Domaine de la Borde - Arbois Pupillin 'Foudre à Canon' Nature Savagnin Ouille White 2020

Wine Region: Jura, Pupillin - France

Grape:100% Savagnin Ouille 

(Savagnin "ouillé", means non oxidative.)

Tasting notes:
A pure, vibrant expression of Savagnin from Pupillin. Biodynamically farmed and made without added sulfur, this ouillé (topped-up) style preserves freshness and precision. Bright citrus, white flowers, and a saline minerality lead to a textured, crystalline palate. A beautifully focused Jura white — perfect with seafood or alpine cheeses.

Expert Rating

93 points Robert Parker

'The 2020 Arbois Pupillin Savagnin Ouillé Foudre A Canon Nature has a beautiful nose. 2020 was an overall warm vintage, warmer than 2019, but Julien considers it a good year for Savagnin ouillé. The sensation in the palate is dry, with some fine tannins that will allow it stand up to food.'

About the Winery

Domaine de la Borde is a boutique, biodynamic winery based in Pupillin, in France’s Jura region. Founded in 2003 by Julien Mareschal — who shifted from a background in agriculture to viticulture — the estate covers around 5 hectares. The vineyards are planted on steep slopes at elevations between 300 and 450 meters, with a rich diversity of marl and limestone soils that shape the character of the wines.

Julien works with classic Jura varieties, including Poulsard, Trousseau, Savagnin, along with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. From the beginning, the domaine has been farmed organically, with biodynamic practices introduced in 2012. In the cellar, Julien uses only indigenous yeasts and keeps sulfur use to a minimum, aiming to capture the purest expression of the terroir.

Wines from Domaine de la Borde are celebrated for their authenticity, precision, and strong sense of place. Standout cuvées include "La Marcette" (Chardonnay), "Foudre à Canon" (Savagnin), and "Pinostradamus" (Pinot Noir).