Domaine Eric & Bérengère Thill – Pure Jura Wines from Trenal

Nestled in the village of Trenal in southern Jura, Domaine Thill is a rising star of the region’s natural wine scene. Founded in 2007 by Eric Thill, originally from Alsace, and his wife Bérengère, this small estate is known for crafting precise, vibrant wines that reflect their deep commitment to biodynamic viticulture and low-intervention winemaking.

Biodynamic from the Ground Up

Farming organically since the beginning, the domaine was certified Ecocert in 2015 and achieved Demeter biodynamic certification in 2021. The Thills work entirely by hand, respecting the rhythms of nature, using herbal preparations, and fostering biodiversity in the vineyard to maintain healthy, living soils.

Minimalist Winemaking, Maximum Expression

Eric and Bérengère focus on a “parcellaire” approach, vinifying each plot and grape variety separately to capture the unique identity of their terroirs. In the cellar:

• Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted

• Fermentations occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts

• No sulfur is added to most wines (a tiny dose may be used at pressing for whites)

• Wines are typically unfined and unfiltered

• Aging takes place in neutral vessels like stainless steel, concrete, or amphora to preserve energy and minerality

• White wines are made in the “ouillé” style, maintaining freshness and avoiding oxidation

Terroir-Driven Jura Wines

Domaine Thill cultivates classic Jura grape varieties: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, and Pinot Noir. They produce a wide range of single-parcel cuvées, each highlighting the region’s distinctive geology—clay-limestone soils, marls of various colors (grey, red, blue), and ancient marine sediments.

These are clean, crystalline wines of clarity, depth, and finesse—a must-know domaine for lovers of natural Jura wines.