Originally from Brittany, Adrien de Mello travelled the world following a love of wine before settling in Anjou in 2015. He now farms four hectares of vineyards planted over schist in and around the village of Saint Aubin de Luigné. The vines have been farmed organically for some time, but since settling here Adrien has taken things to the next level and in just a few years has gained both organic and biodynamic certification. He plows by horse and is passionate about foraging wild plants such as nettle, comfrey, yarrow and buckthorn to prepare teas to be used in the vineyards.

The grapes here come from the organic vineyards of Les Vignes Herbel in Anjou, and this lively rosé of sorts is made from an infusion of whole bunches of Pineau d’Aunis in the direct press of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. After pressing, the wine had a short rest in cuve and was bottled young, brimming with energy. A gorgeous pale sunset in the glass, it is all pink peppercorn, blood orange and bitters, making for a rosé that is truly one of a kind.