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  Mark Angeli settled in Bellevigne-en-Layon in 1989 when he bought La Ferme de la Sansonnière. Mark makes dry wines in an area of sweet wines. In 1990, he began working his plots under the principles of Demeter-certified biodynamic agriculture. Angeli makes his wines from old vines that provide low yields and he works with minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery.  2014 Mark Angeli Les Fouchardes  The Fouchardes vineyard is a small, 0.5 ha vineyard, mid-slope on La Montagne, one of the three hills of Bonnezeaux. Part of this area is also known as Coteau du Houet (a name Mark used when he was still bottling his Bonnezeaux.). It is a very rare, complex mix of deep red sands and clay over schist gréseux, with two very distinct areas: the top has more carboniferous schist leading to an earlier picking, while the bottom with heavier clay is harvested ten days later; 40-year-old vines. The wine is Vinified and aged in larger barrels, for 24 months. The wine has naturall...

Bruno Schueller is a renowned winemaker from the Alsace region of France. He is known for his unique and innovative approach to winemaking, which involves using traditional techniques such as biodynamic farming and natural fermentation to create wines that are expressive, complex, and full of character. Schueller grew up in a family of winemakers and inherited his vineyards from his father. However, he decided to take a different approach to winemaking, focusing on the use of natural and sustainable methods to produce wines that reflect the terroir of the region. Schueller's wines are made with minimal intervention, using only natural yeasts and avoiding the use of chemicals and additives. This results in wines that are often cloudy, with a distinctive texture and flavor profile. Schueller's wines are also notable for their age-ability, with many of his older vintages still tasting fresh and vibrant. In addition to his winemaking, Schueller is also a passionate advocate for nat...