is not a wine without sulphite at all: the development of yeasts and the fermentation of the wine are accompanied by a natural formation of sulphur compounds, which will be found in the wine at very low levels. It is therefore very rare to have a wine with zero sulphite. This is why a winemaker will always indicate "contains sulphites", even for a wine without added sulphite.

Why can a natural wine be labelled "contains sulphites"?

Since 2005, European Union legislation has required that all wines with a sulphur content of more than 10 mg/l be labelled (or back labelled) as "containing sulphites". However, sulphite remains a natural component of wine in very small quantities and the winemaker of natural wine relies heavily on these natural sulphites to stabilise its wine and make it successful. Yeasts during fermentation can produce between 5 and 30 mg of sulphur. This explains why, even for a wine with no added sulphite, a wine maker will not take any risks and will add the mention to his label even if his wine has not received any added sulphur. But if the grapes are processed organically or biodynamically, they contain far fewer sulphur compounds: their natural sulphite content is much closer to 5mg/l than 30mg/l. 

What is the use of natural sulphites in wine? 

Sulphite, known as SO2, is a natural companion of wine. It plays 4 major roles:

Preservative: it protects the wine from oxidation.

Antiseptic and antifungal: it blocks the development of certain bacteria and yeast, as well as fungi and molds. It also controls alcoholic fermentation and disinfects wine barrels. 

Stabiliser: it promotes the expansion of yeasts favourable to alcoholic fermentation while blocking undesirable yeasts.

Dissolver and clarifier: it enhances the decomposition of grapes and the release of tannins and aromas from the wine, as well as the formation of polyphenols, a natural antioxidant.

Is there an alternative to sulphites? 

Making wine without added sulphite is therefore a global approach, even a philosophical choice, aimed at rediscovering the natural expression of the terroir. For a winemaker, it is possible to work without sulphur. From viticulture to vinification, this requires impeccable cleanliness. Each stage of the process must be extremely precise and controlled. The objective for winemaker is to avoid contact with oxygen and contaminating micro-organisms as much as possible, so that no additional SO2 is needed to stabilise the wine. This is a delicate task, as it is necessary to preserve the living character of the wine while avoiding any technical intervention that could alter the bacterial life. A wine without added sulphite means that winemaker has been able to control the alcoholic fermentation without adding any chemicals. All the wines of Petites caves are part of this quality approach.

Why choose a wine without added sulphite?

Have you ever had a headache after drinking a few glasses of wine? You should know that this is not due to the alcohol itself, but to the unnatural sulphites contained in your wine. Too much sulphur reacts badly with the human organism and causes discomfort such as nausea or headaches: sulphite has a vasodilator effect on the blood vessels, causing pressure in the brain and the resulting pain. In conventional winemaking, white wine tends to contain more sulphites than red wine. They are used to stabilise the colour of the wine and prevent it from turning brown, whereas red wines benefit from the antioxidant protection of naturally occurring polyphenols. The presence of biogenic amines (allergens) in wine, combined with the presence of large amounts of sulphites, can increase the risk of headaches. But rest assured: the maximum tolerated doses of SO2 are 30mg/l for red wines and 40mg/l for white wines.

It is therefore almost impossible to obtain a wine that is completely free of sulphur compounds. On the other hand, it is possible to greatly reduce the quantities ingested with natural wines without added sulphite. Their rigorous preparation allows the addition of SO2 to be limited while respecting the taste of the wine and your health.

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