Domaine de la Borde - Arbois Pupillin 'Ad infernum et Salutem' Red 2024

Grape

Pinot Noir, Trousseau

Tasting notes

The 2024 Ad infernum et Salutem from Domaine de la Borde is a light, natural Jura red blend of Pinot Noir and Trousseau, at a low 11.5% alcohol, with vibrant red berry and cherry notes, a gentle wild funk with subtle reduction, and a juicy, fresh finish.

Light, translucent ruby red. The aromas show ripe red fruits like raspberry, cranberry, and Morello cherry, layered with warm earth, subtle spice, and a pleasant, wild touch of natural volatility, plus a slight initial flinty or reductive note that benefits from a quick decant or hard pour.

Light and ethereal in body, with juicy red berries, tart rhubarb, and earthy undertones. The tannins and acidity are supple and fresh, with delicate structure, fine tannins, and a clean, mineral-driven finish.

More About The Winery

Domaine de la Borde is a tiny Jura estate in the appellation of Arbois-Pupillin that makes excellent, high-character wines. Winemaker Julien Mareschel might not have much space to work with, but he certainly makes the most of it.
Three and a half of the domaine's five hectares are dedicated to growing white varieties (Chardonnay and Savagnin), with the remaining hectare and a half going to red (Trousseau, Pinot Noir and Ploussard).
Half of the vines are more than 30 years old, and the other half were planted between 1985 and 1990, and the estate is entirely organic/biodynamic since 2012.
A unique terroir, strict hand-harvesting of the grapes, and a meticulous vinification process ensure the wines have a distinct sense of place—not to mention the kind of nuance and head-turning character that adventurous palates are always searching for.