Arbois Pupillin Jurassique (2022) - Domaine de la Renardiere

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The name “Jurassique” evokes the ancient soils of the Jura: blue marls, grey marls and Jurassic limestone outcrops, among those best suited to Savagnin. Jean-Michel Petit is one of the most respected artisan producers of Pupillin, known for pure, non-interventionist wines that are deeply faithful to their terroir.

Arbois Pupillin Jurassique (2022) - Domaine de la Renardiere

Type: Vino Bianco

Area: France, Jura, Arbois Pupillin

Appellation: Arbois Pupillin AOC

Grape variety: Savagnin

Vintage: 2022

Winery: Domaine de la Renardiere

Alcohol: 13%

The appellation: Arbois Pupillin AOC

Arbois-Pupillin AOC is one of the most iconic appellations of the Jura, in north-eastern France. Regarded as the “world capital of Ploussard” (or Poulsard), this small appellation set around the village of Pupillin, a few kilometres from Arbois, produces unique wines with a strong sense of place, thanks to the characteristic red soils rich in Triassic marl.

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What to eat with Arbois Pupillin Jurassique

Who makes it: Domaine de la Renardiere

Domaine de la Renardière – “The music of the marls in the heart of the Jura”In the village of Pupillin (Arbois-Pupillin, Jura), Jean‑Michel Petit's winery interprets with finesse the mosaic of soils and native grape varieties, offering vibrant, mineral and genuine bottles.

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The vine of Arbois Pupillin Jurassique

Savagnin

Savagnin is the emblematic variety of the Jura (France), one of the oldest and rarest white varieties in Europe. It is the basis of the legendary Vin Jaune, one of the most iconic wines in the world, but it is also used for dry, mineral and deeply site-driven white wines.

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Arbois Pupillin Jurassique: the area

Arbois Pupillin

Arbois-Pupillin is one of the most famous and most distinctive micro-zones of the Jura, regarded by many as the “capital of Ploussard/ Poulsard”.Lying immediately south of the town of Arbois, in the commune of Pupillin, this small hillside area enjoys a unique terroir of red and blue marls, limestone soils and an ideal south-easterly aspect.

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Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Valley

Profile of Arbois Pupillin Jurassique

Primary aromas: Citrus, White flowers, Green apple, Pear

Secondary aromas: Aromatic herbs, almonds, Hazelnut

Tertiary aromas: Honey

Tasting notes: A bright straw yellow colour. The nose is pure and vertical: citrus, green apple, wet stone and a touch of almond. The palate is taut, fresh and saline, with high acidity and a slender but incisive structure. The finish is long, chalky, mineral, almost “cutting”, typical of the Savagnin ouillé from the limestone areas of Pupillin. Great precision and an almost “alpine” profile.

Sulphites	yes
Body	Balanced
Acidity	Very high
Sweetness	Dry
Finish	Long
Colour	Bright straw yellow
Clarity	Clear

Winemaking methods used for Arbois Pupillin Jurassique

Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts

Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts is a winemaking technique that brings out the authenticity of a place and the natural expression of the grape. In this process the must ferments thanks to the wild yeasts present on the grape skins and in the cellar environment, with no cultured yeasts added. It reflects a craft, sustainable philosophy aimed at highlighting the unique character of the terroir.

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Spontaneous fermentation

Spontaneous fermentation is one of the most fascinating and natural techniques in winemaking, relying solely on the indigenous yeasts present on the grape skins and in the cellar environment. Widely valued in the world of natural and biodynamic wine, it brings out biodiversity and terroir, giving the wine a unique and authentic character.

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Ageing methods used for Arbois Pupillin Jurassique

In cask (7–18 months)

Ageing in cask for between 7 and 18 months is a classic but measured approach to maturing wine. Large casks, usually Slavonian oak or untoasted French oak, allow natural micro-oxygenation, which helps the wine settle, knit together and develop a more complex, harmonious profile. This kind of ageing is widely used for terroir-driven reds and for some structured whites that are after depth without the aromatic intensity a barrique would give.

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Time on the lees for Arbois Pupillin Jurassique

Medium (7–18 months)