A native from the Jura, Nicolas Jacob first worked with organic vegetable growers before turning to wine, training in organic viticulture and oenology at Montmorot. He learned his craft under some of the best, starting at Domaine Macle and then with Jean-François Ganevat, where he spent several years. By 2015, he was ready to strike out on his own and bought a single hectare vineyard planted with Chardonnay, Savagnin and Pinot Noir, in the heart of the beautiful L’Étoile appellation. Like his mentor, Jacob has always favoured a natural approach: the vines are certified organic, fermentations are spontaneous, ageing tends to be long, and sulphur is used sparingly, if at all. The winemaker showcases the southern Jura’s diverse terroirs by vinifying plot by plot and crafting an array of micro-cuvées. This is even more true since 2019, when the estate expanded with the purchase of a winery and additional plots, reaching a total of six hectares?–?mostly planted with Chardonnay and Savagnin, alongside classic Jura varieties such as Poulsard and Trousseau complementing the range. A producer to follow closely.

A passionate wine lover, Nicolas Jacob embarked on his winemaking journey after completing an apprenticeship with the legendary Jean Macle and Jean-François Ganevat. He now lovingly cultivates one hectare of vines at l’Etoile, one of the Jura’s star appellations. The name stems directly from five hills that form a star around the village of l’Etoile. The parcels, stretching along the southern edge of the Jura, are carefully nurtured. Nicolas conducts impeccable and remarkable work in the vineyard and the winery, with the utmost respect for the environment. The harvested grapes are meticulously sorted and vinified with as little intervention as possible. This is how the winemaker elaborates a meticulous blend of Pinot Noir and different hybrid grape varieties.
The ruby-red colour reveals an expressive nose offering rich aromas of red fruit together with subtle hints of pepper.  The juicy and fresh palate offers an infusion of red fruit leading to a delicious flavoursome finish.