Côtes du Jura

Created by decree on July 31, 1937, the Côtes du Jura appellation is the most extensive of the Jura appellations. The Côtes du Jura AOC stretches from the north to the south of the vineyard, giving it a wide range of contrasting terroirs. As such, it's a great place to discover the different expressions of Jura grape varieties. Today, the Côtes du Jura terroir covers a total of 640 hectares of vines in 105 communes.

Côtes du Jura vineyards are generally south-west, west and even south-facing, sometimes on slopes ranging from 10 to 40%. Côtes du Jura vineyards lie on stony, clay soil 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 marked seasons and harsh winters.

White Côtes du Jura wines are made from Chardonnay (known locally as Melon d'Arbois or Gamay Blanc) and Savagnin (known locally as Naturé) grapes. Red Côtes du Jura wines are made from Poulsard (locally called Ploussard), Trousseau and Pinot Noir (locally called 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.