Domaine La Bohème

Justine & Patrick Bouju

A true reference for Auvergne and almost iconic: Justine & Patrick Bouju cultivate vibrantly charming natural wines from old, forgotten grape varieties and also show with their Négoce project, that the only limit is their imagination.

Colour

Type

Wine Style

Price

Aromatic

Grape

Character

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Justine & Patrick Bouju

GM 2022

Fine & Layered

Fruchtig

Floral

Aromatisch

25,00 €

33,33 €/L

FUNKY

Justine & Patrick Bouju

Festejar Blanc 2023

Fresh & Juicy

Fruity

Floral

Animating

30,00 €

40,00 €/L

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Justine & Patrick Bouju

Lulu 2022

Fine & Layered

Fruity

mineral

Elegant

35,50 €

47,33 €/L

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Justine & Patrick Bouju

CC 2022

Fresh & Juicy

Floral

Fruity

Animating

21,50 €

28,67 €/L

FUNKY

Justine & Patrick Bouju

Super B 2022

Fine & Layered

Earthy

Fruity

Elegant, Complex

27,00 €

36,00 €/L

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Justine & Patrick Bouju

Love Song 2022

Fresh & Juicy

Fruity

Smooth

20,00 €

26,67 €/L

FUNKY

Justine & Patrick Bouju

P 2022

Fresh & Juicy

Fruity

Spicy

Animating

25,00 €

33,33 €/L

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Justine & Patrick Bouju

MOL 2021

Fine & Layered

Fruity

Vegetative

Fine-meshed

17,50 €

23,33 €/L

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Justine & Patrick Bouju

eRGaStOLinE 2019

Rich & Deep

Vegetative

Mineral

Fruity

Intensive

59,00 €

78,67 €/L

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Justine & Patrick Bouju

R 2021

Fine & Layered

Fruity

Mineral

Animating, Smooth

26,50 €

35,33 €/L

FUNKY

Justine & Patrick Bouju

MO 2021

Fine & Layered

Fruchtig

Würzig

Elegant

31,50 €

42,00 €/L

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Palli & Genesia 2018

Fine & Layered

Fruity

mineral

Elegant, Intense

~~34,50 €~~ 30,00 €

40,00 €/L

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Hüpnos 2019

Fine & Layered

Floral

Mineral

Fine-meshed, elegant

34,50 €

46,00 €/L

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Justine & Patrick Bouju

Festejar Rosé 2021

Fresh & Juicy

Fruity

Animating, Quaffable

23,50 €

31,33 €/L

From a sulphite-intolerant chemistry student to a natural wine icon in the Auvergne

Patrick started drinking wine when he was still studying chemistry in Clermont-Ferrand. But it soon turned out that his body was intolerant to sulphites. When he met the wines of low-intervention winegrowers during his military service in 1994, he was hooked and inspired by the charm and liveliness of natural wines and began his viticulture studies in Beaune. In 2004, Patrick founded Domaine la Bohemè in the quiet village of Saint-Georges-sur-Allier, close to the Massif Central. Together with his partner Justine Loiseau, the two are among the most exciting natural wine producers today, known far beyond the borders of Auvergne and also collaborating with Action Bronson, Ochin Clovis and the Greek Jason Ligas in various projects.

Patrick Bouju searches for the forgotten soils of the Puy-de-Dôme, a volcano on the Massif central

The Domaine de la Bohemè was founded by Patrick in 2004, he is now considered a legend in the French natural wine scene. Starting with just 1.5 ha, his vineyards now cover 7 ha on volcanic soils rich in basalt. Patrick seeks out the most famous and forgotten soils of the Puy-de-Dôme, so his vineyards have a lot of old, densely planted vines - the oldest vine is at least 116 years old.

For Patrick, biodiversity in the vineyard is extremely important, and his plots have a great deal of biodiversity, ensuring healthy vines and soils that produce fresh, vibrant natural wines. Limberger, Mirefleurien, Gamay Fréau, Gamay de Bouze can be found as grape varieties.

Patrick Bouju: Cult winemaker with a great love of experimentation

Most of the work in the vineyard is still done by hand, and of course no pesticides or herbicides are used. Instead, Patrick Bouju uses fermented plant extracts or herbal teas such as nettle to strengthen the natural defences of the grapes and vines. All wines from Domaine la Bóheme are unfiltered and without sulphites. "There are grapes and sweat in my wines," says Patrick Bouju.

In addition to producing in their own vineyards, Patrick and Justine also buy grapes from neighbouring regions and create exciting natural wines that are now almost cult in the scene and always bear the Bouju signature. Free of conventions and always highly committed, he is considered a great trailblazer with an endless appetite for experimentation; you can taste this energy and effortless creativity with every sip.