Domaine Buronfosse 'L'Hopital' 2022

Peggy and Jean-Pascal Buronfosse are Domaine Buronfosse, roughly 4 ha of vines with plantings dating back to 1948. A stunning two-tier terraced slope facing south, directly opposite Jean-Francois Ganevat who is a friend and mentor. Everything is farmed by hand or with the help of their draft horse and a mini ride-on farm buggy. Both Peggy and Jean-Pascal trained in agriculture, but it was Peggy who first realised it was through vines and viticulture that she would best be able to express her personality; vivacious and life-loving she is, in no uncertain terms!

The vineyards are certified organic, but the work is much more than that in reality. These are the fossil strewn, rugged yet green and inviting slopes of the southern-most part of the Jura wine growing region. Here, high cliffs tumble into tight gorge-like valleys leaving combes of limestone rubble and clay on the high slopes and deep grey, blue and red marls further down. This is white wine country for the most part, where an abundance of active limestone gives drive, length and purity (though a handful of vineyards on red marl work perfectly for reds). These are some of the most highly regards wines produced in the Côtes du Jura and we implore you to seek them out.