# Pinostradamus

- **Producer:** Domaine De La Borde
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Jura, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €44
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, rose, earth, mushroom, wet leaves

## About this wine

Pinostradamus by Domaine De La Borde is a red wine from Arbois-Pupillin in the Jura, France, made from 100% Pinot Noir. The estate was founded in 2003 by Julien Mareschal, a young winemaker committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture and natural winemaking. The grapes are sourced from notable vineyards like 'Côte de Feule', known for its marl and clay-limestone soils. This wine is a product of the natural wine movement, emphasizing minimal intervention and the expression of its unique terroir.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Pinostradamus' is a whimsical creation, suggesting a wine with prophetic or unique qualities.
- Grapes are grown on steep, south-facing slopes known for their challenging but rewarding terroir.
- The wine is made using entirely indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
- Minimal intervention is key, with no added sulfur dioxide throughout the winemaking process.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and brisk acidity make it versatile. Its bright red fruit notes and earthy undertones complement a range of dishes. The acidity cuts through richer sauces and fatty meats, while the fine tannins provide a pleasant contrast to proteins.

## Wine making process

Pinostradamus is produced using a minimal intervention approach. The grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, employing a 14-day whole-bunch maceration without pump-overs or punch-downs. The wine completes malolactic conversion. It is aged for 10 months in a combination of stainless steel and sandstone amphorae. The wine is unfined, unfiltered, and contains no added sulfur dioxide, reflecting the estate's commitment to natural winemaking principles.