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Super B 2018
With Super B 2018, Patrick Bouju delivers a vibrant and expressive cuvée, a tribute to Gamay in all its facets. This unique blend brings together different Gamays from Beaujolais and Brouilly, from vines over 70 years old and cultivated biodynamically. The granite and bluestone terroirs give this wine a subtle minerality and beautiful tension.
Vinification is done using whole bunches, a method that preserves all the freshness and finesse of the fruit. Aging is meticulously divided: one part in sandstone amphorae, for a pure expression of the grape variety, and the other in fiber vats, promoting a smooth maturation process. This technical choice allows for a delicate, fluid, and structured wine, while remaining accessible and indulgent.
On the nose, Super B 2018 reveals seductive aromas of crisp red berries, enhanced by slightly spicy notes and a subtle hint of hazelnut. On the palate, it opens with a fresh and juicy attack, balanced by fine tannins and a lovely liveliness. This natural wine with no added sulfites is very drinkable, making it ideal for accompanying convivial dishes such as charcuterie, grilled meats, or roast poultry.
Served between 16 and 18°C, Super B 2018 can be enjoyed now to enjoy its vibrant fruitiness, but it also has interesting aging potential of 5 to 10 years. A lively, sincere, and energetic bottle, reflecting Patrick Bouju's passionate work.
P Red 2022
With the initialed cuvées (trading cuvées) of master Patrick Bouju, we are all beginning to learn our alphabet. Here, in the presence of this supple, deep, mineral, and complex wine, we have the letter P. P is for Pinot Noir, and not just any Pinot Noir! A Pinot Noir from vines growing on the legendary Gergovie plateau, where long ago Vercingetorix won a memorable victory. Now, it is the vine that triumphs on the beautiful basalt soils of this volcanic region of Puy-de-Dôme. The harvest is macerated in whole bunches and vinified with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats. In any case, it's very good, it tastes wonderful, and it's perfect for any occasion.
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Near Billom, the Limagne clermontoise rises eastward to form a hilly area with a mild climate, dominated by volcanic hills. This is the Auvergne Tuscany, so named because of its resemblance to the Italian province. This land of mixed subsistence farming was once covered in vines and was the preferred domain of Gamay d'Auvergne, a robust ancient strain, the origin of dense, deep, and fruity wines. This is where Patrick Bouju cultivates and vinifies, on these high-quality volcanic soils and mainly on old vines. The soils vary between basalt, limestone, clay-limestone, and pozzolan. Patrick collects and cares for the best terroirs of Puy-de-Dôme, often abandoned, and gives them new life. He also preserves native grape varieties, of which he cultivates a good fifty, and also works as a wine merchant using purchased organic grapes. The current renaissance of the Auvergne vineyard (which was once the third largest in France) owes a lot to Patrick. The fact that he likes to lend a hand to his winegrower friends in France and elsewhere only confirms his image as a model, a leader. His partnerships are famous: with Action Bronson for the A la Natural series, with Jason Ligas in Greece for Sous le Végétal… Patrick practices long macerations, and the wines rest for up to six months after bottling. Very sensitive to sulfites in wines, Patrick has found that his own wines do very well without them. He has also observed that if the grapes are healthy and concentrated, the balance is achieved on its own, regardless of the successive phases a vintage goes through. His noble, chiseled, distinguished, never bland wines are immediately recognizable in the glass. They are straight, clean, precise, often marked by floral notes and a spicy minerality. They also constitute a formidable anthology of the terroirs and ancient vines of Basse-Auvergne and its volcanic soils.
Picapol White 2022
Gourmet, lively, and friendly, Picapol plays with finesse and good humor on a classic Hérault wine that definitely deserves to be better known. As part of his wine merchant business, Patrick Bouju focuses here on Picpoul de Pinet, an ancient Languedoc grape variety that thrives on the seaside and saline flavors. The Picpoul grapes were harvested by the sea, in Pinet itself, and pressed directly before being vinified in stainless steel vats using indigenous yeasts. This makes a lovely, chilled white wine, a good excuse to rush out and indulge in raw seafood (oysters, clams, clams, mussels), raw or grilled fish, pasta with bottarga, or even bouillabaisse and bourride.
