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In the heart of the Jura, where mountains merge with vineyards that seem suspended in time, Alice Bouvot has built a haven for creativity and authenticity. L'Octavin is not just a winery, it is a declaration of principles: an ode to natural wine in its purest and most uncompromising expression. Since its foundation, Alice has challenged the rules of classic Jurassian savoir-faire, opting for wines without additives, without sulphites and without artifice, where the grape and the terroir have the last word.
A journey back to nature
Alice Bouvot does not come from a wine dynasty, but her passion for wine led her to travel the world before settling in Arbois. After studying oenology in Bordeaux and working in vineyards in California and the Loire, she returned with a clear idea: to make wines that breathe freedom, without corrections or make-up. In 2005, he founded L'Octavin and gradually acquired small plots of land until he had about five hectares of biodynamic vineyards, where the soil and biodiversity dictate the rhythm.
The winery, however, is not limited to its own vineyards. Alice has built an eclectic universe through the purchase of grapes from like-minded winegrowers, always with the premise that the vines are grown organically and with the utmost respect for nature. In this way, each vintage becomes a sensory adventure, a game of improvisation where winemaking adapts to what the fruit of the vine dictates.
The Jura as a blank canvas
L'Octavin is a mirror of the diversity of the Jura, a region that has traditionally been home to complex and long-lived wines, but which in Alice's hands becomes a limitless field of experimentation. Her wines may be single varietals or intuitive blends, but they always convey the essence of the Jurassian soils. Chardonnay, Savagnin, Trousseau, Poulsard and Pinot Noir coexist in his repertoire, sometimes in classic interpretations, sometimes in radically free and vibrant forms.
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts is the rule, as is ageing without intervention in stainless steel, used barrels or even amphorae. There is no filtration or fining. The evolution of each wine is an act of patience and trust in nature. The result is electric, lively wines with a raw energy that defies convention.
The art of the unpredictable
One of the most fascinating aspects of L'Octavin is its ability to surprise with each vintage. Alice does not seek to reproduce the same profile year after year, but embraces variability as part of the magic of natural wine. Its colourful and playful labels, many of them inspired by literature and music, reflect this carefree and festive spirit. " Pamina ","Commendatore " and "Dorabella " are some of his iconic creations, each with a personality as strong as its story.
His approach has earned him the admiration of natural wine enthusiasts around the world. His wines have transcended the Jura and have become benchmarks of a new era, where wine is a sensory and emotional experience, beyond simple tasting.
A liquid revolution
L'Octavin embodies the essence of the natural movement: wines that vibrate with their own energy, that tell honest stories and defy the homogeneity of the market. In every bottle there is a piece of Jura, but also a piece of Alice Bouvot's soul: her passion for nature, her love of music and her unwavering belief in freedom of expression.
For those who seek genuine emotions in wine, L'Octavin is more than a winery; it is an experience, a manifesto and, above all, a journey into the unexpected.
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Buy Wine from L'Octavin
In the heart of the Jura, where mountains merge with vineyards that seem suspended in time, Alice Bouvot has built a haven for creativity and authenticity. L'Octavin is not just a winery, it is a declaration of principles: an ode to natural wine in its purest and most uncompromising expression. Since its foundation, Alice has challenged the rules of classic Jurassian savoir-faire, opting for wines without additives, without sulphites and without artifice, where the grape and the terroir have the last word.
A journey back to nature
Alice Bouvot does not come from a wine dynasty, but her passion for wine led her to travel the world before settling in Arbois. After studying oenology in Bordeaux and working in vineyards in California and the Loire, she returned with a clear idea: to make wines that breathe freedom, without corrections or make-up. In 2005, he founded L'Octavin and gradually acquired small plots of land until he had about five hectares of biodynamic vineyards, where the soil and biodiversity dictate the rhythm.
The winery, however, is not limited to its own vineyards. Alice has built an eclectic universe through the purchase of grapes from like-minded winegrowers, always with the premise that the vines are grown organically and with the utmost respect for nature. In this way, each vintage becomes a sensory adventure, a game of improvisation where winemaking adapts to what the fruit of the vine dictates.
The Jura as a blank canvas
L'Octavin is a mirror of the diversity of the Jura, a region that has traditionally been home to complex and long-lived wines, but which in Alice's hands becomes a limitless field of experimentation. Her wines may be single varietals or intuitive blends, but they always convey the essence of the Jurassian soils. Chardonnay, Savagnin, Trousseau, Poulsard and Pinot Noir coexist in his repertoire, sometimes in classic interpretations, sometimes in radically free and vibrant forms.
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts is the rule, as is ageing without intervention in stainless steel, used barrels or even amphorae. There is no filtration or fining. The evolution of each wine is an act of patience and trust in nature. The result is electric, lively wines with a raw energy that defies convention.
The art of the unpredictable
One of the most fascinating aspects of L'Octavin is its ability to surprise with each vintage. Alice does not seek to reproduce the same profile year after year, but embraces variability as part of the magic of natural wine. Its colourful and playful labels, many of them inspired by literature and music, reflect this carefree and festive spirit. " Pamina ","Commendatore " and "Dorabella " are some of his iconic creations, each with a personality as strong as its story.
His approach has earned him the admiration of natural wine enthusiasts around the world. His wines have transcended the Jura and have become benchmarks of a new era, where wine is a sensory and emotional experience, beyond simple tasting.
A liquid revolution
L'Octavin embodies the essence of the natural movement: wines that vibrate with their own energy, that tell honest stories and defy the homogeneity of the market. In every bottle there is a piece of Jura, but also a piece of Alice Bouvot's soul: her passion for nature, her love of music and her unwavering belief in freedom of expression.
For those who seek genuine emotions in wine, L'Octavin is more than a winery; it is an experience, a manifesto and, above all, a journey into the unexpected.