Domaine des Bottes Rouges – The Purest Expression of Jura’s Terroir

A Key Player in Jura’s Wine Renaissance

Domaine des Bottes Rouges has become one of the leading names in Jura’s wine revival. Founded by Jean-Baptiste Menigoz, a former teacher turned passionate winemaker, the estate embodies a free-spirited and nature-respecting philosophy. Located in Arbois and Abergement-le-Grand, the vineyard is cultivated using organic and biodynamic principles, producing wines of remarkable purity.

A Diverse and Rich Terroir

The vineyards of Domaine des Bottes Rouges thrive on Jura’s characteristic soils, composed of blue marl, limestone, and clay, providing an exceptional range of expressions. The continental climate, with its temperature variations, allows for slow and complete grape maturation. These ideal conditions enhance the complexity of local grape varieties such as Savagnin, Chardonnay, Ploussard, and Trousseau.

Natural and Vibrant Winemaking

True to the philosophy of natural wines, Jean-Baptiste Menigoz vinifies without enological additives, using native yeast fermentations and minimal sulfur. Aging takes place in tanks, barrels, or amphorae, depending on each cuvée’s character. This precise and instinctive approach results in wines full of energy, where the terroir’s expression remains pure and unaltered.

Expressive and Lively Wines

The wines of Domaine des Bottes Rouges captivate with their purity and aromatic finesse. The whites, made from Savagnin or Chardonnay, offer vibrant minerality with complex notes of citrus, dried fruits, and white flowers. The reds, dominated by Ploussard and Trousseau, are light yet structured, featuring delicate tannins and bright red fruit aromas. Each cuvée embodies Jura’s true essence in its most natural form.

Domaine des Bottes Rouges, a Must-Know Name in Jura Wines

Through its dedication to sincere, living wines, Domaine des Bottes Rouges has established itself as a reference in natural Jura winemaking. Its sought-after cuvées, beloved by sommeliers and wine enthusiasts worldwide, showcase the boldness and vibrancy of this dynamic region. Tasting a wine from Domaine des Bottes Rouges is an invitation to explore a Jura that is alive, free-spirited, and deeply rooted in its terroir.