Winery / Producer: Domaine Grosbois (Cult family winery, international benchmark in organic, biodynamic, and minimal intervention viticulture).

Specific Origin: Loire Valley, France (Vin de France).

Certification: Vin Méthode Nature (The most transparent and incorruptible official standard for authentic natural wine).

Varietal Composition: Dynamic blend of red grapes from the winery's organic plots, ideal for maintaining lightness and freshness.

Soils and Terroir: Living soils of the Loire, worked without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, respecting the microbiological biodiversity that gives life to native yeasts.

Winemaking and Aging: Surgical manual harvest. Very short and delicate maceration. Spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation using native yeasts and bacteria from the vineyard. Natural stabilization without chemical fining agents, no mechanical filtration, and bottled with strictly 0 mg/l added sulfites.

Style: Pure natural red, low-to-medium intensity, unfiltered (slight noble opacity), light body, extremely juicy, electric, and agile.

Alcohol Content: 12.0% - 12.5% Vol. (a moderate degree that magnifies its high drinkability).

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: FRA-GROSBOIS-EXTRABALL-750

Appearance: Presents a medium-low intensity cherry red color, bright but with a very fine and veiled turbidity that is an unmistakable signature of its unfiltered production. Light, dynamic, and agile tears.

Nose: An untamed, wild, and constantly evolving aromatic explosion in the glass. Intense notes of tart red fruits (wild raspberries, pomegranate, fresh cranberries) combine with hints of fine yeast, berry yogurt, and blood orange peel. As it oxygenates, floral nuances of withered violets emerge, and a balsamic background reminiscent of damp earth and chalk.

Palate: Electric, juicy, and spectacularly fluid on entry. On the palate, it unfolds aerially and sparklingly, almost as if it had a tiny natural needle that awakens the senses. Light-bodied, with completely polished liquid silk tannins. The acidity is vertical and refreshing, guiding an extremely savory and clean sip that concludes in a crisp, lively fruity aftertaste.

Free and Unconventional Gastronomic Pairing: Extra Ball breaks the chains of traditional robust red wine pairings. Its extremely fluid, refreshing profile, and vertical acidity place it closer to the versatility of a white wine with soul or a structured rosé. It is the ideal pairing for fine charcuterie (prosciutto, bresaola), artisanal pâtés, creamy washed-rind cheeses, and young goat cheeses. It shines exceptionally with Asian dishes with a subtly spicy or hot profile such as ramen, tuna tataki, pork gyozas, or Peking duck. In contemporary Mexican cuisine, its acidity cleanses and integrates the flavors of carnitas tacos with plenty of lime, beef aguachiles, tasajo tlayudas, pressed chicharrón, and tinga de pollo tostadas.

Suggested Moments:

• Weekend Family Meal: A perfect label to surprise at family gatherings. Being an extremely friendly, agile, and low-alcohol red, it pleases all diners at the table.
• Gourmet BBQ (Appetizers and Intermediates): While the large cuts are cooking, Extra Ball is the ideal companion to accompany appetizers: choripanes, melted cheeses, grilled bone marrow, or chistorra tacos, masterfully cutting through the noble fat.
• Creative Business Meetings and Startups: Uncorking a *Vin Méthode Nature* from Domaine Grosbois communicates an innovative, disruptive, sustainable mentality, completely detached from rigid corporate clichés. It is a fantastic declaration of intent to connect with young partners.
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At what exact temperature should Domaine Grosbois' Extra Ball be served?

Unlike classic reds aged in barrels, this natural red greatly appreciates being served considerably cooler. The optimal temperature ranges between 11°C and 13°C. It is recommended to put the bottle in the refrigerator or keep it in a light ice bucket before consumption to enhance its electricity and crisp fruitiness.

As an unfiltered wine from Domaine Grosbois, is the presence of sediment normal?

It is completely normal and an unmistakable sign of artisanal purity. By not undergoing chemical fining or aggressive filtration, the wine retains noble microparticles from the grape and yeasts. These sediments do not affect the taste at all; on the contrary, they give it its characteristic velvety texture and naturally protect the wine.

Does this natural wine require prior decanting in a decanter?

Aggressive or prolonged decanting in wide decanters is not advised. Since it contains no added sulfites, violent over-oxygenation could dissipate its subtle primary fruit aromas. Ideally, open the Extra Ball bottle 5 to 10 minutes beforehand and allow the wine to evolve and awaken naturally directly in large glasses.

What is the estimated aging potential for this red without added sulfites?

Extra Ball is designed by Domaine Grosbois to celebrate the freshness, youth, and overflowing energy of living fruit. It is not a red intended to be stored in a cellar for decades. Its optimal consumption period is within the next 1 to 2 years from purchase, always ensuring it is stored in a cool place without temperature fluctuations.