Domaine de la Pinte Arbois Poulsard Pinte Bien 2023

Domaine de la Pinte Arbois Poulsard Pinte Bien 2023

Domaine de la Pinte
$34.00

Grape: Poulsard
Vintage: 2023
Type: Red

Named for a play on words meaning enjoy your drink, this red wine comes from a single twenty-year-old plot situated next to the winery. Domaine de la Pinte manages these old poulsard vines under strict certified biodynamic viticulture protocols. The hand-harvested fruit ferments spontaneously with native wild yeasts in neutral vessels, completely avoiding modern styling or added sulfur. The wine undergoes a gentle extraction to maintain a fresh fruit-driven varietal expression before bottling unfiltered.

It shows a pale garnet color, releasing delicate aromas of redcurrant, fresh cherry, and a hint of hibiscus blossom. On the palate, the light-bodied frame is juicy and fluid, showcasing white pepper and brown spices integrated into the red fruit flavors. A beam of central acidity keeps the profile lively and refreshing across the mid-palate. Soft, silky tannins provide a gentle grip that structures the fluid mouthfeel nicely. It finishes clean, dry, and savory.

Winery

Domaine de la Pinte was founded in 1953 through Roger Martin’s ambition to create an estate in the Jura near Arbois. The vineyards bring together the region’s characteristic varieties—Savagnin, Poulsard and Trousseau—with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Clay-limestone soils and the Jura’s marked seasons provide the setting for a broad range of wines. The property became an early advocate of organic cultivation, converting its vineyards in 1999 and later placing biodynamics at the center of its agricultural approach.

That commitment supports a range that explores more than one idea of Jura wine. Whites, reds and vins jaunes allow different grapes and aging traditions to show their character, from the delicacy of local red varieties to the depth of long-matured Savagnin. Across the estate, the connection between soil, farming and the finished wine remains the guiding principle. La Pinte offers an introduction to the Jura through a single family domaine, while preserving the diversity that makes the region distinctive rather than reducing it to one grape or one cellar technique.