Bouffonne 2022

Before settling in Saint-Morillon, Bordeaux, in 2019, Anne Buiatti and her husband Grégoire tended a stunning Syrah vineyard on shale soils, which they managed to acquire before their move. Today, they cultivate 2 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux alongside their 2 hectares of Syrah in Roussillon. Their approach is deeply rooted in minimal intervention and a steadfast commitment to organic and biodynamic principles. Certified by Demeter, they nourish the soils with composts, herbal teas, and silica, fostering biodiversity with grazing ewes, beehives, orchards, and vegetable gardens. All grapes are hand-harvested and vinified back in Bordeaux. Anne’s philosophy is to guide the wines naturally—fermenting with wild yeasts, avoiding fining or filtration, and forgoing sulphur—while maintaining precision and consistency. Allumée undergoes a 60-day maceration in clay amphorae before aging for four months in Austrian oak. Bouffonne and Donna age for 12 months in a mix of French oak and 750L amphorae, with Donna resting an additional three years in bottle before release. Winemaking Detail: Hand harvested grapes, from a mix of medium to old vines. Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks. Aged for 1 year in a mix of old 300L oak and 750L amphorae. Bottled without fining, filtration or the addition of any sulphites. Wines are all certified Demeter, Organic and Vin Methode Nature.

Hand harvested grapes, from a mix of medium to old vines. Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks. Aged for 1 year in a mix of old 300L oak and 750L amphorae. Bottled without fining, filtration or the addition of any sulphites. Wines are all certified Demeter, Organic and Vin Methode Nature.

Dark, brooding, concentrated sweet black fruit on the nose with black cherry; mulberry and sloes. A mineral edge of black slate and smoke. The palate is juicy and bright with excellent concentration; young; fresh fruit and juicy acidity. Tannins are fresh; powdery and complex. Finishes a touch creamy but oh so lively and mouth-watering. Utterly delicious.

Chocolate, Fore-rib, Venison

Bordeaux is one of the most celebrated and highly-regarded wine regions, with the classification of 1855 solidifying the wines as some of the best in the world. Bordeaux is broken down into 2 main categories - the left and right bank of the Gironde, with many appellations and sub-appellations in those areas. The wines on the left bank are predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Merlot. The right bank is the opposite. White Bordeaux, found mainly towards the South of the region, is made up of mostly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Bordeaux ranges from fantastic value, entry level wines all the way to First Growth Grand Crus that are amongst the most sought after wines in the world.