Why it matters
The producer
About 70 grape suppliers feed Maison de Vigneron, a merchant winemaker working across Jura appellations. The company began in Crançot in 1981 as La Compagnie des Grands Vins du Jura.
The house works across two wine sources. Supplier fruit feeds the négociant range, while estate wines from its own holdings sit a step above that range. Vin Jaune and Château-Chalon are the standout estate offerings. HVE3 environmental certification has been in place since 2020.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
Crançot is the company's founding home in the Jura. Domaine de Savagny extends the estate side into southern Jura across approximately 55 hectares. Domaine Durand Perron is another estate label used by the house.
Wines to know
The range in view
Crémant du Jura is the sparkling part of the range. Its cuvées must draw at least 70% of their composition from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Trousseau, and they spend at least 12 months ageing on lees. Flagship cuvées rest longer.
Vin Jaune is made exclusively from Savagnin. It ages in oak for 6 years and 3 months without topping up, allowing a veil of yeast to develop. Vin de Paille matures in casks for 3 years.