COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
O2Y
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vinum Bibo is a unique collaboration born in the Jura but rooted in the soils of Beaujolais. Produced by the micro-négoce project O2Y, founded by Olivier Guala, Yves Roy, and Yoshinori Kuroda, this wine represents a bridge between two of France's most exciting low-intervention wine regions. The grapes are sourced from organic vineyards in Saint-Germain-des-Nuelles in southern Beaujolais and transported to Poligny in the Jura for vinification. The name translates from Latin as 'I drink wine,' reflecting the estate's philosophy of creating highly approachable, joyous, and unpretentious wines.
ALCOHOL
12.6%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winemaker, Olivier Guala, shares his large vinification hangar in Poligny with his personal collection of vintage cars.
Fact 02
The name 'Vinum Bibo' is Latin for 'I drink wine,' capturing the joyful, easy-drinking spirit of this natural cuvée.
Fact 03
To protect soil health and prevent compaction, the old vine plot in Saint-Germain-des-Nuelles is traditionally ploughed by horse.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 Vinum Bibo is crafted from 100% hand-harvested Gamay grapes. The fruit undergoes a seven-week carbonic maceration in tanks to emphasize pure fruit expression and minimize tannin extraction. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only indigenous yeasts, with no temperature control or additives. This is a 'zero-zero' natural wine, bottled unfined and unfiltered with no added sulfur dioxide, preserving the raw energy of the fruit and the distinct terroir of the granite, marl, and limestone soils.
