Côtes du Jura Trousseau 2023
A Historic Family Estate in the Heart of Jura
Domaine Pignier is a cornerstone of Jura’s winemaking heritage, located in Montaigu near Lons-le-Saunier. Founded in the 13th century by Carthusian monks, it has been passed down through the same family for seven generations. Deeply rooted in its history, the estate embraced biodynamic farming in the 1990s, becoming a pioneer of this approach in Jura. Each cuvée is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and profound respect for the terroir.
An Exceptional Terroir Enhanced by Biodynamics
The vineyards of Domaine Pignier are planted on clay-limestone soils and Jura’s signature marls, providing an ideal setting for native grape varieties such as Savagnin, Chardonnay, Trousseau, and Poulsard. Situated on well-exposed slopes, the vines benefit from a continental climate that ensures slow and balanced ripening. Biodynamic practices keep the soils alive, contributing to the wines’ striking minerality.
Natural and Uncompromising Winemaking
Committed to a low-intervention approach, Domaine Pignier exclusively hand-harvests its grapes, ferments with native yeasts, and uses minimal sulfur. The wines are aged in large foudres, amphorae, or barrels, depending on the cuvée’s character, and undergo no fining or filtration. This meticulous process allows the wines to fully express their fruit purity and complex terroir.
Refined and Profound Wines
The estate’s whites, crafted from Chardonnay and Savagnin, are marked by freshness, vibrant minerality, and complex aromas of citrus, dried fruits, and white flowers. Its renowned Vin Jaune, aged under a veil of yeast for over six years, offers intense walnut, spice, and exceptional length. The reds, made from Trousseau and Poulsard, are delicate yet expressive, featuring bright red fruit notes and a refined spiced undertone.
Domaine Pignier, a Must-Know Name in Jura Wines
With its dedication to sustainable viticulture and pure, expressive wines, Domaine Pignier has earned its place as a benchmark in Jura winemaking. Its sought-after cuvées, highly regarded by sommeliers and wine enthusiasts, showcase the extraordinary potential of this region. Tasting a wine from Domaine Pignier is an invitation to experience a Jura that is authentic, vibrant, and steeped in history.
