Domaine de la Renardière
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Organic, parcel-based Jura wines from Ploussard's homeland
Founded in 1990 by Jean-Michel and Laurence Petit in the village of Pupillin — the spiritual home of the Ploussard grape — Domaine de la Renardière has grown from a single rented hectare into a 7-hectare estate now supported by their son Léo. Farmed organically since 2010 (certified in 2012) and guided by biodynamic principles inspired by the teachings of Pierre Masson, though without formal certification, the domaine vinifies each parcel separately to reveal how Pupillin's red and grey marl soils shape the wines. Chardonnay and Savagnin lead the whites, while Ploussard and Trousseau anchor the reds, alongside vin jaune, vin de paille, Macvin, and natural sparkling cuvées. Indigenous-yeast fermentation, minimal sulfur, and single-vineyard bottlings define the house style.
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Who Is This For?
For drinkers who want honest, low-intervention Jura wines — Ploussard and Savagnin lovers, and anyone pairing wine with mushroom dishes, aged Comté, or delicate Japanese fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Domaine de la Renardière certified organic?
- Yes — the estate has farmed organically since 2010 and received official organic certification in 2012.
- Does the domaine practice biodynamics?
- Jean-Michel Petit follows biodynamic principles inspired by the teachings of Pierre Masson, though the estate has not sought formal biodynamic certification.
- What is the domaine's signature grape?
- Ploussard, reflecting the estate's location in Pupillin — widely regarded as the grape's spiritual home. Chardonnay, Savagnin, and Trousseau are also key varieties.
- Who runs the domaine today?
- Founders Jean-Michel and Laurence Petit still lead the estate, joined by their son Léo Petit, who has begun signing some cuvées under his own name.