Miha Trifa and Tom Gautier

Morning pruning in January, 2023

l'Absurde Génie des Fleurs have, over the past couple of years become emblematic of the Canta spirit, a sensibility innately drawn to the art side of wine, and while perhaps the initial shock of receiving l’Absurde’s wines in Los Angeles has since subsided, my spirit still rises every time I place an order for Miha and Tom's new releases. This is a special moment, indeed. Not only are the rest of the pieces from their 2022 puzzle here now, but we are also lucky to catch a glimpse into the first wines from their brand new cellar just outside of Bédarieux, in which fermentation happened extremely smooth and quickly for these first wines of 2023, and hence their early bottlings. Over text message Miha has been extremely excited about the 23 vintage, and frankly so am I—time to pop some caps.



Delta 2023
Chardonnay maceration, with press of Aramon & Cinsault
$37



Adiere 2023
Cinsault, Aramon
$30



Arc 2023
Cinsault
$31



Mugurel 2022
Cinsault infused in Carignan press
$31



Penumbra 2022
Cinsault
$31



Catifea 2022
Carignan
$33



Apus 2022
Carignan
$31






Delta 2022
Chardonnay
$33






Tutti Frutti 2022
Everything
$33




A poster for a recent concert inside Axel Prüfer’s cellar