Domaine la Bohème, G&M 2022

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. G&M 2022 is a blend of Muscat, Ugni Blanc, Chardonnay Musqué, Viognier, Grenache Gris and Blanc, Gewurtztraminer and Chardonnay. Each grape is vinified and macerated on the skins separately before blending and ageing together in a combination of amphora and stainless steel. This has a super aromatic nose of lychee, mango juice and peach candies. It remains elegant and fresh despite equally fruity flavours of tinned peaches and white jasmine. A low tannin structure makes this an incredibly easy-drinking bottle. G&M 2022 would pair well with prawn and pea risotto.