Domaine Pignier

Biodynamic Wine Heritage from Jura

Located in the village of Montaigu, just south of Arbois, Domaine Pignier is one of Jura’s most historic and respected wine estates. With roots dating back to the 13th century—when Carthusian monks first planted vines on the property—the domaine has been family-owned since 1794. Today, the 7th generation, siblings Jean-Etienne, Antoine, and Marie-Florence Pignier, carry on this extraordinary legacy.

A Deep Commitment to Biodynamics

Domaine Pignier has practiced biodynamic viticulture since the early 2000s and holds full Demeter and Ecocertcertification. The team prepares their own biodynamic treatments using herbs harvested and dried on site, collects rainwater for use in the vineyard, and follows a holistic approach to vine health and soil vitality. Their goal: grow expressive, resilient grapes that truly reflect Jura’s diverse terroirs.

Natural Winemaking in Ancient Cellars

In the cellar, Domaine Pignier upholds the same respect for nature with a low-intervention philosophy:

• Hand-harvested grapes with rigorous sorting

• Spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts

• Wines are generally unfined and unfiltered

• Minimal or zero sulfur added, depending on the cuvée

• Wines are aged in their remarkable 13th-century cellars, using a mix of oak barrels, demi-muids, foudres, concrete eggs, and amphoras

Traditional & Modern Jura Styles

The domaine crafts both ouillé (topped-up) and sous voile (oxidative) white wines, capturing the stylistic range that makes Jura unique. They work with all the region’s classic grape varieties: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir, offering an exceptional lineup of sparkling wines, still reds and whites, and Jura specialties like Vin Jaune.

Domaine Pignier is a benchmark for biodynamic excellence and authentic Jura expression—combining centuries of tradition with forward-thinking, sustainable winemaking.