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Near Billom, the Limagne clermontoise rises towards the east to form a hilly area with a mild climate, dominated by volcanic hills. This is the Auvergne Tuscany, so named because of its resemblance to the Italian province. This land of mixed subsistence farming was once covered in vines and was the preferred domain of Gamay d'Auvergne, a robust old strain, the origin of dense, deep and fruity wines. This is where Patrick Bouju cultivates and vinifies, on these high-quality volcanic soils and mainly on old vines. The soils vary between basalt, limestone, clay-limestone, and pozzolan. Patrick collects and cares for the best terroirs of Puy-de-Dôme, often abandoned, and gives them new life. He also preserves the native grape varieties, of which he cultivates a good fifty, and simultaneously works as a wine merchant using purchased organic grapes. The current renaissance of the Auvergne vineyard (which was once the third largest in France) owes much to Patrick. The fact that he enjoys lending a helping hand to his winegrowing friends in France and elsewhere only confirms his image as a role model, a leader. His partnerships are famous: with Action Bronson for the series A la Natural, with Jason Ligas in Greece for Sous le Végétal… Patrick practices long macerations, and the wines rest for up to six months after bottling. Very sensitive to sulfites in wines, Patrick has found that his wines do very well without them. He also found that if the grapes are healthy and concentrated, balance occurs naturally, regardless of the successive phases a vintage goes through. His noble, chiseled, distinguished, never bland wines are immediately recognizable in the glass. They are straight, clean, precise, often marked by floral notes and a spicy minerality. They also constitute a formidable anthology of the terroirs and ancient vines of Lower Auvergne and its volcanic soils.
J - Jacquere 2018
Patrick Bouju
J for jacquère, this beautiful Savoyard white grape variety vinified by Patrick Bouju from grapes from plots unearthed with the help of Jean-Yves Péron, somewhere near Chambéry. A distinguished, structured, and characterful maceration white that can be aged for a few years.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Ergastoline White 2018
Patrick Bouju
For this 100% Bergeron (grape variety also called Roussanne) from Savoie terroirs, the vinification is by Patrick Bouju and the label by Aurélien Lefort. Skin maceration in finesse, lots of polish and complexity. A rare bottle with character, which must be enjoyed.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Bergeron Ergastoline White - 2019
For this 100% Bergeron (another name for Roussanne) from Savoie terroirs, the vinification is by Patrick Bouju and the label by Aurélien Lefort. Skin-on maceration with finesse, great polish and complexity. A rare bottle full of character, one to be enjoyed.
P Red 2023,
A volcanic Pinot Noir with controlled power
The P 2023 cuvée, produced by Patrick Bouju, is an exceptional red made from Pinot Noir with a touch of Gamay. Grown on the unique basalt soils of the Gergovie plateau in Auvergne, these grape varieties express themselves here with remarkable intensity and freshness.
Tasting: depth and character
On the nose, the P 2023 offers complex aromas of ripe red fruits, black cherry, and light spicy notes. On the palate, it reveals a velvety texture and a precise tannic structure, with a long finish marked by mineral and smoky touches.
A wine for large tables
With its aromatic power and finesse, this Pinot Noir pairs ideally with grilled red meats, stews or even hard cheeses. Served between 16 and 18°C, it can be enjoyed now or kept for up to 5 years to develop more complex aromas.
Lulu Red 2022 Magnum
Lulu, here in magnum format, is a highly sought-after cuvée from Patrick Bouju, an Auvergne winemaker deeply attached to his terroir and his old Gamay d'Auvergne vines. An organic, natural red wine with no added sulfites, it is one of its creator's most iconic and sought-after vintages. Classified as a Vin de France. The magnum amplifies and deepens its character.
Vinification
Lulu comes from a basalt plot in Corent, planted with very old Gamay d'Auvergne vines over seventy years old. The soil is worked biodynamically and with animal traction on a basalt terroir. The destemmed harvest macerates for five months in whole bunches. It is aged for one year in sandstone amphorae.
Tasting
Lulu is at once distinguished, complex, charming and easy to drink. The fruit, round, opulent and slightly candied (blackberry, morello cherry), gives way on the palate to a lively, slightly saline minerality, with just the right touch of astringency and spice. It is a delicious and velvety cuvée, with animal and spicy notes, where the red fruits are generously expressed. Decanting recommended. Pairing: anything good goes with a good wine. Grilled meats, pounti, Auvergne cuisine, Red meats, charcuterie…
Learn more about Patrick Bouju and the La Bohème estate
Near Billom, the Tuscany of Auvergne, once covered in vines, is the privileged domain of Gamay d'Auvergne, an ancient strain of the grape variety. It is here, on these volcanic soils, that Patrick Bouju works, mainly with old vines.
