Domaine de l'Octavin "Ganache" 2022

MYR 350.00

Type: Light Red (Natural / Pur Jus / Zero Sulfur SO₂)

Region: Vin de France (Jura Vinification / Southern Rhône Fruit)

Grapes: ~100% Grenache (with occasionally a splash of Gamay)

Alcohol ABV: 13%

Tasting Profile and Key Notes

Aroma:
A vibrant and expressive Grenache with aromas of ripe strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, and juicy plum, layered with Provençal herbs, wild thyme, lavender, and subtle floral notes. Hints of spice, pepper, and earthy undertones add complexity, while the natural fermentation brings a lively, slightly wild character.

Palate:
Light-bodied, fresh, and energetic with a beautiful balance between ripe southern French fruit and bright acidity. The palate shows flavours of red berries, cherry, pomegranate, and plum skin, supported by silky tannins and a gentle savoury grip. Despite Grenache’s natural richness, Ganache remains elegant and refreshing, with a long, juicy finish and excellent drinkability when served slightly chilled.

Winemaking

The hand-harvested grapes are brought back to Alice Bouvot's cellar in Arbois where 75% of the fruit undergoes a three-week whole-bunch spontaneous maceration, while the remaining 25% is infused gently into the juice for a week. Fermentation occurs completely naturally via indigenous yeasts in inert fiberglass and stainless steel tanks with no temperature control. The wine is bottled entirely pur jus—meaning unfined, unfiltered, and with absolutely zero added sulfur dioxide (SO₂).

Farming

The fruit for this cuvée is sourced from Claude Ughetto's certified biodynamic vineyard parcels in Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols near Carpentras, right at the foot of Mount Ventoux. The old vines are cultivated in highly mineral-rich soils dominated by white and gray marl, allowing the roots to absorb distinct saline qualities. The vineyard operates as a fully integrated ecosystem where wild grasses, weeds, insects, and animals are encouraged to thrive to cultivate maximum biodiversity.

Type: Light Red (Natural / Pur Jus / Zero Sulfur SO₂)

Region: Vin de France (Jura Vinification / Southern Rhône Fruit)

Grapes: ~100% Grenache (with occasionally a splash of Gamay)

Alcohol ABV: 13%

Tasting Profile and Key Notes

Aroma:
A vibrant and expressive Grenache with aromas of ripe strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, and juicy plum, layered with Provençal herbs, wild thyme, lavender, and subtle floral notes. Hints of spice, pepper, and earthy undertones add complexity, while the natural fermentation brings a lively, slightly wild character.

Palate:
Light-bodied, fresh, and energetic with a beautiful balance between ripe southern French fruit and bright acidity. The palate shows flavours of red berries, cherry, pomegranate, and plum skin, supported by silky tannins and a gentle savoury grip. Despite Grenache’s natural richness, Ganache remains elegant and refreshing, with a long, juicy finish and excellent drinkability when served slightly chilled.

Winemaking

The hand-harvested grapes are brought back to Alice Bouvot's cellar in Arbois where 75% of the fruit undergoes a three-week whole-bunch spontaneous maceration, while the remaining 25% is infused gently into the juice for a week. Fermentation occurs completely naturally via indigenous yeasts in inert fiberglass and stainless steel tanks with no temperature control. The wine is bottled entirely pur jus—meaning unfined, unfiltered, and with absolutely zero added sulfur dioxide (SO₂).

Farming

The fruit for this cuvée is sourced from Claude Ughetto's certified biodynamic vineyard parcels in Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols near Carpentras, right at the foot of Mount Ventoux. The old vines are cultivated in highly mineral-rich soils dominated by white and gray marl, allowing the roots to absorb distinct saline qualities. The vineyard operates as a fully integrated ecosystem where wild grasses, weeds, insects, and animals are encouraged to thrive to cultivate maximum biodiversity.