Region: Arbois, Jura, France (Vin de France)
Grapes: Chardonnay and/or Savagnin (or a blend of indigenous Jura white varieties)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Wildly aromatic and alive. Ripe pear, beeswax, dried flowers, a hint of hazelnut, and a vibrant oxidative edge with a saline, lingering finish. Jura weird — and we mean that as the highest compliment.
Pairing: Comté cheese, roasted mushrooms, chicken with cream sauce, charcuterie, or anything with nutty, umami depth.
Domaine de L'Octavin "Sly" is a Vin de France white from Alice Bouvot, one of the most singular and celebrated winemakers in the Jura — a region already known for producing some of France's most distinctive and unconventional wines. Based in Arbois, Bouvot farms her vineyards biodynamically and makes wine with absolute minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentation, no additions, no fining, no filtration, and little to no sulfur. The Vin de France classification — rather than a Jura AOC — gives Bouvot the freedom to work outside appellation rules and blend or vinify exactly as she chooses, resulting in wines that are deeply personal and impossible to categorize. "Sly" reflects her characteristically playful, irreverent approach to labeling and naming, but the wine itself is anything but casual — it's precise, complex, and utterly alive. L'Octavin has become a cult reference point in the global natural wine world, and any bottle from Bouvot is a genuine event.
Grapes: Chardonnay and/or Savagnin (or a blend of indigenous Jura white varieties)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Wildly aromatic and alive. Ripe pear, beeswax, dried flowers, a hint of hazelnut, and a vibrant oxidative edge with a saline, lingering finish. Jura weird — and we mean that as the highest compliment.
Pairing: Comté cheese, roasted mushrooms, chicken with cream sauce, charcuterie, or anything with nutty, umami depth.
Domaine de L'Octavin "Sly" is a Vin de France white from Alice Bouvot, one of the most singular and celebrated winemakers in the Jura — a region already known for producing some of France's most distinctive and unconventional wines. Based in Arbois, Bouvot farms her vineyards biodynamically and makes wine with absolute minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentation, no additions, no fining, no filtration, and little to no sulfur. The Vin de France classification — rather than a Jura AOC — gives Bouvot the freedom to work outside appellation rules and blend or vinify exactly as she chooses, resulting in wines that are deeply personal and impossible to categorize. "Sly" reflects her characteristically playful, irreverent approach to labeling and naming, but the wine itself is anything but casual — it's precise, complex, and utterly alive. L'Octavin has become a cult reference point in the global natural wine world, and any bottle from Bouvot is a genuine event.
Region: Arbois, Jura, France (Vin de France)
Grapes: Chardonnay and/or Savagnin (or a blend of indigenous Jura white varieties)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Wildly aromatic and alive. Ripe pear, beeswax, dried flowers, a hint of hazelnut, and a vibrant oxidative edge with a saline, lingering finish. Jura weird — and we mean that as the highest compliment.
Pairing: Comté cheese, roasted mushrooms, chicken with cream sauce, charcuterie, or anything with nutty, umami depth.
Domaine de L'Octavin "Sly" is a Vin de France white from Alice Bouvot, one of the most singular and celebrated winemakers in the Jura — a region already known for producing some of France's most distinctive and unconventional wines. Based in Arbois, Bouvot farms her vineyards biodynamically and makes wine with absolute minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentation, no additions, no fining, no filtration, and little to no sulfur. The Vin de France classification — rather than a Jura AOC — gives Bouvot the freedom to work outside appellation rules and blend or vinify exactly as she chooses, resulting in wines that are deeply personal and impossible to categorize. "Sly" reflects her characteristically playful, irreverent approach to labeling and naming, but the wine itself is anything but casual — it's precise, complex, and utterly alive. L'Octavin has become a cult reference point in the global natural wine world, and any bottle from Bouvot is a genuine event.
Grapes: Chardonnay and/or Savagnin (or a blend of indigenous Jura white varieties)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Wildly aromatic and alive. Ripe pear, beeswax, dried flowers, a hint of hazelnut, and a vibrant oxidative edge with a saline, lingering finish. Jura weird — and we mean that as the highest compliment.
Pairing: Comté cheese, roasted mushrooms, chicken with cream sauce, charcuterie, or anything with nutty, umami depth.
Domaine de L'Octavin "Sly" is a Vin de France white from Alice Bouvot, one of the most singular and celebrated winemakers in the Jura — a region already known for producing some of France's most distinctive and unconventional wines. Based in Arbois, Bouvot farms her vineyards biodynamically and makes wine with absolute minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentation, no additions, no fining, no filtration, and little to no sulfur. The Vin de France classification — rather than a Jura AOC — gives Bouvot the freedom to work outside appellation rules and blend or vinify exactly as she chooses, resulting in wines that are deeply personal and impossible to categorize. "Sly" reflects her characteristically playful, irreverent approach to labeling and naming, but the wine itself is anything but casual — it's precise, complex, and utterly alive. L'Octavin has become a cult reference point in the global natural wine world, and any bottle from Bouvot is a genuine event.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.