Côtes du Jura

Created by a decree dated July 31, 1937, the Côtes du Jura appellation is the largest of the Jura appellations. The Côtes du Jura AOC stretches from north to south across the vineyard, giving it a wide variety of contrasting terroirs. This makes it an ideal place to discover the different expressions of Jura grape varieties. The Côtes du Jura wine region now covers a total area of 640 hectares of vineyards spread across 105 communes.

The Côtes du Jura vineyards are generally south-west, west, and even south-facing, sometimes located on slopes ranging from 10 to 40%. The Côtes du Jura vineyards are planted on stony, clayey soils at an altitude of between 200 and 400 meters. The subsoil is homogeneous, consisting of marl and limestone gravel. The climate is semi-continental, with distinct seasons and harsh winters.

Côtes du Jura white wines are made from Chardonnay (locally known as Melon d'Arbois or Gamay Blanc) and Savagnin (locally known as Naturé). The red wines of the Côtes du Jura are made from Poulsard (known locally as Ploussard), Trousseau, and Pinot Noir (known locally as Gros Noirien or Pinot Gris). The appellation is remarkably well represented by quality producers such as Domaine Stéphane Tissot, Domaine Ganevat, Domaine Jean Macle, and Domaine Labet.