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.

After learning from Jean Macle and Jean-François Ganevat, Nicolas Jacob decided to cultivate his own hectare of vines to produce authentic and flavoursome. In the winery and in the vineyard, Nicolas Jacob carefully follows organic viticulture methods, cultivating his vines as naturally as possible. He does not use any chemical fertilisers or weedkillers. The hand-picked grapes are also vinified following a natural, low-intervention approach. It is in this rigorous spirit that the estate produces a cuvée reflecting a superb blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes. The raisins are harvested entirely by hand and meticulously sorted before natural yeast starts the vinifcation process that sees very little intervention. The intense ruby-red colour reveals a complex bouquet widely dominated by red fruit aromas. The round and elegant palate is characterised by powerful aromas of fruit leading to a long, flavoursome finish.