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Sauvagine: organic wines from disease-resistant grapes near Bordeaux, by Caroline and Nicolas Hallier
Sauvagine - Vin de France, organic, Le Tourne (Gironde)
Sauvagine is a family estate in Le Tourne (33550), in the Gironde, on the hillsides bordering the Garonne, at the Château de Pic-Sauvagine. Caroline and Nicolas Hallier craft four wines, a sparkling, a white, a rosé and a red, from naturally disease-resistant grape varieties, farmed organically and made without any animal product (vegan).
Sauvagine was born from the meeting of Caroline and Nicolas Hallier, two agronomists who dreamed of bringing together their love of wine, the French art of living and respect for the living world. On a protected terroir along the Garonne, between vines and forests, they grow resistant grape varieties that receive no treatment against vine diseases, for honest wines designed for the table and for plant-based cuisine, available directly from the grower on Avenue des Vins.
Caroline and Nicolas Hallier: two agronomists, a tribute to the wild
Sauvagine grew out of the meeting of Caroline and Nicolas Hallier while they were studying agronomy. Caroline grew up in a family of winegrowers; now an author and filmmaker, her work explores relationships of domination and the great questions of the living world. Nicolas built his experience in viticulture and sustainable food, notably within an organic cooperative committed to short supply chains. From this shared sensibility came a common project: to let the pleasure of wine and attention to the living world speak to one another.
The estate's name says it all. Sauvagine is a tribute to the wild, to its beauty, its freedom and, above all, its resistance. It is this resistance that Caroline and Nicolas wanted at the heart of their vineyard, by choosing grape varieties able to defend themselves against disease. A way of celebrating a way of life attentive to all living things, without ever giving up pleasure or sharing.
The family vineyard stretches over the hillsides bordering the Garonne, at the Château de Pic-Sauvagine, in a protected ecosystem where the vine sits alongside the forest. Convinced that art can shift the way we look at the living world, the Halliers also founded the Sauvagine association, based at the estate, to which they give 1% of their sales every year.
Caroline and Nicolas Hallier, founders of Sauvagine
"Through Sauvagine, we want to celebrate a way of life attentive to all living things, without giving up pleasure and sharing. The name is a tribute to the wild and an invitation to draw on its beauty, its freedom and its resistance."
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A wild terroir on the hillsides of the Garonne
The vineyard takes root at the Château de Pic-Sauvagine, in Le Tourne, on hillsides overlooking the Garonne, south-east of Bordeaux. Here the vine does not reign alone: it belongs to a preserved landscape, surrounded by forests, home to species that have become rare, the genet, the black-winged kite and the mouse-eared bat. A setting that sums up the estate's approach: making wine while leaving room for wildlife.
The plots rest on varied soils that give each cuvée its character: clay-limestone hillsides with a fine south-west exposure for the white and the sparkling, and well-drained clay-silt soils for the rosé. This mosaic, combined with resistant grape varieties, shapes lively, fruity and easy-drinking wines, true to their terroir.
Vin de France - Le Tourne (Gironde)
Clay-limestone and clay-silt - organic family estate
Resistant grape varieties planted in a preserved ecosystem, between vines and forests, for honest wines that respect the living world.
Souvignier gris, monarch: resistant grape varieties, a quiet revolution in the vineyard
This is the heart of the Sauvagine project. The wines are made from grape varieties that are naturally resistant to disease, inherited from wild vines: sauvignac, souvignier gris, monarch and more. They are known as resistant varieties, or PIWI (from the German pilzwiderstandsfähig, « fungus-resistant »). Thanks to this resistance, the vine does not need to be protected against the main fungal diseases, downy mildew, powdery mildew and black rot. The estate can therefore apply no treatment against these diseases, sharply reducing the footprint of viticulture on the environment.
This approach is part of organic farming that respects biodiversity, preserving hedgerows and cover crops. Fewer interventions in the vineyard mean fewer passes, fewer inputs, and room left for wildlife. These varieties are also an answer to climate change: hardier, they yield balanced wines at moderate alcohol levels (12 to 13% vol.). Still rare in the Bordeaux area, they are here as much a conviction as an agronomic choice.
