Wine from Jura
Natural, Organic & Biodynamic Wines from Jura
In the heart of the Jura, an exceptional terroir made up of marl, clay, and limestone soils, natural wines find the perfect conditions to fully express themselves. Between centuries-old traditions and modern, vine-friendly practices, the region stands out for its unique grape varieties such as Savagnin, Poulsard, and Trousseau. Iconic estates like Domaine de la Touraize and Les Bottes Rouges, committed to organic and biodynamic farming, embody a passion for authentic wine—powerful and deeply rooted in its terroir.
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All about Jura wines
The Jura, an exceptional vineyard
The Jura vineyard stretches around 80 km long and 5 km wide, crossing the departments of Doubs, Haute-Saône and Jura. Its stony soils of marl (lias), clay and limestone offer a unique terroir that shapes wines with authentic, singular profiles. Though small, this region has a strong identity, between centuries of history and modern winegrowing practices that respect living things.
Typical grape varieties and emblematic wines of the Jura
It is home to rare native grape varieties such as Savagnin, Poulsard and Trousseau, as well as Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir. The Jura is best known for three unique types of wine: Vin Jaune, aged under a veil of yeast for at least six years, with an oxidative style marked by notes of walnut; Vin de Paille, a naturally sweet wine made from dried grapes to concentrate the sugars; and Macvin, a liqueur wine obtained by blending grape must with local eau-de-vie.
The Jura, a leading region for natural wine
Led by emblematic figures such as Pierre Overnoy, the Jura has become a high place of natural wine in France. A new generation of passionate winemakers now works the soils and vines with respect for living things, vinifying with no inputs or artifice. This exceptional terroir, combined with these natural practices, offers living, expressive wines in perfect harmony with their environment.
Red wines of the Jura
Jura red wines stand out for their finesse and elegance. Poulsard, light and fruity in character, reveals aromas of red fruit and flowers, while Trousseau is more structured, with delicate tannins. Pinot Noir completes this palette with wines showing notes of cherry and spice. These natural red wines, so easy to drink, perfectly reflect the Jura terroir.
White wines of the Jura
Jura Chardonnay, often aged under a veil of yeast, produces white wines that are taut, mineral and aromatically very complex. Savagnin is the undisputed star, notably in the famous Vin Jaune, whose long ageing under a veil of yeast gives unique aromas of walnut, curry and spice. These natural white wines are true jewels for enthusiasts seeking authenticity.
What to eat with Jura natural wines?
Food and wine pairings in the Jura are rich and varied. Vin Jaune is ideal with chicken in vin jaune with morels, or a mature Comté, while Poulsard and Trousseau reds go perfectly with poultry, game or mushroom dishes. The whites pair beautifully with freshwater fish, shellfish or Savoyard dishes such as raclette.
