Alice Bouvot is the proud proprietors of 5 hectares of vines in the Arbois region of the Jura. she started the domaine in 2005 with just 2 hectares and over the years have bought small plots and slowly increased their production. On top of their warmth, the vineyards are equally as vibrant. L’Octavin is now Demeter biodynamic certified and they work 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 their wine.
Since 2009 all L’Octavin wines are "pur jus", with no additives whatsoever. And Octavin did it again with this Ganache.
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Alice’s take on Chardonnay from a friend in Arbois. The grapes were macerated as whole bunches for two months, before being pressed to cuve until the following spring. Reflecting the vintage, this is plush with stone fruits, which are cut with a pleasant tension and stony minerality.
This is Jura Chardonnay at its most immediate and easygoing. The Hip Hip J is vibrant and juicy but with some lasting depth.