winery

Les Terres de Philéandre

Burgundy, France

Philosophy

Sulphur-free vinifications with fermentation and ageing in concrete eggs. Whole-cluster fermentation at 60% for entry-level Pinots. Soft extraction and minimal new oak, bottled without fining or filtration. Wines exhibit aromatic lift and textural grace.

Reputation

Les Terres de Philéandre emerged in 2018 as David Duband's experimental negociant project, named for his twin children. Conceived to explore appellations beyond his historic domaine holdings and to experiment with new cellar methods—particularly sulphur-free vinification and concrete-egg ageing—the project channels the same precision of observation that defines the Duband family legacy.

AllocationLes Terres de Philéandre is a micro-negociant label distinct from the Domaine David Duband estate. Founded 2018, it functions as Duband's experimental platform for VdF-level wines and new cellar techniques (concrete eggs, zero SO₂). Polaner Selections confirmed as US importer. No certification bodies listed for the negociant label itself; David Duband the domaine carries ECOCERT organic (2006). Production volume and specific vineyard hectares for this label not publicly available. Wine name variations: sources cite both 'Le Rouge' and may reference cuvée 'Célénie' (sans soufre variant). Appellation stated as VdF per Polaner and retail listings. Parent relationship to domaine noted but financially/operationally treated as separate project. Recommended for Garth to verify current importer status and whether The Source (Ted Vance) handles this label separately.

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