A low-intervention cellar, 100% vegan wines built for plant-based cuisine
Something few wine lovers know: most wines, even organic ones, are clarified with animal-based fining agents, gelatine, isinglass, milk casein or egg white, that never appear on the label. Sauvagine has removed them all: fining is done solely with plant proteins, from peas. Every wine on the estate is therefore certified vegan, with no compromise on quality.
In the cellar, the principle mirrors the vineyard: intervene as little as possible. The wines are vinified with precision, often on the lees and unfiltered for the sparkling, with cold skin maceration and partial barrel ageing, on the lees with stirring, for the white and the red.
Above all, these wines are made for the table. Caroline and Nicolas designed them, with chefs, to pair with plant-based cuisine: vegetables, spices, herbs and fruit. Lively, digestible and generous, they seek the right pairing rather than sheer power, another way to celebrate pleasure and sharing.
The four Sauvagine wines
Four cuvées for four moments at the table, all from resistant grape varieties, organic and vegan. From the sparkling served as an aperitif to the spicy red of the main course, the Sauvagine range unfolds across a plant-based meal.
Sauvagine Pétillant
Sauvignac, muscadelle, sémillon - brut nature, unfiltered - 13% vol.
A brut nature sparkling wine, with no added sugar and unfiltered, with a golden, slightly cloudy hue. The nose plays on lemon and pineapple; the palate, creamy and brioche-like thanks to the lees, unfolds fine bubbles and a lovely citrus freshness. Perfect as an aperitif or with a lemony mezze, such as a focaccia with olives and zaatar.
Sauvagine Blanc
Souvignier gris, sauvignon blanc, muscadelle - dry and lively - 12% vol.
A dry, fruity and lively white, lemon-yellow in the glass. The nose bursts with exotic fruit, apricot and citrus; the palate, fresh and long, reveals peach notes and a hint of brioche (six months on the lees, partial barrel ageing). It works wonders with slightly bitter green vegetables, asparagus in a lemon sauce, or a violet artichoke carpaccio.
Sauvagine Ultra Rosé
Monarch, cabernet sauvignon, merlot - rosé inspired by clairet - 12.5% vol.
A dry rosé with character, inspired by Bordeaux clairet, bright pink in the glass. Red fruit and rose petal on the nose, a crisp, juicy palate lifted by a touch of violet from the monarch. Open it with slightly tart red fruit or a lightly sweetened dessert, such as a red-fruit pavlova with almond cream.
Sauvagine Rouge
Monarch, syrah, cabernet franc - dry, fruity and spicy - 12% vol.
A dry, fruity and spicy red, deep garnet in the glass. Raspberry, blackberry and black pepper on the nose; on the palate the fruit shifts towards cocoa and liquorice, carried by supple tannins and measured acidity. A wine cut out for spicy flavours: red vegetable curry, mushroom bourguignon, falafel.
All the wines come in 75 cl bottles and are certified vegan, made without animal proteins. Designed with chefs for plant-based cuisine, they favour balance and drinkability, a coherent range, from the first glass to the last.
The Sauvagine association: 1% for the living world
Convinced that art can shift the way we look at the living world, Caroline and Nicolas founded the Sauvagine association, based at the estate. It hosts artists in residence, supports creative work and runs exhibitions, screenings and workshops, alongside concrete action for animal protection, notably with schools.
Every year, 1% of Sauvagine wine sales is given to the association.
Resistant grape varieties, organic and vegan - directly from the grower, careful shipping across France and Europe
Why choose Sauvagine wines ?
Resistant grapes, no treatment. Wines from naturally resistant grape varieties, farmed organically and with no treatment against vine diseases: low-impact viticulture, still rare in the Bordeaux area.
Vegan wines, built for the table. Fined with plant proteins, without any animal product, and designed with chefs to bring out the best in plant-based cuisine.
A project with meaning. Caroline and Nicolas Hallier, two agronomists, bring together a love of wine, the art of living and respect for the living world, giving 1% of their sales to their association.
A preserved terroir. A family vineyard in Le Tourne, on the hillsides of the Garonne, between vines and forests, where wildlife keeps its place.
Directly from the grower. On Avenue des Vins you order Sauvagine wines with no middleman, as close as possible to the estate, with careful shipping across France and Europe.
Frequently asked questions about Sauvagine wines
Where is the Sauvagine estate located ?
