Morgane Turlier

History of Domaine Morgane Turlier

Morgane Turlier is not originally from the Jura, but she settled there with deep conviction and a solid background. It was at the Domaine des Cavarodes, under the guidance of Etienne Thiebaud, a renowned natural winemaker from the Arbois region, that she forged her vision of wine: absolute respect for the soil, the grape and all living things, with the conviction that the best wine is one that has not been corrected. She launched her own project in 2016, on just over one and a half hectares, while continuing to work alongside Etienne Thiebaud to support herself. It was not until 2021, when her vineyard reached two hectares, that the volumes produced allowed her to live fully from her passion.

Her estate now covers approximately two hectares of vines, spread across micro-plots in several villages in the northern Jura: La Chapelle-sur-Furieuse, Marnoz, Chamoz, Cramans and Buffard. Her cellar, set up within the framework of a collective and solidarity-based project in La Chapelle-sur-Furieuse, reflects her spirit: humble, community-minded, focused on the essentials. Morgane is now cited among the most talented winemakers of her generation in the Jura.

Terroirs and Vines of Domaine Morgane Turlier

Morgane Turlier's plots are scattered across several communes in the northern Jura, between La Chapelle-sur-Furieuse, Marnoz, Chamoz, Cramans and Buffard, about ten kilometers from Arbois, between Lons-le-Saunier and Besançon. The soils are primarily composed of marls and limestone, typical of the Jurassian hillsides, which impart a saline minerality and a fine tension to the wines. Each plot has its own geological identity and expresses a distinct character, which justifies the range of single-plot cuvées.

The grape varieties cultivated are those of traditional Jura: Chardonnay and Savagnin for the whites, Trousseau and Poulsard for the reds, along with a few old hybrid varieties on certain old vines. The vineyard is managed using agroecological methods and is certified Nature et Progrès, without any chemical fertilizers or herbicides. Soil work is carried out entirely with the help of two Comtois mares, which allow for gentle plowing that is respectful of the micro-organisms present in the Jurassian marl-limestone soils.

Winemaking at Domaine Morgane Turlier

Morgane Turlier's winemaking philosophy is radically natural and minimally interventionist: she adds nothing and takes nothing away. Fermentations are conducted solely with indigenous yeasts, without any additions, without added sulfur, without fining or filtration. The whites are pressed directly as whole clusters, then aged in old oak barrels for a variable length of time depending on the cuvée — sometimes two years for the Savagnin. The reds are vinified after partial or total destemming, with skin maceration and aging in oak barrels for twelve to nine months depending on the cuvée. Bottlings are done by hand, without any additions.

Morgane's work in the cellar is one of accompaniment: guiding the grapes without forcing them, allowing the terroir to express itself freely, and intervening only when strictly necessary. This respect for the fruit and the place gives her wines a very characteristic aromatic purity and freshness, carried by a lively natural acidity and a deep minerality. Morgane's wines are alive, expressive and endowed with fine aging potential despite their apparent lightness.

The cuvées of Domaine Morgane Turlier

Blanc de Chamoz (Savagnin): Emblematic white cuvée from the Chamoz plot, crafted from 100% Savagnin. The harvest is done by hand, with direct whole-cluster pressing, and vinification takes place on indigenous yeasts in an ouillé style. The wine is then aged for two years in old oak barrels, without sulfur, fining or filtration. It develops aromas of candied lemon, dried flowers, hazelnut and a pronounced saline minerality. A wine of great precision, taut and long on the palate.

Savagnin de Chamoz: A variation on the same Chamoz plot, this Savagnin can express, depending on the vintage, a slightly different profile from the Blanc de Chamoz, sometimes with greater breadth or a distinct aging approach. A dry, pure and mineral white, with a saline and persistent finish characteristic of Jura Savagnin crafted in a natural style.

Paul et Serge: White cuvée from a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin sourced from micro-plots within the vineyard, aged in old oak barrels. This wine embodies the meeting between the roundness of Chardonnay and the tension of Jura Savagnin. On the palate, it stands out for its rich and enveloping texture, its aromatic precision and its beautiful saline length. A structured and complex cuvée, appreciated by lovers of great natural white wines from the Jura.

La Vigne aux Loups: Red cuvée from a blend of Trousseau and Poulsard, sourced from old vines located near Morgane's cellar in La Chapelle-sur-Furieuse. The grapes are destemmed, co-fermented on the skins for approximately one month, then aged nine months in old oak barrels. No added sulfur, no filtration. The wine displays a luminous cherry color, a nose of fresh red fruits, light spices and flowers, with a juicy palate, lively acidity and a beautiful freshness on the finish.

La Miotée: An atypical and singular red cuvée, from a blend of Trousseau, Poulsard and old hybrid grape varieties, co-planted on an old plot. Vinified with indigenous yeasts over approximately thirty days, aged twelve months in oak barrels, bottled without sulfur or filtration. This characterful wine reveals a complex aromatic palette, blending small red fruits, wild spices and an earthy touch characteristic of old hybrid varieties. A winemaker's cuvée — authentic and unclassifiable.

Pangée: Red cuvée from Trousseau and other Jura red grape varieties, aged for approximately seven months in oak barrels, then bottled without filtration or sulfur. The Pangée expresses notes of ripe cherry, pepper and undergrowth with a light structure and a fluid, easy-drinking texture. A generous cuvée, perfect to share among friends over a fine red meat or a platter of Jura cheeses.

Trousseau en Vignole: Single-plot red cuvée from pure Trousseau, the emblematic and demanding grape variety of the Jura. This wine expresses the full typicity of Jura Trousseau: a deep ruby color, aromas of black cherry, spices and licorice, a fleshy and structured palate with fine tannins and a long, spiced finish. Aged in barrels without any additions, it has excellent aging potential.