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These neighbouring regions in eastern France share a spirit of independence and a commitment to indigenous varieties. The Jura's distinctive oxidative wines and Savoie's mountain viticulture offer some of 

France's most distinctive terroir expressions

Pupillin | Arbois-Pupillin | Certified Biodynamic

Tony Bornard represents the vanguard of Pupillin, that distinctive sub-region known for its red-hued marls and exceptional Ploussard. His father Philippe established the domaine in 1985, but Tony's 2008 takeover marked decisive shift toward biodynamic viticulture and natural winemaking.

The 8-hectare estate sprawls across Pupillin's rolling hills, vines planted on the red and grey marls that give the village its reputation. Tony's approach is uncompromising: no chemicals in vineyard, indigenous fermentations, minimal sulphur, extended ageing in older barrels and large foudres.

His Ploussard bottlings are essential variety references. Les Gaudrettes from younger vines is bright and lifted, all red fruits and delicate spice. Vieilles Vignes from 1950s and 1960s parcels shows greater depth and concentration with earthy undertones and silken tannins. The Trousseau from Point Barre delivers darker fruit and firmer structure.

His Chardonnay offers relatively ouillé (topped-up) style: bright and precise. But it's the Savagnin that truly distinguishes the domaine: aged sous voile for several years, developing characteristic nutty, oxidative complexity defining great Jura whites. His Macvin, the traditional Jura apéritif, is also exceptional.

Cramans | Côtes du Jura | Certified Biodynamic

Étienne Thiébaud's Domaine des Cavarodes has become a cult favourite, bottles disappearing almost as quickly as released. Based in Cramans at the Jura vineyards' northern edge, Thiébaud farms 5 hectares biodynamically, crafting wines of remarkable purity and precision.

His approach is rigorously non-interventionist: indigenous fermentations, extended ageing in neutral barrels, minimal sulphur. The results capture Jura's distinctive character without the sometimes heavy-handed oxidative notes marking lesser examples.

Trousseau Les Cavarodes from the eponymous lieu-dit is perhaps his signature: silky and perfumed with red fruits and subtle earthy notes. His Pupillin-sourced Ploussard is equally compelling, all delicacy and precision. Ouillé Chardonnay and Savagnin show bright, focused fruit, while sous-voile Savagnin develops characteristic nutty complexity without excessive weight.

Passenans | Côtes du Jura | Certified Biodynamic

Céline Gormally's Les Dolomies offers a fascinating terroir study. Based in Passenans in the southern Jura, she farms 4 hectares on the distinctive dolomitic limestone giving the domaine its name. This geological peculiarity, combined with biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, yields wines of remarkable mineral intensity.

Savagnin Ouillé, aged without voile, is bright and precise with citrus and stone fruit. Savagnin Sous Voile shows traditional oxidative character: nutty and complex. Chardonnay from vines on pure dolomite has almost saline mineral intensity.

The Trousseau and Ploussard both display the delicate, perfumed character Jura's indigenous varieties achieve in sympathetic hands.

La Combe | Côtes du Jura | Certified Biodynamic

If a single name symbolises the Jura's contemporary renaissance, it is Jean-François Ganevat. His domaine in La Combe, near Rotalier in the southern Jura, has become pilgrimage site for wine lovers seeking the region's most profound expressions.

Ganevat inherited the family property in 1998 after years working in Burgundy, including time with Jean-Marc Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet. That experience shaped his approach: meticulous biodynamic viticulture, long élevage in older barrels, Burgundian attention to site-specific expression.

His holdings, now exceeding 13 hectares, span numerous southern Jura lieux-dits, each bottled separately to showcase terroir diversity. The vast range encompasses ouillé and sous-voile whites, delicate reds from indigenous varieties, and experimental cuvées.

Chardonnay Les Chalasses Vieilles Vignes from centenary vines is a Jura Chardonnay reference point: concentrated and mineral-driven with remarkable ageing potential. Various Savagnin bottlings, both ouillé and sous voile, explore the variety's full spectrum from bright and precise to deeply oxidative and complex.

Trousseau and Ploussard bottlings capture these varieties' ethereal delicacy. Pinot Noir shows unexpected regional depth and structure.

Ganevat also produces wines under his Mavette label, including remarkable Bugey Gamay and old-vine Roussillon Macabeu. But his Jura wines remain the essential draw: bottles that have helped redefine international perceptions of what this once-obscure region can achieve.

Montigny-lès-Arsures | Arbois | Certified Organic

Michel Gahier's Montigny-lès-Arsures domaine represents a different Jura facet: traditional in embracing sous-voile ageing, yet progressive in organic commitment. The 7-hectare property has been in family since 1947, but Gahier's approach has evolved considerably since his 1990 takeover.

