Spotlight: La Ferme Viticole - 3 Pack

We were first introduced to Bastien Boutareaud four years ago by our mutual great friend: Brendan Keys (BK Wines) of Adelaide Hills notoriety. Like many great producers, Bastien was first a sommelier for more than ten years. His work took him on many trips through France and internationally (including Australia).

The ‘Garage’ wine he was producing soon graduated to a fledging commercial operation, albeit still very small, and in 2017 ‘La Ferme Viticole’ (The Wine Farm) was born. Bastien organically farms three unique sites, totalling a minuscule 2.5ha. The farming is undertaken organically, using horse and hoe and manual labour and no additives are added in the winery whatsoever. Likewise everything is bottled unfined and unfiltered. 

2023 La Ferme Viticole 'Libre Arbitre' Rouge

Comprised of Nielluccio, Sciacarello, Cinsault, Aramon. This is one of the most invigorating reds we’ve drunk this year! Paradoxically so much substance in an otherwise delicate frame. Drink cool!

2020 La Ferme Viticole 'Novesque' Rouge

Fruit comes from the village of Noves. Equal parts Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon full-bodied but not heavy, we drink this slightly chilled alongside BBQ meats and vegetables in the sunshine. Sans sulphur.

2021 La Ferme Viticole 'Monplaisir' Blanc

Comprised of Clairette Rose, Clairette, Vermentino, Marsanne, Villard Blanc. Waxy, textural and slightly skinsy, it has a copper-edged structure that supports the subtle fruit character that shows itself more and more with time in glass. Perfect for dishes that have smoke or fat as the hero.