Villeneuve-sous-Pymont and its wines

Villeneuve-sous-Pymont is a small municipality in the département of Jura, in France, a few kilometres from the town of Lons-le-Saunier. It lies in the heart of the Jura wine terroir, one of the most authentic and distinctive regions of French viticulture, famous for its oxidative wines, mineral whites and reds of great finesse.

Thanks to the Triassic and Jurassic marl soils, to the a continental climate with Alpine influences and to the sunny hills, the area is particularly well suited to growing the indigenous grape varieties Savagnin e Poulsard, as well as Chardonnay, Trousseau and Pinot Noir.
Although very small, Villeneuve-sous-Pymont plays a full part in the unique identity of the vins du Jura, above all with small producers of great artisan quality.

What is the Villeneuve-sous-Pymont wine district?

The commune falls within the appellation:

• Côtes du Jura AOC → one of the main AOCs of the Jura, which allows the production of:

  • Vins blancs (from Savagnin and/or Chardonnay), also in the ouillé (non-oxidative) style or as vin jaune.

  • Vins rouges from Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir.

  • Crémant du Jura AOC → traditional method sparkling wines.

The area has a niche production profile, with carefully crafted quality and the predominant use of sustainable or organic farming practices.

Characteristics of Villeneuve-sous-Pymont Wines

Colour

• Whites: Straw yellow in the ouillé Chardonnays; golden in the Savagnin aged sous voile (vin jaune).

• Reds: Pale ruby red in the Poulsards; more intense in the Trousseaus.

• Crémant: Pale yellow, fine perlage.

Aromas

• Fruity: Citrus, apple, dried fruit and nuts in the whites; strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant in the reds.

• Floral: White flowers in the whites; rose in the Poulsard.

• Spicy and Mineral: Walnuts, curry and mushrooms in the oxidative Savagnin wines; earthy notes in the reds.

Palate

• Taut and Mineral: In the ouillé whites.

• Complex and Persistent: In the Savagnin wines raised sous voile.

• Delicate and Fresh: In the reds from Poulsard and Trousseau.

• Lively and Fine: In the Crémant du Jura.

Typical Grape Varieties of Villeneuve-sous-Pymont

White Grape

• Savagnin: For vin jaune and the typical oxidative whites.

• Chardonnay: For ouillé wines, Crémant and blends.

Black Grape

• Poulsard (Ploussard): For pale, delicate and aromatic red wines.

• Trousseau: More structured and spicier.

• Pinot Noir: More recent, used in Crémant and light reds.

Why choose a wine from Villeneuve-sous-Pymont?

The wines of Villeneuve-sous-Pymont perfectly embody the the artisan, locally rooted spirit of the Jura.
They are ideal for anyone who loves wines that are:

• mineral and vertical (whites),

• oxidative and meditation wines (vin jaune),

• light, aromatic reds (Poulsard),

• elegant sparkling wines (Crémant).

Perfect with Aged Comté, chicken with Vin Jaune and morels, mountain cured meats, lake fish and alpine cooking.