It’s “never seen before”, on June 7th, 2024, Oé’s organic wines are poised to cross the Atlantic aboard the sail cargo ship Grain de Sail II in reusable bottles, crates, and zero-waste pallets to reach New York!

Grain de Sail embodies the future of maritime transport thanks to an average decarbonization of 90% of CO2 emissions compared to traditional container cargo ships. This vessel marks a major advancement in the quest for innovative solutions in the maritime industry, contributing to decarbonization and revolutionizing transportation for tomorrow. This expedition is made possible through the commitment of Communal Brands, an eco-responsible importer, and particularly Melissa Monti Saunders MW, a dedicated figure in the American wine sector, who heads the company.

The Grain de Sail II will set sail from Saint-Malo on June 15, loaded with rigorously selected products from a variety of sectors, for a crossing of around 20 days to New York. After unloading its goods, the sailboat will head to the Caribbean to pick up cocoa and coffee before returning to Brittany. On board, the Grain de Sail II uses renewable energy sources.

And after this journey? Oé is moving towards local bottling by sending the wine in bulk. For this purpose, a second delivery of reusable bottles will be sent to ensure an adequate supply on-site, and then a rotation will be established. A first in New York!

Oé is the activist brand of organic wine produced with vineyards throughout France. Trailblazers of deposit systems, bottle reuse, and zero waste in the wine industry, Oé also finances actions in vineyards and contributes to regenerating biodiversity and soils. This great coherence that has made Oé a certified B Corp since 2017 and a Mission-driven Company since 2021. Its mission is to transform agriculture, consumption, and business for the common good.

Kind regards,  Oé & Communal Brands