NO CONTROL, L'OSTAL LEVANT X NO CONTROL 2024

We have long been fans of the wines of No Control, following his project since we first got into natural wines. Vincent, who formerly worked in marketing, was a passionate natural wine lover who fell so far down the rabbit hole that he ditched his previous career and dove into winemaking. He spent time learning his craft by working with two of the greats of Alsace - Bruno Schueller & Patrick Meyer. Then, having discovered the wines wines of Patrick Bouju & Pierre Beauger, he was inspired to set up his own domaine in the volcanic soils of the Auvergne, first vintage 2013. 

He now works with over 6 hectares with old vines of Gamay d'Auvergne, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and some vines he planted himself of Sylvaner, Gewurztraminer & Sauvignon. Due to some losses in the last few years and to offer a wine at a better price point he has also in some years started to make some wines from fruit he has bought, mostly from the Auvergne, but also, in a nod to his journey into wine, Alsace. We believe that he is now producing some of his best wines to date. 

L'Ostal Levant X No Control 2024

The latest in Vincent's series of collaboration wines is this blend produced with the brilliant Cahors producers L'Ostal. It's 50% Gamay d'Auvergne from his Fusion cuvee, blended with 50% Cot (Malbec) from L'Ostal. The blend works brilliantly, the earthy, dark Malbec complemented beautifully be the spiky, pretty Gamay. We got just a few cases so don't wait on this one.