Anders Frederik Steen & Anne Bruun Blauert

Valvignères, Ardèche, France

Danish transplants Anders Frederik Steen and wife Anne Bruun Blauert have gained cult status in France with their highly singular natural wines, following a journey from Copenhagen's culinary scene to winemaking in France. Initially starting a winemaking project with Jura's iconoclast Jean-Marc Brignot, they moved to Valvignères in 2016 to focus on their own vineyards and continue relationships with organic growers in Ardèche and Alsace. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes extended élevage, no additives, and a lot of patience. They have an intuitive approach, following the wine's lead as opposed to steering them too strongly in a particular direction. They've become know for their balanced wines, rich and complex, with a bitter, salty edge. Representing the potential future of natural wine, their groundbreaking wines are on the cutting edge, leading the discussion forward.