Jean Macle

Jean Macle , Jura rigor taken to the highest level

Château-Chalon, an exceptional lineage and terroir

Installed in Château-Chalon , an emblematic village of Jura , the estate Jean Macle is one of the most respected names in the region. Rooted in a long family tradition, the estate has been shaped over decades by Jean Macle , a discreet and demanding figure, has elevated his wines to the status of absolute benchmarks. The vineyard, approximately 12 hectares , is mainly planted with Savagnin and Chardonnay , on grey marl soils typical of the sector, crafted with meticulous attention and a deep respect for the long term.

Wines of patience, precision and depth

The philosophy of the domain is based on a simple but radical idea: Letting the wine develop on its own . Aging is long, often very long, carried out in barrels without topping up for Vin Jaune, in a quest for precision rather than demonstration. The Vin Jaune The Château-Chalon wine signed by Jean Macle has become a global benchmark, renowned for its its purity , its aromatic depth and its exceptional ability to age gracefully. The other wines from the estate follow the same path: wines straightforward, precise, and honest , where power is always held in check by rare rigor and elegance.

The domain Jean Macle thus embodies a vision of the Jura classic, demanding and timeless , where respect for the terroir, the grape variety and time gives birth to wines of a silent nobility , deeply rooted in their place.