Arbois, Jura (Grapes from Roussillon), France
The Wine
'Mus'cat' is an aromatic, high-energy white wine that balances floral elegance with a distinct punk edge. While Alice Bouvot is based in the Jura, this cuvée is part of her négoce project — where she personally harvests organic grapes from trusted grower friends.
The 2022 vintage is a blend of Muscat d’Alexandrie and Muscat à Petits Grains sourced from Vincent Lafage in the Roussillon. Made as a pur jus expression — no oenological inputs, no filtration, zero additives. A slight deposit may be present as a testament to its natural state.
The labels for l’Octavin are among the most recognisable in the natural wine world, featuring playful garden gnomes that reflect Alice’s unpretentious, whimsical approach. For Alice, these characters symbolise the living, joyous spirit of her vineyards — a light-hearted contrast to the serious integrity behind every bottle.
The Producer
Alice Bouvot is the visionary behind l’Octavin. Since 2009, she has operated with a strictly natural philosophy: no added yeasts, no filtration, and no added sulphites. Whether working with her own biodynamic estate fruit or sourced grapes, her goal is to bottle the pure, unadulterated vibration of the season.
