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Cuvée Thaddeus Bordeaux Rouge (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Cuvée Thaddeus Bordeaux Rouge (France) Review | La Cave Noire Every once in a while, you open a bottle that makes you double check the price. This was one of those. Cuvée Thaddeus Bordeaux Rouge is an organic, naturally fermented Bordeaux that just quietly overdelivers. No gimmicks. Just really good wine. In the glass it leans into those deeper fruit notes. Black plum, blackberry, a little dark cherry. It has that cozy, rounded Bordeaux feel where the fruit is generous, but the wine never gets heavy or over the top. What I liked most is how easy it is to drink. It has enough structure to feel like a proper red, but it stays relaxed and smooth the whole time. We ended up drinking it with sourdough pizza, focaccia dipped in olive oil and vinegar, and a bowl of red sauce pasta. Honestly it felt perfect for that kind of meal. Simple food, good wine, nothing complicated. This is exactly the type of bottle I love finding. Something that tastes like it should cost more than it does, and that ...
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A Year of Quiet Intention | La Cave Noire

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Not every year is meant to be loud. This one asked for something different:  Patience. Attention. Care. We learned a lot this year. I learned a lot, too about what it really takes to build something that feels honest. Much of the work happens long before anyone notices. It is about choosing restraint over shortcuts, even when it would be easier to rush. The Philosophy of La Cave Noire La Cave Noire has never been about speed; it has always been about  feeling . It’s the kind of depth you cannot fake or force, the kind that stays with you long after you leave the room. Our mission is centered on the moments that linger: A glass you did not expect to love. A conversation that goes longer than planned. A space that makes you slow down without telling you to. Becoming, Not Just Building We are making something special. I believe that deeply. And special takes time. Nothing has been revealed yet, and that is intentional. Some things deserve to be protected while they are still form...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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Laura Lardy Beaujolais Villages Rouge (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Laura Lardy Beaujolais Villages Rouge (France) Review | La Cave Noire From the hills of Fleurie comes something quietly confident. Laura Lardy’s Beaujolais Villages Rouge feels familiar the moment it hits the glass. The nose carries a soft mix of leather, smoke and oak, grounded and calm, with a hint of something deeper waiting underneath. Made from 100 percent Gamay grown on granite soil and picked by hand, it is a wine that holds onto its roots. On the palate, dark fruit and spice take the lead, with blackcurrant, pepper, tobacco and that same leathery thread from the nose. It feels more classic than wild, shaped by the land and the touch of someone who knows when to let the fruit speak. The finish is dry with a whisper of cranberry and light tannins that fade cleanly. It is simple, honest and beautifully made, the kind of bottle that reminds you why Beaujolais never needs to shout to be heard. Picture it with roast chicken fresh from the oven, the skin just crisp enough to ...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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Coince ta Bulle Pet Nat (France) Review | La Cave Noire

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Coince ta Bulle Blanc Pet Nat (France) Review | La Cave Noire Coince ta Bulle blanc Pet Nat – light gold with lively fizz, grapefruit, apricot & green apple. Picked by Tio, the Coince ta Bulle blanc Pet Nat is approachable, lively, and full of personality. The bottle immediately catches your eye, with a delicate label and light gold glow hinting at the bright, playful wine inside. On the nose, it’s funky enough to spark curiosity without being overpowering. No over the-top sock aromas here, just a hint of intrigue that draws you in. The first sip delights: lively fizz from natural fermentation, bright citrus notes, grapefruit, apricot, and green apple dance on the palate. It’s refreshing and playful, yet balanced, making you want another glass straight away. This is a wine that does not try too hard. It can stand alone on a quiet evening, accompany a casual meal, or spark conversation among friends. The natural bubbles, j...
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Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK
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It’s Friday, Brighton & Hove Let’s Live a Little

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It’s Friday. Finally. The week’s been heavy, busy, full-on for me, for you, for just about everyone in Brighton & Hove. But here’s the good news: it’s done. The weekend is here, and that’s something worth raising a glass to. This is the moment to slow down and actually breathe. To call a friend you haven’t seen all week, to sit at the table with people you love, or to just wander the city and feel the energy buzzing again. We work hard, we rush around, but Fridays remind us why we do it all, for connection, for laughter, for those little flashes of joy that carry us through. And what better way to kick things off than with a few bottles of natural wine? Each one is different, alive, full of character. Sometimes it’s wild, sometimes it’s subtle, but it’s always a surprise. Natural wine isn’t about perfection; it’s about letting things be real, just like friendships, just like family. Pair it with bold flavours, pass the food around the table, take chances on combinations you’ve n...
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Location: Brighton and Hove, UK
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What We Drink When the Weather Turns

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Weather, Wine, and the Brighton Habit Brighton and Hove’s weather has a sense of humour. Sun in the morning, sideways rain by lunch, and if you’re lucky, a sunset before the wind starts howling. You can’t really plan bottle days in advance here. You drink with the weather you’ve got. When it suddenly gets cold, we grab a chilled red. Not heavy, just juicy and bright, with dark fruit and a little spice. It wakes you up in the cold air, and somehow it feels right in a jumper and a beanie, standing by the railings watching the sea get rougher. When the sun breaks through, even for half an hour, it’s pet-nat time. Fizzy, refreshing, a little wild. It makes it feel like summer, even if you’re still wearing a jumper. Crack one open, hand it across the table, and you get that cheap, perfect kind of joy that sticks to your memory. When it rains and doesn’t stop, that’s when a textured white comes out. Something with grip you can sip slow while the storm does its thing outside. It...
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