Clos Bateau
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Living wines from Lantignié, crafted with deep respect for nature.
Founded in 2019 by Dutch couple Sylvie and Thierry Klok de Visser, Clos Bateau is a small, nature-focused domaine in Lantignié, Beaujolais. After leaving their restaurant careers in Amsterdam, they dedicated themselves to crafting 'Vins Vivants' (living wines) on their 5.5-hectare estate of old-vine Gamay and a small parcel of Chardonnay. They prioritize biodiversity by planting over 100 fruit and nut trees, using herbal infusions for vine health, and integrating animals like pigs, goats and chickens into the vineyard ecosystem. Their winemaking is strictly low-intervention: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no filtration, no fining, and minimal to zero added sulfites, with cellar decisions guided by the lunar cycle.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for natural wine enthusiasts who appreciate low-intervention winemaking and biodiversity-focused viticulture.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the winemaking philosophy of Clos Bateau?
- Clos Bateau follows a strict low-intervention philosophy, utilizing only indigenous yeasts, spontaneous fermentation, and avoiding all filtration, fining, and added sulfites.
- Where are the vineyards located?
- The vineyards are located in Lantignié, a village in northern Beaujolais that is often considered the 'hidden 11th Cru' of the region.
- Do they use any chemicals in the vineyard?
- No, they do not use synthetic chemicals; instead, they nurture their vines using homeopathic plant-based tea infusions and natural fertilizers from their own livestock.
- What grape varieties does Clos Bateau grow?
- They farm old-vine Gamay (at least 50 years old) along with a small amount of younger Chardonnay planted in a tree-lined parcel with a special microclimate.