{"title":"Olivier Lejeune丨Clos des Plantes","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eAfter spending ten years working in Asia, Olivier, \u0026nbsp;still disarmingly young, decided to turn his attention to wine. He completed his viticulture studies at the University of Auckland, followed by several formative years at Felton Road, one of New Zealand’s most renowned estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eIn 2017, he returned to France with his wife and young child, where he was mentored by Marc Angeli of Ferme de la Sansonnière, a key figure in the Loire Valley’s natural wine movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eThe real turning point came after a long search, when Olivier acquired two hectares of vines surrounding the legendary Montbenault vineyard, made famous by another Loire icon, Richard Leroy. He has since devoted enormous energy to revitalizing these parcels through biodynamic farming, determined to restore their full vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eThe first results speak for themselves: vibrant, energetic wines full of tension and life. If this trajectory continues, Olivier may well establish himself among the Loire’s modern classics within just a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clos-des-plantes-whakapiripiri-mai-2021","title":"Clos des Plantes Whakapiripiri Mai 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Whakapiripiri Mai” means “to gather” or “to bring together” in Māori. The exotic name reflects the union of two very different vineyard personalities: Les Cailloux and Clos des Plantes. The result is an explosively vibrant, unique, and balanced Chenin Blanc, whole-cluster pressed in a traditional wooden basket press, then fermented and aged in tanks until the following May.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olivier Lejeune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037735698818,"sku":null,"price":9900.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Clos_des_Plantes_Whakapiripiri_Mai_2021.jpg?v=1758913908"},{"product_id":"clos-des-plantes-pelo-2020","title":"Clos des Plantes Pelo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003ePelo is a tribute to Olivier’s grandfather, Pierre, who first introduced him to winemaking as a child and played a key role in the creation of Clos des Plantes. A devoted Saint-Émilion enthusiast, Olivier chose his grandfather’s nickname for this cuvée, which is made mostly from Cabernet Franc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Franc from the clay-rich Le Bordage vineyard, home to 60-year-old vines, where Pinot d’Aunis and Grolleau are also scattered throughout. These varieties are included in the wine each year in varying proportions.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; In 2020, Olivier co-fermented 15% whole-cluster Chenin Blanc with 85% Cabernet Franc to add a touch of lightness and vibrancy. The grapes underwent eight days of maceration in open vats-like a gentle herbal infusion, followed by light pressing to keep the drying tannins in check. The wine was then aged in large, used oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olivier Lejeune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037736386946,"sku":null,"price":11200.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Clos_des_Plantes_Pelo_2020.jpg?v=1758913555"},{"product_id":"clos-des-plantes-poiesis-2022","title":"Clos des Plantes Poiesis 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are pressed on an old, large wooden press, and fermentation begins spontaneously with wild yeasts in a fiberglass tank. After fermentation, the must is transferred by gravity into second-fill barrels and left to develop naturally for 12 months without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a truly deep, rich, and layered wine, with notes of stone fruits, citrus, and beeswax.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olivier Lejeune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037759816066,"sku":null,"price":15800.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Clos_des_Plantes_Poi_sis.jpg?v=1758532542"},{"product_id":"clos-des-plantes-poiesis24-2021","title":"Clos des Plantes Poiesis24 2021","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"172\"\u003ePoiésis24 – Chenin Blanc from Les Cailloux, Anjou\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eAn extremely pure and expressive Chenin Blanc from the Les Cailloux vineyard in Anjou. The shale- and quartz-rich soils impart a profound, striking minerality to this exceptional lot.\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyard was neglected until 2017, when Olivier revitalized it through regenerative farming. After losing most of the 2019 harvest to late frosts, he chose to give the remaining grapes a special 24-month maturation in multi-fill oak barrels -\u0026nbsp;a practice that continues in this, the third vintage of Poiésis24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eProduced from just a single barrel, this wine is a true specialty. The extended aging reveals the most compelling expression of Chenin Blanc: layered complexity, ripe stone fruit, table peach, impressive concentration, and profound minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olivier Lejeune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55979807801730,"sku":null,"price":26800.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Clos_des_Plantes_Pi_sis_24_2021.jpg?v=1758535687"},{"product_id":"clos-des-plantes-non-solus-2023","title":"Clos des Plantes Non Solus 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eNew Chenin Blanc from Olivier.\u0026nbsp;This wine comes from younger vines in a special, higher-altitude vineyard, giving it a leaner, lighter character while retaining the balance and precision that define Clos des Plantes wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eAfter hand-harvesting, the whole bunches are fermented in a combination of fiberglass and steel tanks, preserving freshness and natural expression. 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