Hervé Villemade is a natural wine producer based in Cellettes in the Cheverny appellation of the Loire Valley. He took over the family estate in 1995 and began converting the vineyards to organic farming after being inspired by Beaujolais natural wines and developing a personal allergy to sulfur. The domaine farms its 22 hectares of vines organically, working with traditional varieties such as Gamay and Pinot Noir on soils of sand, flint and clay. Villemade’s approach in the vineyard and cellar is rooted in minimal intervention, native yeast fermentations and low added sulfur at bottling, producing wines that are honest, refreshing and expressive of their terroir.
Cheverny Rouge 2023 is a red wine composed of Gamay and Pinot Noir from organically farmed vines. The grapes are hand harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts and see a period of maceration before ageing in older vessels until bottling without fining or filtration. This wine shows aromas of red and dark fruit with subtle spice, a supple texture and lively freshness that make it approachable and food friendly, with both generosity of fruit and a sense of precision typical of the producer’s natural wine style.
Origin Cheverny (Loire), France
Grapes Gamay, Pinot Noir
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 11.5 %
Style Fresh vibrant red
Bottle size 750 ml
Winemaking Hand harvested; fermented with indigenous yeasts; macerated before ageing in older vessels; bottled without fining or filtration.
Notes Low SO2, Natural, Organic, Sustainable Viticulture
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
