P'tit Poussot

France, Jura, Arbois, Vin de France
Bottle
Identity
Producer Domaine de l'Octavin
Vol 0.75
Classification Natural wine, biodynamic certified by Demeter
Grapes 100% Chardonnay
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Pale yellow with slight haziness
Aroma lively, slightly salty, citrus fresh, with minerality shining through, energetic, punchy fruity, vibrant, captivating
Palate fresh, smashable, captivating, with acidic energy, lively, bright, mineral-driven, balanced, energetic, pure
Finish salty, mineral, clean, refreshing, lingering, vibrant, crisp, pure, energetic, pleasant
Food Pairing aperitif, poultry, mature and hard cheese
Aging Potential 5 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Natural Yes
ABV % 12.0
Aging Process aged in cuve for eight months
Fermentation A small percentage of grapes were macerated as whole bunches for three weeks, while the majority were pressed directly to tank.
Terroir
Soil limestone soils
Vine Age young vines
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes from Alice Bouvot's own vines in Poussot vineyard, hand-picked
Interesting facts
Alice Bouvot is a well-known natural wine producer in Jura, who started in the traditional wine scene. She works 5 hectares and is known for vibrant wines with punchy acidity and energy.