Organic Sparkling

Organic sparkling wines are becoming increasingly popular among bubble lovers looking for an environmentally friendly and terroir-respecting alternative. Made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, organic sparkling wines offer an authentic expression of the grape varieties and soils they come from. At Avenue des Vins, we have selected the finest organic sparkling wines, sourced from vineyards committed to sustainable winemaking.

Why Choose an Organic Sparkling Wine?

Organic sparkling wines are produced using natural methods that preserve the grape’s properties while minimizing environmental impact. Choosing an organic sparkling wine comes with several benefits: ● Respect for the terroir: Soils are preserved thanks to responsible and eco-friendly farming practices.

• Winemaking without synthetic chemicals: Yeasts and other additives are limited, ensuring a more natural wine. This not only reduces environmental impact but also promotes better health for consumers.
• Authentic aromas: Grape varieties fully express themselves, offering a unique and unaltered flavor profile.
• Better digestibility: Fewer additives mean a more natural wine, which is often easier on the stomach.

A Range of Organic Sparkling Wines for Every Taste

Whether you are looking for a festive wine to celebrate a special occasion or a light sparkling wine to accompany an aperitif, our organic sparkling wine selection will meet your expectations.

Organic Crémants

Organic Crémants rival the finest Champagnes thanks to their traditional winemaking method. Produced in renowned wine regions such as Alsace, Burgundy, and the Loire Valley, these sparkling wines offer fine bubbles and impressive aromatic complexity.

Organic Champagne

Organic Champagne is the perfect companion for grand occasions. Crafted in strict compliance with organic regulations, these Champagnes provide refined effervescence and complex aromas, delighting even the most discerning connoisseurs.

Natural Sparkling Wines (Pét-Nat)

Organic Pét-Nat wines are gaining popularity among enthusiasts of organic and natural wines. Produced using the ancestral method, they ferment in the bottle, giving them a delicate effervescence, a lower alcohol content, and often surprising fruity notes. The Best Food Pairings for Organic Sparkling Wines Organic sparkling wines pair wonderfully with a wide variety of dishes. Here are some tips for pairing your organic sparkling wine:

• Organic Crémants: Perfect with seafood, fish, or poultry in a light sauce.
• Organic Champagne: A must for elegant appetizers, refined dishes, and festive desserts.
• Organic Pét-Nat wines: Delightful with fresh goat cheese, artisanal charcuterie, or fresh fruit desserts.

At Avenue des Vins, we highlight passionate winemakers who share our values of quality and authenticity. Explore our selection of organic sparkling wines and indulge in natural and refined bubbles. Enjoy the best quality-price ratio, with direct delivery from the vineyard or château of your choice.

Yeast, Sulfites and Approved Additives in Organic Sparkling Wine

Whether Crémant, Champagne or pét-nat, organic sparkling wine follows Regulation (EU) 2018/848 right through to the bubbles. It must be made from organic raw materials, and every product added in the winery comes from a closed list set by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165.

To start the second fermentation, the producer may add wine yeast. The rule applies strain by strain: the organic version is required when it is available, and conventional yeast is allowed otherwise. If the producer adds fresh lees, they must come from organic production.

Sulfite limits work differently than for still wine, where the cap rises with sugar. For sparkling wine, it depends on the category: 155 mg/L for organic quality sparkling wine and 205 mg/L for other sparkling wine, 30 mg/L below conventional limits. An appellation may set a lower one.

The organic list includes tartaric acid, bentonite and tannins, the latter organic where available. Some processes stay banned, such as partial concentration by chilling or physical removal of sulfites.

Organic Sparkling Wine: Vineyard Treatments, Method and Dosage

How are the vines for organic sparkling wine protected?

Vines grown for organic sparkling wine can only be protected with substances from an EU list, set by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165. It includes copper, sulfur, calcium polysulfide, paraffin oils and plant-derived pyrethrins. They may be used only when preventive measures fall short.

Can organic sparkling wine get its bubbles in a tank?

Organic sparkling wine can get its bubbles in a sealed tank or in the bottle, since the EU organic rules don’t require either method. They govern what goes into the wine, whatever vessel holds the second fermentation. An appellation can, however, require bottle fermentation, as Champagne and Crémant do.

Can organic sparkling wine be medium dry?

Organic sparkling wine can be brut nature, extra brut, brut, medium dry (demi-sec) or sweet (doux), because the EU organic rules set no sugar level. These terms follow the thresholds in Regulation (EU) 2019/33, as for any sparkling wine.

Where can you buy organic sparkling wines direct from the winemaker?

You can buy organic sparkling wines direct from the winemaker on Avenue des Vins. Each wine’s page names the producer who made it.

See also: Organic white wines - Organic rosé wines - AOC Crémant d'Alsace