La Bascule

France

Jan 6

Domaine Leonine and Domaine Bascule continue their partnership, rooted in shared values and a love for Roussillon’s unique terroir. Stéphane and Caroline Morin of Domaine Leonine remain key figures in the region, crafting wines with minimal intervention and a deep respect for the land. Their long-standing friendships with producers like Les Foulards Rouge and YoYo keep the local winemaking community close-knit and collaborative.

Domaine Bascule, a project started by Fifi with the support of the Morins, has come into its own. The wines, made from organic grapes sourced across Roussillon, are fresh, approachable, and deeply tied to their origins. After managing the 2020 vintage remotely during lockdown, Fifi returned to work alongside Stéphane and Caroline, building on their shared expertise. Today, both domaines represent the heart of Roussillon’s natural wine scene, creating wines that are honest, vibrant, and rooted in a sense of place.

CUVÉES

“Cabernier”

**Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon
**Grape:** 40% Carignan, 60% Viognier
**Vineyard:** négociant fruit from around Saint-Andre
**Soil:** decomposed granite or clay bedrock, gravel, sand
**Farming:** organic
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** co-ferment
**Aging:** natural barrique through winter
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** 10mg/l

“Bottum Up” Blanc

**Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon
**Grape:** Chardonnay, Viognier
**Vineyard:** négociant fruit from around Saint-Andre
**Soil:** decomposed granite or clay bedrock, gravel, sand
**Farming:** organic
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** direct press into stainless
**Aging:** natural barrique through winter
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** 10mg/l

“Bottum Up” Rouge

**Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon
**Grape:** Grenache, Mourvèdre
**Vineyard:** négociant fruit from around Saint-Andre
**Soil:** decomposed granite or clay bedrock, gravel, sand
**Farming:** organic
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** whole cluster fermentation in fiberglass, short maceration
**Aging:** natural barrique through winter
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** 10mg/l

“Babushka”

**Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon
**Grape:** Syrah
**Vineyard Size:**
**Soil:** granite, clay
**Average Age of Vines:**
**Farming:** organic
**Harvest:** by hand
**Winemaking:** Direct press into stainless steel, fermented with wild yeasts
**Aging:** natural barrique through winter
**Fining:** none
**Filtration:** none
**Added S02:** none

Sara Ali

La Bascule

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