Buronfosse

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At La Combe de Rotalier, in the southern Revermont area of the Jura, just a few metres from the renowned Domaine Jean-François Ganevat, Domaine Buronfosse is one of the finest natural wine estates in contemporary Jura. Founded in 1999–2000 by Peggy and Jean-Pascal Buronfosse, originally from Lyon and Saint-Étienne and trained in agriculture, this intimate 4.5-hectare estate has been farmed using certified organic practices since 2010. Guided in their early years by friends Julien Labet and Jean-François Ganevat, the stars of Rotalier, the couple produces cuvées of remarkable purity from Chardonnay and Savagnin (90% of production) and Pinot Noir, Poulsard, and soon Trousseau for the reds. With a resolutely modern and Burgundian style, the wines are ouillé-topped, refined and delicate, vinified by terroir: Domaine Buronfosse has become an unmissable reference in the new natural Jura.

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Buronfosse Se Kwa Sa L21
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Buronfosse Se Kwa Sa L21

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
The TOP winemakers of Jura

The History of Domaine Buronfosse

The story of Domaine Buronfosse is one of a deliberate change of direction. Peggy and Jean-Pascal Buronfosse, originally from the cities of Lyon and Saint-Étienne, had not planned to become winegrowers. Both trained in agriculture, they simply wanted to leave the city, put down roots in the countryside, raise a few animals, grow vegetables and find local jobs so they could live simply with their family. In 2000, they settled in La Combe de Rotalier, a peaceful hamlet nestled in the southeastern Jura. Their initial project was modest: a few small vineyard plots totaling barely 70 ares, which they acquired by chance.

They became winemakers by making wine. Their first wine, made before Peggy had even learned “the right way” at school, turned out surprisingly well. Without realizing it, they had landed in one of the Jura’s most prestigious winegrowing hamlets: just a few yards from their home lived Jean-François Ganevat, a leading figure in Rotalier, who generously shared his advice. Julien Labet, another influential figure in the region, also supported them. The two families became friends and looked after each other’s children, and the Buronfosses found themselves surrounded by exceptional mentors. Over the years, the couple gradually acquired more plots, bringing their holdings to 4.5 hectares today. After their third child was born, Jean-Pascal gradually left his salaried job to devote himself full-time to the estate from 2013 onward. Today, their wines are exported around the world—to the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark and Sweden—and are among the most sought-after natural wines from the Jura.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Buronfosse

The vineyards of Domaine Buronfosse cover 4.5 hectares in La Combe de Rotalier, in the Jura’s southern Revermont area, immediately beside the renowned Domaine Ganevat. The soils are characteristic of this exceptional region: gray and blue Liassic marls, Jurassic limestone and rocky scree that reaches the surface on the slopes. This geological mosaic, combined with a continental microclimate marked by wide temperature swings, is one of the secrets behind the quality of southern Revermont wines, a region that has produced some of the Jura’s most celebrated natural winemakers.

Chardonnay and Savagnin dominate the white wines, which account for 90% of production. Pinot Noir and Poulsard are grown for the reds, and the couple plans to plant Trousseau on limestone scree to increase the share of reds, which are rarer in this area. Vineyard management is rigorously organic, certified since 2010, with no pesticides or synthetic chemicals. Vineyard work is strictly manual, including hand-hoeing to preserve soil life. The couple vinifies each plot separately to express the distinct character of its limestone or marl terroir, following a plot-by-plot approach rooted in Burgundy’s winemaking expertise and unusual in the more traditional Jura landscape.

Winemaking at Domaine Buronfosse

In the cellar, Peggy and Jean-Pascal take a minimalist approach to winemaking, in keeping with the philosophy of leading natural winemakers. Fermentation relies solely on the grapes’ native yeasts, with nothing added. There is no chaptalization or use of enological additives, and sulfur use is deliberately limited—sometimes none is used from fermentation through bottling, apart from sulfur-fumigating the empty barrels. This radically natural approach demands absolute rigor in both vineyard and cellar.

Unlike their Jura neighbors, the Buronfosses have chosen a distinctly Burgundian, modern approach to winemaking: all their wines are topped up, meaning they are aged in barrels kept full, without an oxidative flor. This gives them a fine, fruity, delicate and approachable profile, far removed from the Jura’s traditional oxidative style. Depending on the cuvée, the wines spend 9 or 18 months in oak barrels, with an emphasis on expressing each plot precisely. In exceptional vintages, they sometimes make a rare Vin Jaune in the appellation’s time-honored tradition. The result is a recognizable signature: clear, fruity, modern wines that bridge Jura tradition and Burgundian elegance, making an excellent introduction to Jura wines.

