Patrick Bouju needs little introduction in the natural winemaking world. A pioneer in low-intervention vinification, he has been producing entirely sulphite-free wines for over 20 years in Auvergne, France. Today he and his partner Justine Loiseau cultivate several small plots, amounting to approximately 9 hectares, in the village of Glaine-Montaigut. Some of the vines here are up to 120 years old with complex volcanic terroirs. Every aspect of the winemaking process is done by the pair, from hand-picking the grapes to bottling and labelling. Nouveau 2025 is 100% Gamay from Auvergne, which undergo a short vilification process after carbonic maceration, to keep the freshness of the grapes in a classic vin de primeur style. Glou-glou and full of ripe berry notes with a soft, velvety mouthfeel. Nouveau 2025 would pair well with roast chicken and sweet potato and chilli mash.
