{"title":"Alexandre Jouveaux","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBurgundy's timeless natural wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Chinian\u003c\/strong\u003e (this is important for what follows), \u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Jouveaux\u003c\/strong\u003e nevertheless settled in the south of \u003ca title=\"Burgundy\" href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/bourgogne\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/bourgogne\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eUchizy\u003c\/strong\u003e. We met him during one of our many Burgundian tours, via \u003cstrong\u003ePierre Mang\u003c\/strong\u003e. The new winegrower has in fact recovered some vines formerly cultivated by Alexandre Jouveaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn increasingly minimalist philosophy in the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Jouveaux\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a winemaker for \u003cstrong\u003e24 years\u003c\/strong\u003e now and this experience has allowed him over time to break away from certain behaviors in the vineyard and in the cellar. He gradually stops working the soil, drastically reduces the number of treatments, accepts sometimes starving yields. Alexandre is one of those \u003cstrong\u003enatural wine\u003c\/strong\u003e growers (\u003cstrong\u003eKagami\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Jérôme Saurigny\" href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/jerome-saurigny?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=saurigny\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/jerome-saurigny?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=saurigny\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaurigny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Patrick Desplats\" href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/patrick-desplats\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/patrick-desplats\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesplats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.) who pursues his ideas to the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn oxidative method inspired by Saint-Chinian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong fermentation and ageing without topping up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, you have to remember your childhood in Saint-Chinian, the former land of Rancio and \u003cstrong\u003eoxidative natural sweet wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, to understand where it is going. Alexandre works mainly in large tuns, he matures his wines for many years, without using tools. Fermentations can last \u003cstrong\u003eseveral years\u003c\/strong\u003e, a nightmare for oenologists...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWines of patience and character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis working method, very original for the Burgundian region, gives life to unique wines, which you have to know how to wait for. Alexandre usually says that you need at least \u003cstrong\u003eas much bottle time as aging time\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some vintages spend \u003cstrong\u003e7 years in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, we’ll let you do the math…! \u003cbr\u003eAmong the winemaker's timeless wines: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/products\/combarnier-2020-alexandre-jouveaux\" title=\"Combarnier - Alexandre Jouveaux\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombarnier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLe Mont\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eO17\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"en-lorme-2022-alexandre-jouveaux","title":"En l'Orme 2022 - Alexandre Jouveaux","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlexandre Jouveaux.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir from Alexandre Jouveaux, discreet and unpretentious, captures the quintessence of its Burgundian terroir. The nose opens gently with aromas of crisp cherry, fresh raspberry, and a hint of peony, with an earthy note reminiscent of the vineyard plot. The palate is elegant, fluid, almost caressing, with very fine tannins and a mineral structure that extends the fruit towards a delicate and lingering finish. It is a wine of emotion, pure and vibrant, reflecting Jouveaux's meticulous craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 🍇Grape variety: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Jouveaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55688156348791,"sku":"AJOUVEAUXELO22","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/fa8f0183bab86960ddb4058b47c33027.png?v=1756453351"},{"product_id":"le-mont-2018-alexandre-jouveaux","title":"Le Mont 2018 - Alexandre Jouveaux","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlexandre Jouveaux.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e🍇Grape variety: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2018\u003cbr\u003e% Alcohol content: 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandre Jouveaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57020827926903,"sku":"AJOUVEAUXLM18","price":53.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/18f5f49b5284c0318375cf90393f2509.png?v=1776482227"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-eu\/collections\/alexandre-jouveaux.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}