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Commanderie de Peyrassol Launches Certified-Organic 2022 Vintage in the U.S.

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Published
04/14/2023 by

The Commanderie de Peyrassol, in partnership with fine wine marketer Wilson Daniels, is pleased to launch its inaugural certified-organic vintage in the United States this April. The winery's entire range from the 2022 vintage – including the rosés, whites, and reds – is certified by the rigorous French certifying body Ecocert, thus reinforcing the Commanderie's commitment to quality, terroir, and biodiversity.

"We've had the privilege of working with the Austruy family since the 2020 vintage release, and I speak on behalf of the entire Wilson Daniels team when I say it's an honor to participate in this latest chapter in the winery's commitment to sustainable, organic practices," said Rocco Lombardo, President of Wilson Daniels. "Our customers and collectors are already enamored with Peyrassol's historical relevance and authentic style, and with the launch of this certified organic 2022 vintage, we hope to share these refined Provençal wines far and wide so even more fine wine consumers can experience the Commanderie's unique philosophy and hospitality."

Founded by the Knights Templar in 1204, the 1,000-hectare estate has continuously produced distinctive, energetic wines that are emblematic of the iconic terroir of Provence. With this new certification, the Austruy family aims to preserve its vineyards for generations to come, while also maintaining the high quality standard and hallmarks of each of its cuvées.

"The Commanderie's vineyards and surrounding lands are an irreplicable piece of living heritage, and we want to do everything we can to preserve them," said Alban Cacaret, General Manager of Peyrassol and nephew of Proprietor Philippe Austruy. "Working organically and pursuing organic certification wasn't necessarily our goal, but was rather a natural byproduct of our desire to respect the incredible biodiversity at Peyrassol. We are very fortunate to have our vineyards completely surrounded – and therefore protected – by a dense oak and pine forest, and it's this unique positioning that allowed us to seriously pursue organic certification, a process that took five years to complete."

Throughout Peyrassol's 95 hectares of owned vineyards, Cacaret and Austruy took their time transiting the vines to 100% organic practices. They also work with a select few grape growers, many of whom were already farming organically. For those who weren't, the winery shepherded them through the process just as its own vineyards were going through full organic conversion. Year over year, Cacaret and Austruy closely tasted the new wines to ensure they displayed the purest expression of Provence's celebrated terroir.

Cacaret adds, "What we've discovered through this process is that being organic further enhances our wines' typicity and defining characteristics. We really strive to imbue our wines with elegance, energy, and a sense of place. I will say that upon tasting the 2022 vintage, the aromatic complexity of the wines is truly remarkable, and I look forward to seeing how our wines evolve in a few years' time."

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