Organic stores Pyrénées-Orientales

"Bio-altitude wines! "This is how we could define the wines of Patrice and Aliette Bourg. Grown on a living land, more temperate than in the plains and which suffers less from drought, the juices of this nature-loving couple are simply atypical: fresh, balanced in acidity and above all incredibly delicious. Crazy expression of aromas and greediness are the words that come to us instinctively when tasting the nectars of Domaine Grain d'Orient. An undeniable success and a reputation that continues to grow!

This purifying, stimulating and fortifying micro-algae has existed for more than three billion years. One of the first living beings to carry out photosynthesis, spirulina contributed to the enrichment of oxygen and was already consumed by the Aztecs and the Mayans. Its benefits on our body are recognized and praised. In flakes or tablets, it is a food supplement known for its many health benefits. And at Cedric's, it is 100% organic!

On an excellent, high-altitude terroir of predominantly limestone, Raphaël tends 8 hectares of vines using certified organic and Demeter farming methods. "The precepts of biodynamic viticulture reveal our terroirs and enable the wines to express their identities to the full," he confides. Raphaël is a goldsmith of vines and wine, a man in love with and respectful of nature and its cycles. Hand-harvesting, natural vinification, zero inputs... minimal intervention to let the terroir speak for itself and produce natural, fresh and authentic wines. We love it!

"No more running from farm to farm or market to market to find the right farm products" is the motto of Ah la La Laiterie. Its concept, a grouping of local producers giving pride of place to the farmers of Cerdanya and Capcir. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats and of course Catalan charcuterie, cheeses from the surrounding farms with goat, sheep or cow, milk and yoghurts, local beers and wines. Traceability is the watchword of the shop. A friendly and intelligent fair trade place that is a real success.

Passion for the mountains and a serene life far from the hustle and bustle of the city, passion for work done according to the rules of the art without forgetting modern methods. The whole family welcomes you to the cheese factory to let you taste the brousses and tommes, people as passionate as their cheese has character. Plan a good morning, because once up there in Mantet, you will be taken by the call of the forest, desire to gambol and recharge your batteries. It's a bit cool, quiet, wild and above all very beautiful... Everything we like !

Wines that are different, fresh and enchanting: that's how we'd describe the flasks from the Barriot family, a couple of winegrowers who have been working in organic farming for almost 20 years. At a time of standardized taste, these natural wines are surprising and addictive. 10 ha spread over 4 different terroirs, each with its own distinctive character. An almost confidential estate, a very warm welcome and a real Futé favorite. No two cuvées are alike, so you almost forget your Côtes du Roussillon classics. A must-see!

At Mas de la Devèze, Didier is experimenting with greenhouse production of citrus fruits, mangoes, bananas and avocados... But using insects and music to replace phytosanitary products! It's this grain of healthy madness that we loved about this farmer with his strong character and laudable convictions. Converted to organic farming 10 years ago, Didier's reputation continues to grow. Come and taste all his delights, and ask him to explain his methods to you... with music!

NEO, "l'atelier des pains contraires", is an artisan bakery focused on its core business: the production of quality breads made with natural sourdoughs. 100% organic production and committed ethics. That, in a nutshell, is the philosophy of this popular new brand. The breads are as varied and beautiful as they are delicious... You can literally taste the bread of yesteryear, thanks to natural sourdough and sophisticated baking techniques. It's all the work of passionate bakers who welcome you with a crisp smile.

An unmissable visit to these producers-harvesters of 100% organic, fair trade and sustainable saffron. At 750 m altitude, in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Nature Park, Fabien and Martine cultivate crocus sativus. A guided tour of about 1 hour will make you discover the saffron farm, you will come out knowing everything about the culture and the use of saffron. For sale, you will find: saffron stigmas, a whole range of original saffron syrups, Banyuls vinegar with saffron from Sahorre and crocus sativus bulbs.

Attention jewel and colorful character. As much as we love his wines, we love Gilles' glibness, the special way he talks about his work, his love of the land and the farming world. And then when he fills your glass, something magical really happens. To quote a colleague, "his vintages perfectly combine density, greed and freshness". He proposes confidential but ultra precise wines, and above all wines that have presence, like him. The specialized press loves him and we, at the Petit Futé, adore him!

