Patrick Bouju

🍷 Patrick Bouju – Domaine La Bohème: Natural Wine from Auvergne Rooted in Volcanoes, Intuition, and Freedom

Based in Saint-Georges-sur-Allier in the heart of Auvergne, Patrick Bouju is a leading figure in the revival of natural winemaking in this once-overlooked region. After a career in IT, he founded Domaine La Bohème in 2003, drawn by the volcanic soils of the Puy-de-Dôme. He farms about 5 hectares of old vines (some over 100 years old) on basalt, granite, and sandy soils, using organic methods. His winemaking is fully natural: native yeasts, no fining, no filtration, and no added sulfites. His cuvées—often made from rare or forgotten grapes like Gamay d’Auvergne and Mirefleurien—are juicy, deep, vibrant, and full of personality.

🌿 Philosophy

• Organic farming, volcanic terroir respect.

• Natural winemaking, no additives or sulfites.

• Living, sincere wines with high drinkability.

🍇 Grapes and Style

• Gamay d’Auvergne, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Mirefleurien, Gamay teinturier…

• Natural reds, whites, orange wines, and pét-nats.

• Signature cuvées: Mol, Festejar, La Bohème, Cailloux, Love & Pif.