Spend $100.00 to get free shipping
Temple Cellars

Henri Chauvet De Cendre et d’Âme 2023

Henri Chauvet

Henri Chauvet De Cendre et d’Âme 2023

Regular price $145.00
Unit price per

Pickup available at Bukit Timah

Auvergne / Loire // France

This wine is made from Gamays and very old Pinot Noirs originating from a massal selection from Burgundy (the first vineyard planted by Claude Sauvat, who created the estate). It comes from a part of the vineyard, at the exit of the village of Boudes, where there is a strong dominance of basalt with highly fragmented limestone. In 2022, the Gamays were in "Abrupts" and the Pinot Noirs in "Vie ordinaire." In 2023, he isolated this part because it has something very unique. There is 10 to 12 days of maceration with whole bunches in large stainless steel tanks. Only pump-overs with a bucket are done to wet the cap. The wine is aged for 12 months in old 228-liter barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle.

The is the most mineral and taut of the 2023s, and it opens up beautifully over a couple of hours.
About the Producer

Having quit his job in insurance banks, Henri Chauvet is a relatively new winemaker. He attained his viticulture and oenology diploma and trained alongside Jérôme Bressy in Rasteau as well as the legendary Thierry Allemand in Cornas.

Having fallen in love with the region and its incredible terroirs, he managed to purchase 10.5 ha of Gamay, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the village of Boudes in Auvergne renowned for its historic, very steep hillsides.

The climate and soils around the village have a reputation for producing some of the most expressive Gamay, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of the region. This complexity of terroir is what drew Henri to the area.

A winemaker with a clear conscience, he is super grounded in his vines and for whom natural wine is a means of achieving what he wishes to convey and transmit. He respects the land and its sense of place, the grape varieties and the vintage, making wines of real terroir. 2021 was Henri's first vintage and his goal was to discover what the different terroirs could give him. He made 10 different wines and all are fascinating.

Doorstep Delivery

Standard Delivery
Complimentary standard delivery on orders $100+ within 3 working days. For this option, we are unable to guarantee chilled delivery.

Next Day Delivery
Complimentary delivery on orders $150+, or $25 flat fee. Orders are delivered from 12pm - 8pm. Next day delivery cut off is at 12pm. Orders must be placed by 12pm to be delivered the following day. Orders placed after 12pm will be delivered the day after. No 'next day' delivery on Sundays; only 1-hour deliveries apply. 'Next day' orders placed after Friday 12pm will be fulfilled on Monday.

There will be no next-day deliveries on Sundays, public holidays or days that the store is closed, unless otherwise announced online.

1-Hour Delivery
Complimentary delivery on orders $300+, or $35 flat fee. Orders are delivered between 12pm - 4pm. Place order by 3pm latest to receive within the hour. Orders placed after 3pm cut off will be delivered the following day. Please expect delays with unfavourable weather conditions.

Wrong Addresses or No Recipients
Please ensure that delivery addresses, particularly for gifts, are entered correctly otherwise additional costs may be incurred.

For products labelled In-Store Only
Please note these products need to be picked up in-store. There is no delivery service for these products. 
Make this a gift!