Domaine Labet – Jura, France
Rotalier, Sud-Revermont | Established 1974

Founded by Alain and Josie Labet in 1974 in Rotalier (Sud-Revermont), Domaine Labet is a family-run estate and a cornerstone of Jura’s natural wine renaissance.

Now led by the next generation—Julien, Charline, and Romain Labet—the domaine farms 14 hectares spread across 45 micro-parcels in Rotalier, Vercia, Grusse, and Lons-le-Saunier. Since converting in 2007, the estate has been certified organic by Ecocert since 2013.

Viticulture & Terroir

The vineyards grow on Bajocian limestone, Lias marl, and red clay soils, supporting old vines of:

• Chardonnay

• Savagnin

• Poulsard

• Trousseau

• Rare varieties like Enfariné

The Labets champion biodiversity, using mechanical weeding, horse plowing, and no herbicides.

Winemaking Philosophy

In the 1980s, Alain Labet pioneered ouillé (topped-up) whites, diverging from Jura’s oxidative vin de voile tradition to better express terroir. Julien Labet, having trained at Domaine Ramonet in Burgundy, refined this method with a parcel-specific, Burgundian cru-inspired approach.

The domaine now produces around 30 cuvées annually, including:

• La Reine Chardonnay

• En Chalasse Savagnin

• Métis – a blend of Pinot Noir, Trousseau, and Poulsard

Most wines are made with little to no sulfur, using:

• Hand-harvested grapes

• Native yeasts

• Neutral barrels or foudres for aging

Traditional Vin Jaune and sous-voile Chardonnay are also produced, showcasing Jura's historic style with finesse and minerality.

Recognition

Domaine Labet's wines are internationally sought-after for their vibrancy, precision, and elegance, helping reestablish Sud-Revermont’s reputation alongside peers like Jean-François Ganevat.