Sauvagine is a family vineyard in Le Tourne (33550), in the Gironde, on the hillsides bordering the Garonne, at the Château de Pic-Sauvagine, south-east of Bordeaux. The estate belongs to a preserved ecosystem, between vines and forests, and sells its wines directly from the grower on Avenue des Vins.
Who are Caroline and Nicolas Hallier ?
Caroline and Nicolas Hallier are the founders of Sauvagine, who met while studying agronomy. Caroline, from a family of winegrowers, is an author and filmmaker exploring the questions of the living world; Nicolas has experience in viticulture and sustainable food, gained notably in an organic cooperative committed to short supply chains.
Why the name Sauvagine ?
Sauvagine is a tribute to the wild: to its beauty, its freedom and its resistance. The name sums up the estate's approach, celebrating a way of life attentive to all living things and placing the natural resistance of the grape varieties at the heart of the vineyard.
What wines does Sauvagine produce ?
The estate makes four wines: Sauvagine Pétillant (brut nature sparkling), Sauvagine Blanc (dry and lively), Sauvagine Ultra Rosé (rosé inspired by clairet) and Sauvagine Rouge (fruity and spicy). All are made from resistant grape varieties, farmed organically and certified vegan.
What is a disease-resistant grape variety (PIWI) ?
A resistant grape variety, or PIWI, from the German pilzwiderstandsfähig (« fungus-resistant »), is a vine that is naturally less susceptible to the main fungal diseases (downy mildew, powdery mildew, black rot), often bred from crosses with wild vines. At Sauvagine, this resistance means no treatment is needed against these diseases, sharply reducing the impact of viticulture on the environment. The estate works notably with sauvignac, souvignier gris and monarch.
Are Sauvagine wines organic ?
Yes. The vineyard is farmed organically, respecting biodiversity and preserving hedgerows and cover crops. Thanks to the resistant grape varieties, it receives no treatment against vine diseases.
Are Sauvagine wines vegan ?
Yes, all Sauvagine wines are certified vegan. Most wines, even organic ones, are clarified with animal-based fining agents (gelatine, isinglass, casein, egg white) that never appear on the label. Sauvagine replaces them with plant proteins from peas: the result in the glass is identical, only the method changes.
Which grape varieties are used ?
Each cuvée has its own blend of resistant grape varieties. The Pétillant combines sauvignac, muscadelle and sémillon; the Blanc, souvignier gris, sauvignon blanc and muscadelle; the Ultra Rosé, monarch, cabernet sauvignon and merlot; the Rouge, monarch, syrah and cabernet franc.
What food pairs with Sauvagine wines ?
They were designed for plant-based cuisine. The Pétillant loves lemony flavours and mezze; the Blanc, slightly bitter green vegetables such as asparagus and artichoke; the Ultra Rosé, red fruit and lightly sweetened desserts; the Rouge, spicy dishes such as a vegetable curry or a mushroom bourguignon.
Which Sauvagine wine should I give as a gift or start with ?
To discover Sauvagine, the brut nature sparkling is an original, festive way in. As a gift, bringing together the white, the rosé and the red lets you explore the whole range and share a rare approach: organic, vegan wines from resistant grape varieties.
How should Sauvagine wines be stored and served ?
Store the bottles lying down, away from light and heat. Serve the sparkling and the white well chilled (around 8 to 10 degrees), the rosé around 10 degrees and the red lightly chilled (14 to 16 degrees). These are lively, digestible wines, best enjoyed for their fruit.
Where can I buy Sauvagine wines directly ?
You can buy Sauvagine wines directly from the grower on Avenue des Vins, with no middleman and as close as possible to the estate, with careful shipping across France and Europe. Buying through a short supply chain guarantees the origin and traceability of the bottles while supporting an estate committed to the living world.
Organic wines from resistant grape varieties, vegan, Le Tourne (Gironde) - direct from the grower
Sauvagine - the family vineyard of Caroline and Nicolas Hallier, in Le Tourne (Gironde), on the hillsides bordering the Garonne. Organic wines from resistant grape varieties, certified vegan, designed for plant-based cuisine.
Sparkling, white, rosé and red - resistant grape varieties (sauvignac, souvignier gris, monarch) - direct from the grower. 1% of sales given to the Sauvagine association.