Light wines 10°-13° – Freshness and balance

Wines between 10° and 13° to combine pleasure, lightness and freshness. Perfect for light meals, aperitifs or tastings without excess.

Sancerre "Les Belles Vignes" rouge 2021 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

Sancerre "Les Belles Vignes" red 2021 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

13 % vol
Sancerre AOC

20,70 €

Sancerre "Silex" blanc 2021 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

Sancerre "Silex" white 2021 - Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

13 % vol
Sancerre AOC

30,30 €

Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Boutières" rouge 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Pernand-Vergelesses "Les Boutières" red 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
Pernand-Vergelesses AOC

45,00 €

Santenay, Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022 - Domaine Marc Colin

Santenay, Vieilles Vignes red 2022 - Domaine Marc Colin

13 % vol
Santenay PDO

35,00 €

Meursault blanc 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Meursault white 2022 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
AOP Meursault

105,00 €

Bourgogne Aligoté blanc 2022 - Domaine Marc Colin

Bourgogne Aligoté white 2022 - Domaine Marc Colin

13 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Aligoté

20,00 €

Bourgogne Chardonnay blanc 2022 - Domaine Bruno Colin

13 % vol
Burgundy PDO

34,90 €

Nuits-Saint-Georges, Les Fleurières-Les Plantes au Baron Cuvée des Sœurs Hospitalières rouge 2021 - Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges, Les Fleurières-Les Plantes au Baron Cuvée des Sœurs Hospitalières red 2021 - Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges

13 % vol
AOC Nuits-Saint-Georges

130,00 €

Meursault blanc 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

Meursault white 2021 - Maison Edouard Delaunay

13 % vol
AOP Meursault

95,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier cru Vide Bourse blanc 2021 - Domaine Marc Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Vide Bourse white 2021 - Domaine Marc Colin

13 % vol
Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru AOP

130,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte blanc 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte white 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

13 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte

130,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Maltroie blanc 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Maltroie white 2021 - Domaine Bruno Colin

13 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Maltroie

125,00 €

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier cru Les Caillerets blanc 2021 - Domaine Marc Colin

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Caillerets white 2021 - Domaine Marc Colin

13 % vol
AOP Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Cailleret

150,00 €

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Louis Auguste rouge 2021 - Domaine David Duband

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Louis Auguste red 2021 - Domaine David Duband

13 % vol
AOP Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

27,00 €

Languedoc blanc 2024 - Abbotts & Delaunay

12,5 % vol
AOC Languedoc
0.75 L

Sold in bundles of 6 bottles

8,90 €

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Light wines between 10° and 13°: balance and finesse

Wines with an alcohol content between 10% and 13% are increasingly appealing to wine lovers seeking balance, freshness, and lightness. Neither too strong nor too weak, these wines offer excellent drinkability while retaining aromatic richness. At Les Vins de Carole, we have selected wines that combine finesse, freshness, and immediate enjoyment, ideal for any occasion.

A range of styles and colors

Wines between 10° and 13° ABV cover a wide range of styles. You'll find crisp, floral whites like Muscadet, Sylvaner, or certain Chablis, as well as fresh rosés from Provence or the Loire Valley, perfect for summer. On the red side, Beaujolais, Gamay, Pinot Noir, and some Loire Valley wines also have moderate alcohol levels, while offering fruity and supple profiles. These wines are particularly suited to those who appreciate lightness without sacrificing aromatic complexity.

Suitable regions and grape varieties

Several French regions are renowned for producing naturally lower-alcohol wines thanks to their temperate climate: the Loire Valley, Alsace, Beaujolais, and certain areas of the Southwest. Grape varieties such as Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, and Pinot Noir are also well-suited to this style. These wines are often easier to digest, more approachable, and much appreciated with light meals or during extended tastings.

Light food and wine pairings: subtlety and freshness

Wines between 10° and 13° pair perfectly with fresh, seasonal cuisine: composed salads, grilled fish, white meats, savory tarts, roasted vegetables, mild cheeses... Their lightness and natural acidity make them excellent companions at the table. They are also ideal for brunch, a picnic, or a leisurely aperitif, without weighing down the palate.

Why choose a light wine?

Beyond the issue of moderation, wines with lower alcohol content are often easier to digest, appeal to a wider audience, and allow for a better appreciation of the subtlety of their aromas. They represent an excellent compromise between pleasure and balance, particularly for those who wish to savor wine in moderation without compromising quality.

Our selection at Les Vins de Carole

In this collection, we've gathered a diverse range of wines between 10° and 13° alcohol, all chosen for their authenticity, aromatic precision, and finesse. Many come from estates committed to organic or sustainable farming practices. Whether you're looking for a crisp white, a light red, or a refreshing rosé, you'll find something here to enrich your cellar with easy-drinking and charming wines.

Explore our selection and rediscover the pleasure of low-alcohol wines, synonymous with lightness, freshness and modernity.