# Bordel C'Est Bon (2023)

- **Producer:** Les Dolomies
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Trousseau
- **Region:** Jura, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €49
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, raspberry, strawberry, orange, blossom, rose, ginger, biscuit, butter, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

Domaine Les Dolomies was established in 2008 by Céline Gormally in the Jura region of France, later joined by her husband Steve in 2016. The estate's name pays homage to the magnesium-rich dolomitic limestone soils characteristic of their vineyards in Passenans. Céline honed her craft under the mentorship of legendary Jura producers Julien Labet and Fabrice Dodane, adopting an "ouillé" (topped-up) style to preserve pristine fruit and mineral clarity. In 2017, they chose to withdraw from the Côtes du Jura AOC to make wines under the Vin de France designation, granting them complete creative freedom. The whimsical name "Bordel c'est bon" ("Damn, that's good!") and its cartoon label are a tribute to their late friend Gabi, a cartoonist for Le Monde, whose favorite exclamation of joy became the wine's identity.

## Interesting facts

- The wine's name and label are a tribute to the winemakers' late friend Gabi, a cartoonist for Le Monde who coined the phrase.
- Céline Gormally voluntarily left the Côtes du Jura AOC in 2017 to secure absolute creative freedom under Vin de France.
- The grapes are 100% destemmed by hand, and the wine is aged in neutral Burgundy oak barrels previously used for Meursault.

## Food pairing

This light-bodied, high-acid Trousseau acts much like a white wine or a delicate Pinot Noir. Its vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of slow-cooked meats and charcuterie, while its low tannins ensure it doesn't clash with lighter poultry or semi-hard cheeses. The subtle earthy and spicy undertones of the wine complement rustic French comfort foods beautifully.

## Wine making process

The 2023 vintage of Bordel C'Est Bon is crafted from 100% Trousseau grapes grown in the "Les Combes" plot on Triassic red marl soils. The vineyards are farmed using certified organic and biodynamic practices. Grapes are hand-harvested with strict selection. In the cellar, the grapes are 100% destemmed by hand. Spontaneous fermentation is initiated using indigenous yeasts via a "pied de cuve" technique. Maceration is kept short at just one week to emphasize a delicate, low-extraction profile. The wine is vinified without any added sulfur, and is bottled unfined and unfiltered with only a minimal, homeopathic dose of sulfur at bottling for stability. It is aged for approximately 10 to 11 months on its fine lees in neutral, older Burgundy oak barrels sourced from Meursault.