Patrick Bouju - La Bohême
G&M 2023
Vin de France | Orange | 2023
This unique blend combines several grape varieties, such as White Grenache and Gewürztraminer, ..., adding a local and authentic touch to the mix. The grapes undergo separate maceration and vinification processes before being blended, ensuring aromatic complexity. The wine is aged in stoneware amphorae and stainless steel tanks.
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Cuvée Profile
Powerful | Complex
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 12° to 14°
Aging Potential
2 to 5 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
This wine, with its cloudy hue, shifts between golden and orange tones. Its nose is captivating, marked by muscat and spice notes that evoke the atmosphere of the souks. On the palate, it reveals a balance between fullness and liveliness, supported by pronounced acidity. The texture is rich and dense, with a subtle bitterness that adds a pleasant complexity. The finish, long and energetic, surprises with nuances of citrus peel, orange blossom, hops, faded rose, and spices, offering an almost exotic and unique sensory experience.
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Patrick Bouju - La Bohème
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In Puy-de-Dôme, Patrick Bouju crafts wines under the name La Bohème, employing natural practices, using Gamay, Pinot Noir, and ancient grape varieties that are gradually being reintroduced into cultivation. The vines, often old, are planted on volcanic soils characteristic of the region, which impart a subtle energy and unique character to the wines.
Vinifications are conducted with minimal intervention, allowing fermentations to proceed freely to preserve the spontaneous expression of the grape. The wines exhibit vibrant and direct fruit, combined with a supple texture and unconstrained mouthfeel, without any attempt at correction or standardization.
All the cuvées are distinguished by a marked and immediately recognizable identity, supported by strong stylistic coherence. Patrick Bouju's work is now considered a benchmark in the natural wine movement, offering a vibrant and instinctive interpretation of Auvergne's volcanic terroirs.