A one-street village above Arbois with red marl soils that suit Ploussard, the local spelling of Poulsard, and a cooperative that calls itself the grape's world capital.
Cooperative founded in 1909 that now groups 35 growers around Pupillin, the village that calls itself the world capital of Ploussard, the local name for Poulsard.
Tasting: Caveau in the village open all year, weekdays and weekends; the Plouss'Bar runs through the summer season.
Tip: Certified Terra Vitis. Open at weekends, which many Pupillin growers are not.
Pupillin family domaine run by Anne-Laure and Damien Petit, covering the full Arbois Pupillin range from Ploussard to vin jaune, vin de paille, Macvin and Cremant.
Tasting: Caveau open Monday to Friday 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm, weekends 9am to 12pm and 2.30pm to 6pm; cellar visits by appointment, with a museum of old winemaking tools.
Tip: Distinct from Jean-Michel Petit at Domaine de la Renardiere, two streets away in the same village.
Seven-hectare Pupillin estate started in 1990 by Jean-Michel Petit, built on parcel cuvees and all-barrel ageing, with the village red marls driving the Ploussard.
Tasting: Caveau open daily except Sunday, telephone ahead; groups up to 30, 5 euros for a six-wine tasting.
Tip: Organic since 2010 and certified in 2012, biodynamic in practice but not certified. Not connected to Domaine Desire Petit.
Four generations of the Benoit family on the Pupillin slopes, now run by Benjamin Benoit, with hand harvesting and a limited Arbois-Pupillin production.
Tip: Pupillin sits 3 km from Arbois and 9 km from Poligny, so the cellar fits neatly into a half day.
Terrace bar run by the Fruitiere Vinicole de Pupillin through the summer, with aperitif boards, Jura tartines and salads to go with the co-operative's wines.
The list: Fruitiere Vinicole de Pupillin wines by the glass, plus Kasca-de craft beer, Pupi'lime lemonade and grape juice
Pours: Ploussard Arbois-Pupillin, Cremant du Jura
Tip: Pupillin calls itself the world capital of Ploussard, and the bar sits on the street named after the grape.
Contemporary dining room in wood, glass, steel and zinc facing the mairie in Pupillin, where chef Vivien Sonzogni cooks a local-sourcing menu against a Jura wine list.
Awards: Michelin Guide 2026, Michelin Guide 2026
Tip: Sonzogni cooked at Chateau de Germigney and Le Parc in Besancon before returning to the Jura.