Clos Bateau
Clos Bateau is Thierry and Sylvie Klok de Visser, who in 2019 left the restaurant scene in Amsterdam to pursue their dream of winemaking in Beaujolais. They tend to about 5.5 hectares of vineyards in Lantignié, a prized village just north of Lyon that many state should be the 11th Cru of Beaujolais! Their vineyards are occupied by old-vine Gamay (at least 50 years) and a small amount of younger Chardonnay.
JouJou 2023
Clos Bateau
50 year old Gamay vines. Super vibrant
Bateau Blanc 2023
Clos Bateau
Direct Press Beaujolais Chardonnay
Nuits Noires 2023
Clos Bateau
Rare Gamay! 850 bottles
Sang de Terre 2023 (RARE)
Clos Bateau
Qvevri Beaujolais Pinot - 760 bottles!
Côte de Brouilly 2023
Clos Bateau
Cru Beaujolais Gamay
Babatise 2023
Clos Bateau
Silvaner + Riesling + Gewürztraminer
Sauvage 2023
Clos Bateau
Abandoned Wild Vines Gamay!
Ousia 2023 (one per order)
Clos Bateau
Energetic Beaujolais Gamay
Poelignié Monthieux 2023 (one per order)
Clos Bateau
260 bottles. Comes with a leaf from the vines!
Sang de Terre 2022 (RARE)
Clos Bateau
RARE 538 bottles made. Pinot + little Gamay
Working with nature, not against it
Their philosophy is to work with nature, not against it, and they put a huge emphasis on biodiversity. They have planted over 100 fruit and nut trees on the vineyards, and their sheep help by eating weeds and fertilizing the soil. Herbs are collected from the land to make teas and infusions to nurture the vines. Since the beginning, one of their goals has been to certify the vines and this is currently pending.