Brochet Zero is named for French researcher and acclaimed winemaker Frederic Brochet, founder of Ampelidae near Vienne in the Southern Loire. Brochet is a pioneer in the region, known for modernizing and elevating the wines of the area while remaining faithful to the natural expression of the traditional grape varieties. In the spirit of innovation, their exciting new zero alcohol wine is made to the same high standards as the rest.

A Pioneer of organic winemaking in the Loire Valley

In France, innovations in the field of wine are often frowned upon. And maybe that's why talking about such a non-alcoholic drink seems almost sacrilege to some. However, Gilles de la Bollardiere, technical director at the Ampelidae estate saw a demand and set out to create a zero alcohol wine worthy of the name of the winery’s founder, Frederic Brochet. Brochet, incidentally is French for pike, hence the playful label design.

How it's made

An organic dealcoholized Sauvignon Blanc, but not dearomatized. It took 3 years of experimenting, but at last the formula has been perfected. The low-acid base wine was dealcoholized under vacuum at very low heat under pressure in the centrifuge. The distinctive aromas of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc are thus preserved, and thanks to a secret recipe that includes contact with the wine must, the body and structure of the wine is also intact.

Producer Website: www.ampelidae.com