Another rare and unique red from Alice! Made from certified organic Gamay grapes sourced from Pierre Boyat in Beaujolais. Over the course of 30 days the grapes went through a whole bunch maceration. Lovely and bright with full flavor. Notes of red and black fruit along with a slight funk and licorice!
Tasting Notes: Fruity, juicy, and young!
Pairing Suggestions: Seafood, Charcuterie, Vegetarian Dishes
Jura, France
Type: Red | Vintage: 2019 | Sulfur: Minimal | Varietal: Gamay | Alcohol: 12% | Production: Organic, Biodynamic | Style: Glou Glou, Hype Juice
Producer Profile
Alice Bouvot is the proud proprietor of 5 hectares of vines in the Arbois region of the Jura. Alice started her domaine in 2005 with just 2 hectares and over the years have bought small plots and slowly increased their production. Some of our favorite winery visits are with Alice and her adorable sons. On top of her warmth, the vineyards are equally as vibrant. L’Octavin is now Demeter biodynamic certified and she works to convey this message to the fullest. Wild grasses, weeds, insects, and animals all have a place in their vines creating a true ecosystem that gives a deeper meaning to each glass of her wine. Since 2009 all L’Octavin wines are “pur jus”, with no additives whatsoever. The grapes are destemmed by hand and fermented without the use of SO2, cultured yeasts, or other additives. Most of the wines are fermented and aged in fiber glass or steel tanks, but only at the ambient temperature of the cave. Most of L’Octavin wines are made to reflect single plot expression. The Don Giovanni, for instance, is from a very old plot of Pinot Noir with some old Chardonnay vines as well, so the two grapes come together in the cuvée. – Zev Rovine Wines