The Cuvées of Domaine Buronfosse

Côtes du Jura Chardonnay Le Pré du Bief: the estate’s signature single-plot cuvée under the Côtes du Jura AOC, made entirely from Chardonnay grown in the vineyard site of the same name. No sulfur is used from fermentation through bottling; only the barrels are sulfur-fumigated. No chaptalization. Pale gold in color, with an expressive nose of yellow fruit, white flowers and mineral notes; taut and precise on the palate, with a saline finish. A crystalline expression of Jura Chardonnay.

Côtes du Jura Chardonnay Marcus Terentius Varro: a cuvée honoring Marcus Terentius Varro, the Roman agronomist who wrote a foundational treatise on agriculture. Made entirely from Chardonnay, vinified without additives and aged for several months in barrels. Pale, mature color; aromas of dried fruit, frangipane and citrus; a lively palate with marked acidity and appealing mid-palate complexity. A remarkably fresh cuvée and a perfect example of the house style.

Côtes du Jura Chardonnay Les Marnes: a single-plot cuvée under the Côtes du Jura AOC, made entirely from Chardonnay grown on plots of gray and blue marl. Naturally vinified and aged at length in barrels. A precise, deep expression of Chardonnay grown on marl soils, with the mineral character typical of southern Revermont.

Côtes du Jura Chardonnay Singulier: a single-plot cuvée under the Côtes du Jura AOC, made entirely from Chardonnay in a distinctive expression—as its name suggests. Vinified in the estate’s thoroughly natural style. A cuvée with a strong personality that reveals another side of Burgundy’s great grape variety on Jura soil.

Côtes du Jura Chardonnay La Combe: a single-plot cuvée under the Côtes du Jura AOC, made entirely from Chardonnay grown in La Combe de Rotalier, the vineyard site that gives the estate its home address. An authentic, precise expression of the Buronfosses’ exceptional home terroir.

Côtes du Jura Savagnin Entre-Deux: a signature Savagnin cuvée under the Côtes du Jura AOC, made in the topped-up style, without an oxidative flor. Its name evokes a middle ground between the great Jura tradition and the modern style embraced by the Buronfosses. Made from 100% Savagnin and aged in barrels kept full. Pale gold in color, with aromas of yellow fruit, white flowers and saline notes; taut and deep on the palate, with excellent aging potential. Another elegant facet of the Jura’s great grape variety.

Côtes du Jura Savagnin Sous Voile: a rare Savagnin cuvée aged under flor in the Jura tradition, produced in tiny quantities in exceptional vintages. Gold in color, with a complex nose of walnuts, curry, honey and spices typical of oxidative aging. A rarity from the estate that pays tribute to the Jura’s traditional roots.

Côtes du Jura Pinot Noir: a red cuvée under the Côtes du Jura AOC, made entirely from Pinot Noir grown on plots in southern Revermont. Gently vinified without additives and aged in older barrels. Light ruby in color, with floral and fruity aromas of cherry and raspberry; silky and fresh on the palate, with a finely etched character. A Jura Pinot Noir of great purity.

Côtes du Jura Poulsard: a red cuvée under the Côtes du Jura AOC, made entirely from Poulsard, another emblematic Jura grape. Vinified in a thoroughly natural spirit, without additives or added sulfites. Pale, mature color; delicate aromas of tart red fruit and wild strawberry; a silky, refreshing palate with the easy-drinking character typical of the grape.

Côtes du Jura Trousseau: a forthcoming red cuvée planned by the Buronfosses from vines newly planted on limestone scree. A new Jura expression for the couple that will expand the mosaic of grape varieties they grow in La Combe de Rotalier.

Vin Jaune: an exceptional cuvée made occasionally from 100% Savagnin and aged under flor for at least six years and three months, in the great Jura tradition. Deep gold in color, with a complex nose of walnuts, curry, honey and spices; dense and long on the palate, with a pure oxidative character. A rarity that speaks to the couple’s attachment to the appellation’s great tradition.

Vin de Paille: a sweet cuvée made in tiny quantities from grapes dried on straw racks, in the Jura tradition. A rare wine from the estate for memorable dining occasions, rounding out the Buronfosses’ range alongside their topped-up whites and natural reds.

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