New from Peltier Ravineau
Since we first wrote about Peltier Ravineau back in August 2025, we have fallen in love with the wines so much, we been to visit them twice! Last week, Achille, one half of the winemaking duo, was in town and came to present his wines at Highbury Library Wine Club.
(View of the vineyard in July 2026)
It was great to welcome him to the neighbourhood and I introduced the night by explaining how I excited I was when my friend and wine importer Alex told me he had a new producer from the village of Cheverny, in the Loire Valley. Having been a huge fan of Clos du Tue Boeuf and Hervé Villemade for many years, I compared it to finding out your favourite record label had just signed a new artist, or Arsenal announcing the signing of Thierry Henry's son. Something like that, anyway!
Now on their third vintage, the Peltier Ravineau wines are really shining and are still affordably priced. For me they achieve a beautiful balance of precision and rusticity. The purity of fruit lets you know how well the grapes have been farmed and that the wines have been allowed to evolve naturally in the cellar.
(with Achille at an Arsenal match in October 2026)
After the success of Thursday's Wine Club, I took Achille to the Arsenal game on Saturday and then we drank the night away in Duck Soup. The future looks bright for him and the Peltier Ravineau project and I would encourage you to see for yourself by checking out the following wines that we currently have in stock
NEW ARRIVALS
La Marnière 2025 - £25
Grape Variety: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Menu Pineau
Profile: An easy-drinking but characterful white blend in which the Sauvignon Blanc brings ripe orchard fruit, subtle spice, and a lovely textured mouthfeel which is balanced by snappy, refreshing acidity thanks to the Menu Pineau.
Les Patureaux 2025 - £25
Grape Variety: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Gamay
Profile: A classic regional pairing of Pinot Noir and Gamay. Hand-harvested, naturally fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged in old oak barrels, this vibrant red strikes a balance between juicy red forest fruits, earthy depth, and light, breezy drinkability.
Bois Tard 2025 magnum - £62
Grape Variety: 100% Menu Pineau
Profile: A showcase of the indigenous Menu Pineau grape bottled only in a large-format 1.5 litre magnum. This white highlights the variety's unique aromatic profile, offering sharp structure, zesty character, and deep mineral complexity that can get even better with age.
STILL IN STOCK
Les Bois Ont Brûles 2024 - £34
Grapes: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Chardonnay
Profile: Sourced from a tiny 65-year-old plot, directly pressed and aged in old barrels for a year. An elegant, medium-bodied natural white wine featuring complex notes of green apple, lemon zest, and subtle white flowers with a long mineral finish. Will keep getting better for a good few years yet.
On to the last few bottles and then that's it!
Balle Dans Le Pied 2024 - £23
Grape Variety: Gamay, Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc
Profile: A light-bodied, highly drinkable red blend made with purchased fruit. Gamay and Côt undergo 12 days of whole-bunch maceration while Cabernet Franc is directly pressed, resulting in fresh red berry fruit, energetic acidity, and a light peppery finish.
Le Peu 2024 - £32
Grape Variety: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Gamay
Profile: Made with some of Arthur and Achille’s highest-quality red grapes, Le Peu undergoes a 15-day whole-bunch maceration before aging for 8 months in old oak barrels. Delicate yet complex, light-to-medium-bodied red showcasing red and dark berry fruit supported by subtle earthy, spicy undertones and crisp, balanced acidity.
Only 1 bottle left...forever!
Plenty to enjoy!
Happy drinking...
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