Henri Chauvet left banking and office work in 2021, to settle on the gravelly hillsides of the Saint-Nectaire region. Having just turned 30, he obtained an advanced technical diploma in viticulture and winemaking through correspondence and went on to train with Jérôme Bressy at his Gourt de Mautens estate, in the southern Rhône Valley. He subsequently acquired the Sauvat estate, comprising more than ten hectares of vines. Each parcel of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay flourishes on volcanic soils composed of blue marl. Henri Chauvet has been converting his vineyard to organic viticulture since the day he arrived, convinced of the benefits for vines and wine and, above all, driven by a desire to get back to the land. Even if his methods have much in common with natural wines, Henri Chauvet doesn’t want to be pigeon-holed, so he retains complete freedom to create his authentic, flavoursome wines.

This Pinot Noir originates from the Côtes d’Auvergne, a region celebrated for its unique volcanic soils rich in minerals, which impart a distinctive complexity and minerality to the wine. The name Entre Chien et Loup refers to a particular time of day, between daylight and dusk, when the light is dim, and outlines are blurred. It evokes a sense of mystery and depth, and is also a metaphor for reflecting the complexity and depth of the wine itself.
Henri Chauvet’s Côtes d’Auvergne Entre Chien et Loup is elegant and balanced, revealing notes of ripe red fruits, spices, and a refreshing minerality on the palate. While it can be enjoyed young, it also has interesting ageing potential, evolving to reveal more complex aromas over time.