Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Appellation
Alcohol
11.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 12ºC and 14ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts with partly whole grapes (50% stems) and two months of maceration of skins. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Bottled unfined, unfiltered and with no added sulphites.
Description
A fresh breeze from the Jura brings with it the longing for L'Octavin Elle Aime, a creation born of the bold gesture of Alice Bouvot, founder of Domaine de l'Octavin in Arbois. In the midst of the transition from conventional viticulture, Alice abandoned additives, machinery and formulas, relying solely on the power of the grape, time and the land. Thus Elle Aime was born: a phonetic play on "elle aime" (she loves), but also a declaration of principles. This wine originates from the En Arces plot, where the marl-limestone soils of the Jura embrace the roots and reflect the mineral rawness of the landscape. Composed of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, this cuvée is the portrait of a terroir without make-up: free, raw, vibrant.
Winemaking
L'Octavin Elle Aime is harvested by hand from whole bunches, without destemming. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are macerated together for two full months, an unorthodox decision that allows for a slow, natural, almost meditative infusion. Nothing is added: no sulphites, no yeasts, no enzymes, no sugar. Fermentation is spontaneous, with indigenous yeasts, and the wine then rests in inert tanks for about 10 months before bottling in July, without filtration or fining. The result is a radically lively wine, where minimal intervention translates into maximum expression of varietal character and place.
Taste
At first glance, L'Octavin Elle Aime has a translucent, almost ethereal ruby red hue. On the nose, it displays a wild profile: fresh raspberries, sour strawberry, blood orange peel and an echo of damp undergrowth. A slight funky note of ferment and earth is hinted at, not overpowering but whispering a raw honesty. There is a lively sparkle, a slight natural effervescence that enlivens each sip.
On the palate, L'Octavin Elle Aime glides with electric freshness: light-bodied but vibrant, with tension in the acidity and a fine structure more reminiscent of an infusion than a classic red. Crisp red fruit notes meld with a clear, lingering mineral trace. The finish is saline, with a slight citrus bitterness, almost grapefruit peel. The texture is agile, lively, enveloping, like a freehand drawing that captures the essence of the Jura without any touch-ups. A wine of direct emotion, for those who love the lively, the free, the authentic.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
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