Ploussard grape variety

Hip Hip Poulsard red 2018

Domaine de l’Octavin
The Hip Hip cuvée is based on Poulsard, a red Jura grape variety that produces clear, light, savory wines full of red fruits. Crafted by Alice Bouvot, it is the result of a six-week carbonic fermentation using whole bunches of indigenous yeasts in fiberglass vats, without excessive extraction. The wine is neither filtered nor clarified, and no chemical additives are added in the vineyard or cellar. A charming wine for all occasions: it's so good that we hesitate to suggest pairings, it will go with everything.

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"You don't need anything," says Alice Bouvot, winemaker at Domaine de l'Octavin, "just a grape that feels good in its skin." Everything is said in favor of natural wine; it's a perfect description. Created in 2005, Domaine d'Alice is located in Arbois, in this wine-growing Jura region, often described as the most organic vineyard in France. The habit of making - among other things - oxidative wines is a good preparation for natural wine, this type of wine does not allow any chemical additives and especially no sulfites. It's a secret of this magnificent region. Originally spread over two hectares, the estate, managed entirely biodynamically (Demeter) since 2010, has expanded through the gradual acquisition of plots and now covers seven hectares.

An accomplished musician and passionate music lover, Alice intends to apply her musical sensitivity to the wines she makes. She draws a parallel between the technical perfection of conventional wines which risks excluding feeling, while "a musician who does not know music theory and plays with his guts creates emotion." For her, living wine is like this: instinctive, improvised, emotional. Introduced to natural wine by Stéphane Planche, sommelier at chef Jean-Paul Jeunet in Arbois, she will faithfully follow this path. The sometimes whimsical titles of her vintages are inspired sometimes by musical art (Dorabella, Zerline), sometimes by the numerous plots of land that make up her vineyard (En Curon, Les Corvées, En Poussot, etc.), and do not disdain a pun from time to time. Likewise, the labels adorned with happy and salacious little gnomes are a signature of the estate. As for the grape varieties, they are the classics of the Jura - Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot Noir for the reds, and Chardonnay, Savagnin for the whites. Alongside her Arbois wines, Alice has created a business of "on the vine" grapes (Ecocert certified) with her winegrower friends from the region. Natural, committed, joyful and highly drinkable, the wines of Alice Bouvot are all the more coveted as the vintages, produced in plot-by-plot mode, appear, disappear and reappear depending on the vintage and inspiration.

Ploussard Red 2022,

Fréderic Cossard

With this 2022 Ploussard cuvée, Frédéric Cossard, Burgundy's iconic winemaker, offers us a delicate and pure interpretation of this iconic Jura grape variety. Carefully produced and respecting natural principles, this wine seduces with its finesse and freshness.

A Ploussard of elegance

Produced using a viticulture method without additives and gentle vinification, this Ploussard fully expresses the lightness and liveliness of the grape variety. The low extraction and controlled aging allow for a fine and airy structure, where the fruit expresses itself brilliantly.

A subtle nose and a silky palate

The nose reveals delicate notes of fresh red fruits (redcurrant, raspberry), accompanied by a floral and slightly spicy touch. On the palate, the body is supple and elegant, carried by a lively acidity and melted tannins. The persistent finish leaves a beautiful sensation of purity and freshness.

What to taste with this Ploussard?

Served at 16-18°C, this Ploussard will perfectly accompany roast poultry, beef carpaccio or a platter of mature cheeses. With an aging potential of 5 to 10 years, it will evolve towards even more complex aromas.

Lapsus d'or, Rouge 2023

Fréderic Cossard

Quand Frédéric Cossard, figure du vin naturel bourguignon, s’empare du Ploussard jurassien, cela donne une cuvée rare, sensible, pleine de délicatesse. Ce rouge léger et floral, issu d’une vinification sans intrants, s’inscrit dans la veine des infusions modernes, où l’on cherche moins l’extraction que la grâce.

Un vin éphémère, comme un instant suspendu

Issus de raisins cultivés dans le Jura mais vinifiés en Bourgogne, les grappes de Ploussard sont macérées pendant 2 semaines, sans éraflage ni intervention œnologique. La fermentation est naturelle, en levures indigènes, puis le vin repose 8 mois en cuve inox, pour préserver son éclat et sa fraîcheur.

Finesse, floralité, digeste et libre

À l’œil, la robe est claire, presque translucide, typique du cépage. Le nez évoque les fleurs fraîches, la grenade, et une touche subtile de poivre blanc. En bouche, la texture est soyeuse, fluide, presque aérienne. Aucune lourdeur, des tanins fondus, une buvabilité désarmante. Un vin d’émotion, à boire pour ce qu’il est : fragile, sincère, vivant.

L’allié des instants simples

Servir légèrement rafraîchi (14–16 °C), à l’apéritif, sur une cuisine végétale, des poissons grillés, ou tout simplement seul, pour le plaisir du geste. À boire jeune (dans les 5 ans) pour en apprécier la fraîcheur et la poésie.

Dorabella Rouge 2019, Domaine de l'Octavin
Here is a Poulsard red full of fruit, subtlety, and indulgence, typical of this wonderful Jura grape variety. The vines are grown biodynamically on gray limestone marl. The wine is obtained by carbonic maceration of the destemmed harvest, partial or total depending on the vintage, so don't be surprised by a slight sparkle. Lovely light ruby ​​color; notes of spices, raspberry, and small red fruits.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.

Dorabella Rouge 2018, Domaine de l'Octavin
Here is a Poulsard red full of fruit, subtlety, and indulgence, typical of this wonderful Jura grape variety. The vines are grown biodynamically on gray limestone marl. The wine is obtained by carbonic maceration of the destemmed harvest, partial or total depending on the vintage, so don't be surprised by a slight sparkle. Lovely light ruby ​​color; notes of spices, raspberry, and small red fruits.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.