L’Aide Mémoire 2020: A Pinot Noir That Defies Time
The verdict is in: L’Aide Mémoire 2020 isn’t just a wine—it’s a conversation. This Pinot Noir from Jura, crafted by Domaine Bornard, defies the typical drinking window advice. While AI suggested waiting until 2025, I chose to open it now, and the result was a revelation. The wine’s evolution over three hours of air revealed layers that felt like a slow unraveling of a mystery. Domaine Bornard has long been a staple of Jura’s wine scene, known for its ability to blend tradition with terroir-driven precision. L’Aide Mémoire 2020 is no exception. On the nose, it’s a tapestry of aromas—woody,…