Vineyards in Le Vernois (le-vernois)

Domaine Baud Generation 9 ★ 4.4

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.

Caveau des Byards ★ 4.0

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.

Domaine Hubert Clavelin et Fils ★ 4.1

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.

Hidden Gems in Le Vernois (le-vernois)

Domaine Hubert Clavelin et Fils ★ 4.2

Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot NoirLe Vernois

A Le Vernois estate whose range runs from Cremant du Jura in blanc and rose through Chardonnay and a Savagnin given six years and three months in oak for vin jaune.

Why locals love it: The family shares its name with the bottle vin jaune goes into, which sends most of the attention elsewhere. The cellar itself is a working village address on the square at Le Vernois.

Tip: Open 8h30 to 12h and 13h30 to 17h Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings, closed Saturday afternoons and public holidays. Those are working hours, not visitor hours, so go early.

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