His whites, predominantly sous-voile Savagnin, develop characteristic nutty, curry-spiced complexity. But there's a precision and freshness distinguishing his wines from heavier examples. His Vin Jaune, aged the requisite six years and three months, is a regional benchmark.

Trousseau from Les Grands Vergers shows the variety's potential for depth and structure whilst remaining true to essential delicacy.

Rotalier | Côtes du Jura | Certified Biodynamic

The Labet family has farmed in Rotalier since 1974, but siblings Julien and Romain have propelled the domaine to international recognition. Their 13-hectare estate, farmed biodynamically, encompasses numerous parcels across the southern Jura's diverse terroirs.

The brothers emphasise ouillé winemaking for most whites, preserving freshness and fruit expression whilst capturing Jura's distinctive mineral character.

Various Chardonnay bottlings from specific lieux-dits offer a masterclass in site expression: En Chalasse shows one profile, La Bardette another, Fleur de Savagnin yet another.

Trousseau and Pinot Noir are silky and perfumed with subtle earthy undertones.

Their traditional Vin Jaune remains a regional benchmark. Through meticulous work, the Labets have demonstrated that Jura can produce wines of international stature whilst retaining essential regional character.

Cesancey | Côtes du Jura | Certified Biodynamic

Pauline and Géraud Fromont's Domaine des Marnes Blanches has emerged as one of the southern Jura's most exciting young properties. Based in Cesancey, they farm 11 hectares on the distinctive white marl soils giving the domaine its name.

Their approach combines biodynamic viticulture with thoughtful winemaking balancing tradition and innovation.

Whites range from bright ouillé Chardonnay to oxidative Savagnin aged sous voile. Reds from Trousseau and Poulsard capture these varieties' ethereal delicacy.

Particularly noteworthy is their Crémant du Jura, traditional-method sparkling rivalling more famous regions' examples.

Kenjiro Kagami's Domaine des Miroirs represents one of Jura's most singular voices. The Japanese-born vigneron arrived in 2007 after Burgundy training and quickly established reputation for intensely natural, sometimes challenging wines.

His 3.5-hectare Arbois domaine is farmed biodynamically, winemaking radically non-interventionist: indigenous fermentations, no sulphur, extended ageing. Results can be polarising, but at best they offer a window into what Jura terroirs express with absolute minimal intervention.

Various Savagnin and Chardonnay bottlings explore the full ouillé and oxidative spectrum. Reds from Trousseau and Ploussard capture these varieties' essential delicacy.

The Overnoy name is legendary in Jura, and Overnoy-Houillon, run by Emmanuel Houillon and his wife, represents one branch of this influential family tree. Based in Pupillin, they farm 6 hectares biodynamically, producing wines of remarkable purity.

Emmanuel's father-in-law was Pierre Overnoy, the legendary vigneron whose 1980s embrace of natural winemaking influenced a generation. Emmanuel has maintained that commitment, producing wines without sulphur and with minimal intervention.

Arbois-Pupillin Ploussard is a variety benchmark: ethereal and perfumed with silky tannins and subtle earthy notes. Savagnin, whether ouillé or sous voile, shows similar precision and purity.

Raphaël Monnier's Domaine des Murmures has quickly established itself as one of Arbois' most exciting addresses. A relative newcomer, having established the domaine in 2014, Monnier brings fresh perspective whilst respecting regional traditions.

His 3-hectare estate is farmed organically, winemaking precise but not heavy-handed.

Whites range from fresh ouillé Chardonnay to more oxidative Savagnin. Reds from Trousseau and Ploussard capture these varieties' delicate charm.

Pupillin | Arbois-Pupillin | Certified Organic

Guillaume Overnoy carries another branch of Pupillin's most famous winemaking family. His small domaine, just over 2 hectares, is farmed organically, winemaking following the family tradition of minimal intervention.

Ploussard and Savagnin bottlings, whilst produced in tiny quantities, demonstrate the same purity and precision making the Overnoy name synonymous with natural Jura winemaking.

Domaine du Pélican represents an ambitious project: the Burgundian Marquis d'Angerville family's Jura expansion. Beginning in 2012, they assembled 8 hectares of prime Arbois vineyards including parcels from legendary Domaine Jacques Puffeney.

The approach marries Burgundian precision with Jura tradition.

Whites, predominantly Chardonnay and Savagnin, age ouillé to preserve freshness and fruit. Reds from Trousseau, Ploussard, and Pinot Noir show similar refinement.