The red wines of Jura are renowned for their elegance and expressive red fruit—qualities that would make even Burgundy envious. And that’s precisely what you’ll find in Les Chamoz 2023 from Domaine de la Borde: a wine made from local grape varieties and crafted by Julien Mareschal, a promising winemaker and passionate advocate of mild, “natural” vinification.
Julien Mareschal is one of the most charismatic winemakers of his generation. He didn’t inherit vineyards or vast estates. Born far from the world of wine, he chose to study agronomy and oenology, travelling across countries to gain hands-on experience in diverse wineries. Of all the places he visited, it was Jura—with its unique microclimate, clay-rich limestone soils, and rich yet often overlooked winemaking tradition—that truly captivated him. In 2003, at just 23 years old, he settled in Pupillin, a small village considered sacred ground for lovers of Ploussard, and began cultivating his first plots. From the outset, his goal was clear: to create wines that express the character of the land with absolute purity.
The estate he founded and still runs today, Domaine de la Borde, is now one of the most sought-after small wineries in Jura. His labels, like “Les Chamoz,” have gained a devoted following worldwide and often sell out before they even hit the shelves. The domaine spans around 5 hectares, with vineyards reaching altitudes of up to 550 metres—among the highest in Jura. The diversity of the soils, dominated by blue and grey marl, provides a unique foundation for cultivating varieties such as Ploussard, Trousseau, Chardonnay, Savagnin, and rarities like Enfariné and Petit Béclan.
Julien’s approach is organic and largely biodynamic, with deep respect for nature. No chemicals are used, grapes are harvested by hand, and fermentation relies solely on ambient yeasts. Many of his wines are bottled without added sulphites, or with only a minimal dose at bottling, preserving their authenticity.
Les Chamoz 2023 Domaine de la Borde is made from Trousseau, Poulsard, Enfarinés, and Petit Béclan, fermented with ambient yeasts and 50% whole clusters. The wine is then aged in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and neutral French oak barrels. True to Julien’s philosophy of minimal intervention, it is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Bottles are limited—so grab one while you can!