Viticulture and trade
Patrick breathes new life into the often abandoned terroirs of Puy-de-Dôme and its indigenous grape varieties. Under the La Bohème estate, he operates as a wine merchant using purchased organic grapes. His exclusive Culinaries partnerships are famous: with Action Bronson for the series A la Natural, with Jason Ligas in Greece for Sous le Végétal…
A winemaker who lends a helping hand
The current renaissance of the Auvergne vineyard (which was once the third largest in France) owes a lot to Patrick. The fact that he likes to lend a hand to his winemaker friends in France and elsewhere only confirms his image as a role model, a leader. Its noble, chiseled, distinguished, never trivial wines are immediately recognizable in the glass.
Where?
The La Bohême estate is located near Billom, where the Clermont Limagne rises eastward to form a hilly area with a mild climate, dominated by volcanic hills. This mixed-crop land, once covered in vines, reminded Catherine de Medici of her native region, so much so that she named it "Auvergne Tuscany." Fruit trees (walnuts, cherry trees) remain abundant, and the pink garlic of Billom is still renowned. Old vines remain scattered, and since 2003, Patrick Bouju has reclaimed them to create his La Bohème estate.
The current renaissance of the Auvergne vineyard (once the third largest in France) is remarkably represented by numerous winegrowers working organically, biodynamically, and naturally. Among them, Patrick Bouju is a pioneer, even a leader. The fact that he enjoys lending a helping hand to his winegrowing friends in France and elsewhere only confirms this image. Patrick also blends his harvests with organic grapes purchased from other regions. This creates unique vintages such as A la Natural, in friendly partnership with rapper Action Bronson. Patrick also enjoys collaborating with his friends' projects, for example, the Sous le Végétal vintages in Samos with Jason Ligas.
Terroir and Soils
Auvergne soils, therefore of volcanic origin, vary between basalt, limestone, clay-limestone, and sometimes pozzolan. The great diversity of these soils reflects the diversity of the localities, as Patrick seeks out the best terroirs in Puy-de-Dôme.
Plots and Grape Varieties
The estate is fragmented, spread mainly across the communes of Égliseneuve-près-Billom, Billom, Lempdes, Chauriat, Le Puy-d’Anzelle (Cournon), and Corent. Planted at an average altitude of 500 meters, the vines are generally old, even pre-phylloxera, and can be over 120 years old.
Protecting the Auvergne vineyard means preserving its native grape varieties; Patrick cultivates around fifty varieties: Mirefleurien, Limberger, Red Damascus, and Black Damascus (Auvergne Syrah). Gamay from Auvergne, available in numerous varieties, Pinot Noir (locally called Noirien or Neyrou), and Chardonnay dominate the grape varieties.
Cultivation Methods
A huge amount of work, mostly manual, is carried out in the vineyard. The grassy vines reflect the richness of the local flora, which allows for vinification with the indigenous yeasts of each terroir. Organic and biodynamic methods: moderate use of copper and sulfur, and plant extracts (nettle, horsetail, comfrey) to strengthen the vines. No herbicides or synthetic chemicals are added.
The plots are vinified separately to highlight the characteristics of the different soils. The harvest, which is manual, rarely takes place before October 15th and sometimes continues until the end of November (overripe harvests and raisining with a touch of botrytis).
Vinification
Patrick, from the outset, banned the use of sulfur in the winery. He practices long macerations, lasting from sixty to one hundred days depending on the vintage. The wines are aged for a long time, up to six months, after bottling. Very sensitive to sulfites in wines, Patrick has found that his wines do very well without them. He has also observed that if the grapes are healthy and concentrated, balance occurs naturally, regardless of the successive phases a vintage goes through.
The Wines
Patrick Bouju's wines are straightforward, clean, and precise, often marked by floral, spicy, and mineral notes. Gourmet and festive, they surprise and seduce, sometimes with their concentration, elegance, and melted tannins, sometimes with their sparkling freshness. They also constitute a formidable anthology of the terroirs and ancient vines of the Auvergne. The volcanic subsoil makes the old grape varieties sing, giving the local Gamay notes of spice, red fruits, and a certain animality (cuvée Lulu), and the Pinot Noir from basalt soil smoky, wild, and mineral notes (cuvée Cailloux). In white and red, Festejar is a fresh, joyful sparkling wine, a wine of friendship. At the Natural, a firework of red grape varieties (Gamay from Auvergne and Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Syrah from the Rhône, Grenache, and Carignan) is both structured and funky.
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