Léia and Eric make wines that surprise and delight us. Their juices are the image of this high altitude terroir of Fenouillèdes composed of granite and gneiss: mineral, a little animal and frankly addictive! Now converted to bio-dynamics and natural wine making, this couple collects awards and praise in specialized magazines. The famous La Compagnie des Papillons vintage is a real master stroke according to the experts. A domain to discover absolutely in the heart of a magical and bewitching landscape.

Another one who is in the news, what a life of a pig! Ronan raises hardy Duroc pigs in the Vallespir region. The animals grow slowly, fed mainly on acorns which they find under a 23 ha forest. And that changes everything! The pigs are raised with respect and animal welfare. You can find his products (fresh meat, cured meats: refined ventrèche, copa, white ham without nitrite salts) in various markets near Céret. The best tables have bet on him. Ronan's pork products are a delight!

6 hectares of south-facing vines on the foothills of the Pyrenees, in an idyllic setting at the crossroads of Mediterranean and mountain climates. That's all it took to create a unique wine. At Olivier, we don't blend our cuvées. Here, we're dealing with a purist who wants to live off the land and with the land: "the winemaker must take a back seat to the grape variety and the terroir; he's only an instrument, not an end in itself". This rebellious spirit is reflected in his growing methods, and the result is a delicious nectar, natural with zero sulfites, but straightforward and structured!

At Mas Pujol, a young team is taking over while preserving the values of the elders. They are shaking things up a bit with a new range of wines that emphasize finesse and elegance: the Pinta, Nina and Santa Maria trilogy brings out the purity of grenache, century-old carignans and syrah. L'Originel is a sulfite-free cuvée that gives the impression of biting into a grape. Mas Pujol regularly organizes wine and pig events that are celebrated in the estate's superb tasting cellar.

On a landscape of successive terraces of rolled pebbles typical of the Aspres lowlands, Jean-Sébastien (a great defender and admirer of natural wines) relies on low and concentrated yields, hand-picking and trusting in indigenous yeasts to produce a 100% ecological natural wine. The result is a little marvel of suppleness and delicacy in the mouth. To all those who believe that the wines of Roussillon are full-bodied and tannic, come and taste the wines of the Potron-Minet estate, it is like silk that slides under the palate!

Les jardins de Paille was born from a love story between a medicinal plants enthusiast and a doctor. The witch and the scientist have found harmony and offer you a thousand creations such as hydrolats, care products, essential oils... from their cultures. Original creations concerned with doing good to you and to the planet. The stock changes according to the season and the harvest to respect the earth. All the creation and the production are handcrafted. The infusions and the care are thought for your pleasure and your well-being.

Silos and Co is a bulk grocery store selling mostly local and organic produce. "Sick of packaging", say Alice and Matthieu. Of course, local products such as fruit, vegetables and cheese are given pride of place, but you'll also find everything in this Ali Baba's cave: pulses, rice, dried fruit and cleaning, hygiene and cosmetic products. When you do the math, it's cheaper to buy in bulk, and what's more, it's organic. An independent store, a place for exchange and responsible consumption

"She had her head in the stars, he had his feet on the ground: in the moonlight, they dreamed of a wine that respects nature and the consumer... On such a noble land, biodynamic work is essential, a work of prevention and not of fight. In the cellar, the vinification is done cold to preserve the taste of the grape: "Our wine must have the taste of this grape! ». The earth is alive and the moon guides the winemaker. Vanessa and Mathieu's wines are like thecall of the forest with a wood fire and a barbecue. A favorite!

"I use what nature gives me as material to capture it, transform it, interpret it, refine it to give you a work as close as possible to this raw and noble substance by putting my guts and my heart into it. You have said it all, Raphaël. You make a free and crazy wine, but also a wine made with the greatest respect for biodynamic agriculture and we love it. Nada is a bit of an UFO (unidentified flowing object) in the world of wine, but he has managed to gain the respect of his peers and has the wind in his sails today.

The Clos du Rouge Gorge is a small estate of 5 hectares run organically by Cyril Fhal on schist and gneiss terraces. The work of a goldsmith and biodynamics since the beginning. All wine lovers and experts in the wine world know this estate whose wines have contributed to the recognition of the colours of Roussillon beyond our borders. Thank you Cyril for making us enter the big league! His demanding approach, from the "foot of the vine to the glass", is a model for the new generation of winemakers. Refined and distinguished wines!