AOC Cotes du Jura, AOC Chateau-Chalon, AOC L'Etoile, AOC Cremant du Jura, AOC Macvin du JuraSavagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot Noir25.0 haFounded 1742Baud familyLe Vernois
Independent growers at Le Vernois since 1742, now run by the ninth generation. 25 hectares across six appellations and about 150,000 bottles a year, of which 30 percent is Cremant.
Tasting: Bookable visits include a guided seven-wine tasting, a cellar tour with tasting, a blind tasting in black glasses, and wine with chocolate or verrines.
Tip: Terra Vitis certified since 2014, and the most structured visit programme in the Haute-Seille if you want more than a counter pour.
AOC Cotes du Jura, AOC L'Etoile, AOC Cremant du Jura, AOC Macvin du JuraSavagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot NoirFounded 1953Le Vernois
Growers' cellar at Le Vernois working since 1953, with parcels spread across several Jura appellations and a range that runs from Cotes du Jura to L'Etoile blanc and Cremant.
Tasting: Free tasting without appointment during caveau hours; groups by reservation. A virtual cellar tour runs on the website.
Tip: A useful first stop on the Haute-Seille road: no appointment needed and the pours are free.
AOC Cotes du Jura, AOC Chateau-Chalon, AOC Cremant du Jura, AOC Macvin du JuraSavagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot NoirClavelin familyLe Vernois
Le Vernois family estate a few kilometres from Chateau-Chalon, pouring the full Jura set: pure Chardonnay, Chardonnay-Savagnin blends and Savagnin left unouilled for six years and three months.
Tasting: Caveau open Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm; closed Sundays and public holidays.
Tip: Holds Haute Valeur Environnementale certification, and opens year round without an appointment on weekdays.
AOC L'Etoile, AOC Cremant du Jura, AOC Macvin du JuraChardonnay, Savagnin, Trousseau, Poulsard11.0 haFounded 1920Deriaux familyWinemaker Nicole DeriauxL'Etoile AOC
L'Etoile estate bought by Victor Gros in 1920 and now in its fourth generation on 11 hectares of Chardonnay, Savagnin and a little Trousseau and Poulsard.
Tasting: Caveau welcomes visitors without appointment during opening hours, with tastings talked through by the family.
Tip: The younger generation is trialling single-parcel cuvees alongside the standard range; ask what is in barrel.
AOC L'Etoile, AOC Cotes du Jura, AOC Cremant du Jura, AOC Macvin du JuraChardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot NoirFounded 1883Vandelle familyWinemaker Valentin VandelleL'Etoile AOC
Auguste Vandelle settled at L'Etoile in 1883 and the sixth generation, Valentin, took over in 2020. The Mont Morin slope of white Lias marl above the village is the estate's Savagnin heart.
Tasting: Caveau open Monday to Saturday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm, Sunday by appointment; cellar visits on reservation.
Tip: Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale, and one of the few L'Etoile caveaux open six days a week without booking.
AOC Cotes du Jura, AOC Cremant du Jura, AOC Macvin du JuraChardonnay, Savagnin, Trousseau, Poulsard, Pinot Noir12.0 haFounded 1794Pignier familyDemeter CertifiedORGANIC CERTIFIEDSud Revermont
Vines planted by Carthusian monks in the 13th century and in Pignier hands since 1794, now 12 hectares at Montaigu farmed biodynamically and certified by Demeter France.
Tasting: Caveau open Monday to Friday 2pm to 6.30pm and Saturday 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6.30pm; closed Sundays and holidays. Cellar visit included.
Tip: The tasting happens in the vaulted 13th-century Cellier des Chartreux where the wines still age.
