Pépin wine is a new style of collaborative winery, formed by Jean & Pierre Dietrich of esteemed Domaine Archilée in Scherwiller, Alsace, as well as wine consultants Xavier Couturier and Pierre Sanchez of Duo Oenologie. They are natural, farmed organically, harvested by hand, with no additives, only ambient yeasts, and fermented naturally. The wines are made by independent winemakers from Achillée's network, lending these winemakers a platform to make wines, so the blending and grape varieties may change year by year, and sometimes the grapes even come from outside France! The group work primarily works with local growers in Alsace to produce the Pépin range which stands for making no-added sulphite, vibrant and affordable natural wines which are sustainable and reward the growers in compensation very fairly too.
The label art is designed by the artist Michel Tolmer, who is well-known in the world of natural wine.
As with all of our producers, we will be donating part of the proceeds from sales to a non-profit close to our heart. For Pepin Wines, we have chosen to donate to the Edmonton Cold Weather Animal Society. please check them out.
Pepin Cremant Extra Brut D'alsace
Auxerrois, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir et Pinot Blanc
13.5% ABV
Vinification:
Grown on clay, limestone, and granite soil, and aged in stainless steel tank for 12 months. No inputs, ambient yeasts, no added sulfites.
Tasting notes:
Expressive with minerality, aromas of gunflint and a hint of smoke, and pear. It is rich and enveloping with a fine but distinct bubble.The pear flavour comes through, accompanied by a slight bitterness on the finish that brings balances and gives the wine a nice length.
SKU: 128977 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, cork
Pepin Riesling
100% Riesling
12.5% ABV
Vinification:
Grown on granite soil, and aged in old large wooden barrels. No inputs, ambient yeasts, no added sulfites.
Tasting notes:
Balanced and lively, this wine reveals a beautiful aromatic freshness. Hints of eucalyptus and menthol give it a herbal dimension, while notes of lemon add a persistent and refreshing citrus touch.
SKU: 128962 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, cork
Pepin Muscat
100% Muscat
11.5%
Vinification:
Grown on granite soil; 14 days maceration 100% de-stemmed, and aged in old foudres for 9 months. No inputs, ambient yeasts, no added sulfites.
Tasting notes:
Kirsch, cherry, bitter almond, pepper Crisp, balanced, salty,refined, and elegant. A dry muscat with a beautiful bitter finish.
SKU: 128995 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, cork
Pepin Super Jp
100% Gewürztraminer
14.5% ABV
Vinification:
This orange wine is made with Gewürztraminer grapes, which sees maceration for 2 days on 15% of the cuvée, then that is blended with the press juices. No inputs, ambient yeasts, no added sulfites.
Tasting notes:
This wine is unreal.
Notes of peach, plum, rose, lychee, accompanied by a remarkable length. Saline finish with a subtle touch of freshness.
SKU: 128972 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, cork
Pepin rouge
Syrah, Carignan, Grenache noir, Muscat
14% ABV
Vinification:
Grown on limestone & sandstone soil. No inputs, indigenous yeasts, no added sulfites. Maceration 18 day, Full cluster Aging 8 months, stainless steel tank
Tasting notes:
Black fruits (like blackcherry and blackberry, complemented by notes of humusand moss, like a walk in the forest.
SKU: 128947 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, cork
Pepin Orange
Gewurztraminer, Pinot, Gris, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Chasselas
13.5%
Vinification:
Grapes are grown on clay-marl & limestone soils before 1 week maceration ( 50% destemmed / 50% whole clusters). Aging is 8 months, 60% stainless steel tank / 40% Foudre. . No inputs, ambient yeasts, no added sulfites.
Tasting notes:
Citrus peel and creamy notes. Hints of thyme and rosemary bring a lovely aromatic complexity. Notes of eucalyptus, licorice, and orange peel, all perfectly balanced by a very subtle bitterness. A slight astringency leads to a crisp acidity on the finish, with a beautiful persistent length.
SKU: 131980 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, cork
Pepin Blanc
Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Riesling
12.5% ABV
Vinification:
Grapes are grown on clay & limestone soils before being pressed directly and aged in stainless steels tanks on the fine lees for 10 months. No inputs, ambient yeasts, no added sulfites.
Tasting notes:
A scent of overripe peach, slightly stewed lemon, hazelnuts, plums and apricot. Delightfully juicy and easy going with a mild tropical mouthfeel. The Pépin Blanc is focused on minerality, acidity & salinity so works great paired with ceviches, grilled fish and citrus desserts.
SKU:128944| 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass, cork