Arbois-Pupillin is one of the most celebrated and distinctive micro-zones of Jura, considered by many to be the “capital of Ploussard/ Poulsard”.
Located immediately south of the city of Arbois, in the municipality of Pupillin, this small hillside area enjoys a unique terroir, characterised by red and blue marl, limestone soils and an optimal south-easterly aspect.

The climate

The climate is cool continental, with harsh winters, mild summers and wide temperature swings that allow slow ripening, preserving aromatic finesse, natural acidity and varietal authenticity.

Arbois-Pupillin has become an international benchmark for the artisan wines of the Jura thanks to the great producers who have championed the area with pure, mineral and deeply territorial wines.

What is the Arbois-Pupillin wine district?

The area falls within the appellation:

• AOC Arbois (the oldest French AOC, 1936)

The commune of Pupillin may add the mention “Pupillin” on the label, recognised as a well-suited micro-zone, above all for the grape variety Poulsard (Ploussard).

The types produced:

• Reds (Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot Noir)

• Whites (Chardonnay, Savagnin)

• Vins Jaunes

• Crémant du Jura

Characteristics of Arbois-Pupillin Wines

Reds

• Colour: Very light ruby, almost transparent (typical of Poulsard)

• Aromas: Wild strawberry, redcurrant, rose, wild herbs

• Palate: Light, elegant, fine tannins, savoury finish

Whites

• Colour: Deep straw yellow in the Savagnin wines, paler in the Chardonnay

• Aromas: Hazelnut, baked apple, white flowers, flint

• Palate: Mineral, dry, often oxidative in the traditional versions

Vins Jaunes

• Ageing under a veil of yeast (like a “dry sherry”, but without fortification)

• Aromas of curry, walnuts, oriental spices

• Structured, long-lived, food-friendly

Typical Grape Varieties of Arbois-Pupillin

Black Grape

• Poulsard (Ploussard) → the icon of the area

• Trousseau

• Pinot Noir

White Grape

• Savagnin → the basis of Vin Jaune

• Chardonnay

Why choose a wine from Arbois-Pupillin?

• For the purity and extreme elegance of Poulsard

• For the whites with a strong identity, both fresh and oxidative

• To discover one of the most authentic and artisanal areas of the Jura

• Perfect for those who love wines light, delicate but complex