COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Savagnin
PRODUCER
Domaine Philippe Bornard
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Philippe Bornard is a legendary name in the natural wine movement, located in the Jura village of Pupillin. Founded in 2005 by Philippe Bornard with guidance from natural wine icon Pierre Overnoy, the estate is now run by his son, Tony. They farm high-altitude vineyards biodynamically, focusing on preserving the unique terroir of Pupillin's marl and limestone soils. L'Ivresse de Noé, meaning 'The Drunkenness of Noah,' is a rare late-harvest expression of Savagnin, crafted only in exceptional years when the grapes can wither on the vine.
ALCOHOL
14.8%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name refers to the biblical story of Noah, who was the first to plant a vineyard and subsequently became drunk on his harvest.
Fact 02
Unlike most sweet Jura wines dried on straw mats, these grapes wither directly on the vine, protected by Savagnin's thick skins.
Fact 03
The estate's founder, Philippe Bornard, was mentored by the legendary Jura natural winemaking pioneer Pierre Overnoy.
Fact 04
The bottles feature a whimsical orange red fox on the label, which has become an iconic symbol in the global natural wine scene.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested exceptionally late in November, undergoing 'passerillage sur souche' where they dry and concentrate directly on the vine. After a gentle pressing, the juice ferments slowly using only indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged for approximately two years in old 400-liter oak casks (tonneaux). Crucially, the barrels are kept topped up (ouille) to prevent oxidation, preserving the pure fruit character. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with zero or minimal sulfur additions.
