Domaine des Avanchés

A human-sized estate, committed to organic viticulture

Located in Montmorot, in the L'Étoile appellation area, Domaine des Avanchés cultivates the authenticity of the southern Jura with conviction. On approximately 5 hectares of organically managed vines , the estate explores the essence of Jura grape varieties— Chardonnay, Savagnin, Trousseau, Poulsard —by revealing the minerality of the clay-limestone and marl soils that characterize this region. The work is precise, manual, respectful of cycles and materials. No superfluous inputs, no systematic filtration, and natural vinifications that allow the wine to tell the story of its terroir.

A lively approach to wine: between energy and readability

Each vintage from the estate demonstrates a commitment to truth and clarity. The “Aéria” Chardonnay, aged in vats and then in topped-up barrels, reveals the freshness and tension of the grape variety on limestone. The Savagnin, aged under a veil, expresses local tradition with notes of nuts, spices, and a persistent salinity. As for the reds— Trousseau and Poulsard —they offer clear, fresh juices, without makeup, vinified gently to preserve fruit and drinkability. The vinification relies on indigenous yeasts, sometimes with controlled semi-carbonic fermentation or gentle maceration of whole bunches, always with a logic of enlightened non-interventionism.

L'Étoile: a high-altitude terroir that makes Jura grape varieties shine

The estate benefits from exceptional soil, where Bajocian chalk outcrops beneath layers of clay and marl, giving the wines a saline straightness and beautiful length. The moderate altitude and north-northeast exposure contribute to a slow and balanced maturation, producing chiseled whites and floral reds, full of energy.

A confidential domain for enlightened amateurs

Domaine des Avanchés remains discreet, rarely seen at trade fairs, but highly sought after by wine merchants and sommeliers attentive to the vibrancy of true Jura juices . In just a few years, it has become a valuable address for those seeking uncompromising natural wines , capable of combining clarity of expression and territorial roots.