O2Y

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O2Y is one of the most original, creative and captivating micro-négociants on the French natural wine scene. Founded in 2020 in Poligny, in the heart of the Jura, this singular project takes its name from the initials of its three founders: Olivier Guala known as "Gallus", Yves Roy and Yoshinori Kuroda. Olivier, a former car enthusiast turned winemaker, joined forces with Yves Roy, a Jura-based winemaker and founder of Domaine Nøvice, and Yoshinori Kuroda, a young Japanese man from Osaka who worked as a sommelier in a 2-star Parisian restaurant before joining Stéphane Tissot and then Emmanuel Houillon at the celebrated Domaine Overnoy. Together, they created a free-spirited and joyful natural winemaking laboratory, travelling across France to source organic grapes from trusted growers in the Jura, Alsace, Beaujolais and other regions. Since 2022, Gallus has continued the adventure with Romain Doerler, a young qualified Alsatian who came straight from Ganevat, and is also developing his own vineyards in Arbois and Poligny.

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02Y Trompe l'œil 2021
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White
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Alsacian varietal blend
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Alsace | Vin de France

O2Y Trompe l'œil 2021

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
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The History of Domaine O2Y

O2Y’s story begins with three unlikely encounters. Olivier Guala and Yves Roy met while training as winemakers at the Lycée Viticole de Lons-le-Saunier. A natural wine enthusiast who previously worked in the automotive industry (his passion still fills the winery, where tanks and barrels stand alongside vintage cars), Olivier mainly handles sales and grape sourcing. Yves Roy is a Jura winemaker who also makes wine for his own Domaine Nøvice. Yoshinori Kuroda completes the trio: originally from Osaka, Japan, he first worked as a carpenter before leaving everything behind to come to France and learn about natural wine. He worked as a sommelier at a two-Michelin-starred Paris restaurant, then with Stéphane Tissot and finally at the legendary Domaine Houillon Overnoy, where he worked with Emmanuel Houillon.

Founded in 2020, the project began with the ambition of creating small-production, natural cuvées with a strong sense of identity, each reflecting a unique collaboration between the three partners and the grower who cultivated the grapes. In 2022, Yves and Yoshi gradually stepped back to focus on their own projects. Gallus continued the venture with Romain Doerler, a recent graduate from Alsace who had worked at Ganevat and brought his experience and feel for Alsatian and Jura grape varieties. That same year, O2Y took a major step by beginning to farm its own vines in Arbois and Poligny: 1.3 ha of Pinot Noir, 0.43 ha of Savagnin and 0.6 ha of Poulsard/Trousseau, in their final year of conversion to organic farming.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine O2Y

What makes O2Y truly distinctive is its approach as a mobile, creative wine merchant: its grapes come from different French wine regions, depending on the growers it meets, the vintage and the opportunities available. The Jura remains the heart of the project, with grapes purchased from partner growers in the Arbois and Côtes du Jura appellations and, since 2022, the estate’s own vines in Arbois and Poligny. Alsace is its second home region, notably thanks to grapes from Domaine Hertz d'Eguisheim, which supplies high-quality Alsatian white varieties. Beaujolais, with its Gamay grown on granite, clay and limestone, is another regular source. Depending on the vintage and its needs (as in 2021, a year of very low yields), O2Y may source grapes from farther afield, including Roussillon or other regions.

Grape selection is guided by a single philosophy: finding growers who share the same respect for nature and the vine, farm organically or biodynamically, and are willing to collaborate on a wine made to a specific vision. Each cuvée is a joint creation by O2Y and the grower who produced the grapes. The estate’s own vines in Arbois and Poligny are undergoing organic conversion (certified by Alpes Contrôles), with hand harvesting and meticulous vineyard work.

Winemaking at Domaine O2Y

O2Y makes its wines in a large warehouse in Poligny, where tanks and barrels share space with vintage cars, a testament to Olivier Guala’s passion for automobiles. The philosophy is clearly defined and unwavering: 100% natural, with no additives, no sulfur added at any stage, fermentation using only native yeasts, and no filtration or fining. Winemaking methods vary widely depending on the grape varieties and styles sought, resulting in an impressive range of cuvées. Very long, gentle pressing for whites and rosés. Carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration for light, fruity reds. Extended skin contact for orange wines. Blending grape varieties not usually paired together to create unexpected combinations and new layers of complexity.

