From the Tank: Vacation in a Glass
Quick facts:
Location: the village of Bezouce, close to Avignon, Southern France
Winemaker: Christophe Aguilar, Domaine de La Patience
Vineyards: the grapes are sourced either from Patience’s own vines, certified organic (AB, Ecocert), or purchased from neighboring vineyards (HVE sustainable or practicing organics)
Soils: pebbles and sandstone, loess
Main varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Merlot, Cinsault; Chardonnay, Grenache blanc, Vermentino
Winemaking: neutral yeast, vegan-friendly fining, light filtration.
Fun facts:
- “From the Tank®” was born out of the old-school idea of going to the local winery with a big empty jug to fill up with easy-drinking juice, a tradition that stretches back for ages in France
- The bag-in-box packaging is the most carbon-efficient wine package available and produces the least waste: 55% lower carbon footprint in manufacture and transport and 85% less landfill waste compared to traditional glass bottles
- The light and easy-to-transport packaging makes the wine perfect for any outdoor activity, from picnics to poolside parties.
- The wines are made by Domaine de La Patience, a thriving Mediterranean estate that Jenny has been working with since the very beginning of Jenny & François – check out more of their wines made for us here.
- Once opened, the wine keeps up to one month in the fridge – perfect for that indulgent little glass of wine that’s well deserved after a long day..
- The woman on the bike is none other than Jenny herself!
From the Tank is Jenny’s very own project, which was born around 2010: “ I was living in France and experienced the centuries-old tradition of going to the local winery with a big jug to fill up with wine for all to enjoy. Making delicious, affordable wines available to everyone is my dream. You’re going to love these wines; it’s like a “vacation in a glass” from the French countryside, from me to you!”
From the Tank® — high-quality low-intervention wine at a great price. And it’s good for the planet, too!
When Jenny created From the Tank®, she was determined to source organically or sustainably-grown grapes that could then be turned into wine with little intervention. The wines she created together with our winemaking partner Christophe Aguilar of Domaine de La Patience in the South of France remain to this day unique in the marketplace of wine: tasty low-intervention wine that can be purchased in retail for the equivalent of $7 – $12 per 750ml bottle.
The aim was also to create packaging that reduces greenhouse emissions and is easier to transport and serve than traditional glass bottles. Equalling four traditional 750ml bottles, the 3-liter bag-in-box is the most carbon-efficient wine package available and produces the least waste. It has a 55% lower carbon footprint in terms of energy needed for glass production and transportation and produces 85% less landfill waste. The plastic, which is 100% free of BPA or BPS residues, and the paperboard are easily recycled. Its lighter weight (only 7lbs [3.2 kg] for 3 liters of wine compared to the 10+ pounds brutto weight of four standard 0.75 glass bottles) also means reduced fossil fuel emissions further down the logistic chain.
Not only is it ecological, but the minimal packaging also makes “From the Tank®” perfect for any outdoor social occasion, where you’re looking for not-too fragile, logistic friendly packaging – once you have it in your hands, you’ll be surprised how compact and handy it is! It’s so easy to fit in any picnic basket, bike bag or BBQ set that it’s highly likely to become your go-to wine for get-togethers with friends. Hit the road, Jacques!
Another thing we love about the BiB: in the less collective moments when a glass of wine after a busy day feels like a must, the boxes are the perfect long-term companion. Unlike regular bottles that usually keep only for days once opened, the box can spend up to one month in the fridge. (And probably way more, but the wine is so good that no one has ever resisted much longer.) The vacuum-sealed pack inside the box keeps the wine fresh, so you can drink a glass a night and avoid the waste that would come from not finishing a traditional bottle of wine – if such a thing ever happens to you .)
From the Tank®: Economical. Ecological. Delicious.
Find out what the press has to say about “From the Tank®”
FROM THE TANK Red
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre
Vineyard: Red clay-based and stone-strewn soil. The grapes come mostly from Domaine de La Patience’s own organically grown grapes.
Making of: The grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and the fruit undergoes fifteen days of maceration to extract enough body and flavors from the skins. Fermented with neutral yeast in concrete tanks where the wine is then stored. Bagged and boxed on-demand to ensure maximum freshness, with light filtration and no fining.
Personality: solar and Mediterranean! Garnet in the glass with shimmering highlights. Elegant notes of smoky red fruit, violet, sweet herb, and a note of baking chocolate. The palate is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors, and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins. Expressive red with a great concentration of fruit, finishing with floral notes and a dash of black pepper.
6 x 3L per case / 20-liter kegs
FROM THE TANK White
Grapes: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Loess (a highly porous mixture of sand and clay). The grapes come from Domaine de La Patience’s own organically grown plots and purchases from neighboring growers (practicing organic, not certified)
Making of: The grapes are direct-pressed, cold-stabilized and then fermented with neutral yeast in concrete and stainless steel tanks (alcoholic fermentation only, no MLF in order to keep freshness and acidity). The wine is then stored in the same tanks on fine lees with regular battonages. Bagged and boxed on-demand to ensure maximum freshness, after fining and light filtration.
Personality: refreshing everyday white. Pale yellow in the glass with a tart, fruity nose and dynamic mineral scents. The palate opens with crisp citrus and peach flavors that are boosted by vibrant acidity and heady minerality.
6 x 3L per case / 20-liter kegs
FROM THE TANK Rosé
Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault
Vineyard: Loess (a highly porous mixture of sand and clay). The grapes come from Domaine de La Patience’s own organically grown plots and purchases from neighboring growers (Haute Valeur Environmentale – sustainably grown)
Making of: The grapes are direct-pressed, cold-stabilized and then fermented with neutral yeast in concrete and stainless steel tanks (alcoholic fermentation only, no MLF in order to keep freshness and acidity). The wine is then stored in the same tanks on fine lees with regular battonages. Bagged and boxed on-demand to ensure maximum freshness, after fining and light filtration.
Personality: easy-drinking, light rosé full of red berry fruits, for all kinds of gatherings and light food.
6 x 3L per case / 20-liter kegs