Our wine club offers two exceptional and unusual wines from the Arbois region
of the Jura from two of our favorite producers. Arbois was the first place the
French gave appellation status in 1936. Each wine, one white and one red, is
made from the local red grape Poulsard – in the town of Pupillin they confusingly
call it Ploussard. Poulsard is found almost exclusively in the Jura where it’s
been grown since at least the 15th century.
The Jura
is located between Burgundy and Switzerland. It has a cool climate and is known
for producing distinctive wines. The weather here is similar to Burgundy but
colder and therefore the harvest happens later.
Domaine
de l’Octavin “Cul Rond a la cuisse rose” 2011
This domaine is a collaboration between Alice Bouvot and Charles Dagand.
They began with two hectares in 2005 but now have about five hectares of
vineyards. They are certified biodynamic and have since 2009 been making all of
their wines completely without sulfur, fining or filtration. Their wines have
great purity and liveliness. This Poulsard is vinified as a white wine and is
from one of their vineyards called “en curon.” It may blow your mind. Proceed
with caution.
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| Philippe Bornard |
Philippe
Bornard Arbois Pupillin Ploussard "point barre" 2011
Philippe lives close to Arbois in the village of Pupillin near the Swiss
border. He inherited his vineyard from his father but began to make wine
himself rather than sell the grapes to others. His winery is located underneath
his house, which overlooks the village.
This is not for someone who likes to drink BIG
wines. It’s light, delicate, almost translucent, giving off aromas of red
currants, citrus, saddle leather, and a touch of cinnamon. It pairs well with
just about any food you care to drink with it. Serve it cool.
Join.
NORMALLY $56 -- FOR MEMBERS $50.
Join.
NORMALLY $56 -- FOR MEMBERS $50.
