Domaine de La Loue

Authentic Natural Wines from Jura

Nestled in Port-Lesney, just 20 km north of Arbois in the Jura region, Domaine de La Loue is a small yet highly regarded natural wine producer. Founded in 2009 by Catherine Hannoun—a former film producer inspired by the landmark natural wine documentary Mondovino—the domaine embodies a passionate commitment to pure, uncompromising winemaking.

A Journey from Film to Vineyards

After working alongside natural wine pioneer Emmanuel Houillon (Domaine Overnoy), Catherine embraced the Jura’s unique terroir and natural viticulture philosophy. Her approach blends organic farming—often bordering on biodynamics—with traditional, low-impact practices like ploughing with donkeys and horses to nurture healthy soils and biodiversity.

Minimal Intervention, Maximum Expression

In the cellar, Domaine de La Loue follows strict natural winemaking principles:

• Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts only

• No added sulfur at any stage, relying on meticulous cellar management and healthy fruit

• Wines are typically unfined and unfiltered to preserve purity

• Aging in old barrels or stainless steel, avoiding new oak influence

Jura’s Classic Varieties, Distinctive Terroir

Catherine cultivates key Jura grapes—Chardonnay, Savagnin, Pinot Noir, and Trousseau—across small vineyard parcels in Port-Lesney, Pupillin, Marnoz, Buffard, and Aglepierre. The wines reflect the region’s vibrant terroir with a striking balance of freshness and complexity.

Due to the domaine’s small size and strict natural practices, production remains limited, making these wines highly sought after by natural wine lovers worldwide.