Aging takes place in stainless steel tanks, large oak casks or barrels, depending on the cuvée, with each wine treated on its own terms. The length of aging is tailored to the wine. Every cuvée has its own personality and story, shaped by the grapes’ terroir, the partner grower and the creativity of the trio (now the Gallus/Romain duo). The stated aim is to make the wines accessible to everyone, from casual wine lovers to seasoned enthusiasts, while maintaining the highest standards and authenticity.

The Cuvées of Domaine O2Y

Vinum Bibo (Vin de France Red): The estate’s signature red cuvée, made from Beaujolais Gamay blended from three plots near Saint-Germain-des-Nouelles (in the L’Arbresle area), on three different soil types: granite, marl and limestone. The vines are worked by horse. Two weeks of semi-carbonic maceration, with 30% of the grapes destemmed and the fruit layered in the vat. The result is a cuvée that captures the freshness and character of Gamay on granite, with a fruity, silky finish, notes of strawberry and cherry, and a light, easy-drinking palate. The estate’s quintessential thirst-quenching cuvée, ready whenever you are.

Optical Illusion (Vin de France White/Orange): An unusual, intriguing white or orange cuvée made from an unconventional blend of white Alsatian grape varieties from Domaine Hertz d'Eguisheim: Sylvaner (50%), Pinot Gris (12.5%), Gewurztraminer (12.5%) and Riesling (12.5%), with the surprising addition of 12.5% lightly pressed Pinot Noir. The entire blend is pressed together in a single pressing, then made and aged in a large oak cask. Initially approachable and aromatic, it soon reveals unexpected complexity, combining the floral and spicy aromas of the Alsatian varieties with a subtle tannic touch from the Pinot Noir. A wine that creates an "optical illusion" with its hidden richness.

1 Bis (Vin de France Red): A red cuvée blending Poulsard and Jura Gamay, made to express the freshness and liveliness of these two Loire and Jura grape varieties. Fairly pale, bright red in color, with a nose of fresh red fruit and a light, tangy palate. An easy-drinking Jura red made for pleasure, true to the natural, approachable spirit O2Y champions.

Why Not (Vin de France): A cuvée whose name evokes O2Y’s free and curious spirit, made from grape varieties that vary by vintage. Red, white or orange depending on the year, it expresses the project’s creative freedom through experiments with unusual blends and winemaking methods. A wine full of character and surprises.

Absolutely (Vin de France): A straightforward, forthright Jura red cuvée that is "absolutely" good, as its name suggests. Made from Jura grape varieties (Poulsard, Trousseau or Pinot Noir, depending on the vintage) without winemaking artifice. Aromas of small red berries, a fresh, juicy palate and fine tannins. A red for immediate enjoyment, no ceremony required.

The Bright Spell (Vin de France White): A white cuvée with a sunny, optimistic name, made from white Jura or Alsatian grapes depending on the vintage, in a fresh, aromatic style. Floral and fruity aromas, a lively, light palate and a mineral finish. An easy-drinking white to lift your spirits.

Gringalet (Vin de France): A cuvée made from Gringet, an extremely rare native grape of Savoie (from the village of Ayze, at 450 m elevation, on limestone scree soils). A dry white wine with aromas of white flowers and sweet almond, and a lively palate full of Alpine freshness. A true rarity, made from a grape found almost nowhere outside a single village, brought to life through O2Y’s natural winemaking philosophy.

Estate Cuvées (Arbois, Côtes du Jura): Since 2022, O2Y has also made cuvées from its own vines in Arbois and Poligny: 1.3 ha of Pinot Noir, 0.43 ha of Savagnin and 0.6 ha of Poulsard/Trousseau, undergoing organic conversion. These estate cuvées, set to become more prominent with each vintage, will allow O2Y to deepen its Jura roots and offer distinctive single-plot expressions from the Arbois and Côtes du Jura appellations.

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