Wines and spirits Lons-Le-Saunier

The Maison du Vigneron, based in Crançot, has a superb showcase in what used to be the winegrowing district of the prefecture town. This veritable institution works in partnership with winegrowers who bring in grapes, which corresponds to a harvest of 130 hectares. For decades, it has devoted itself to the vinification of unique wines. And it was in Lons that it first opened its doors to market them. As early as 1995, she put on the shelves the exceptional Jura crémants she produced (brut and demi sec, white and rosé).

Bruno Mangin, from the brewery La Rouget de Lisle, had the good idea to open a wine bar in the center of Lons. It was time for his beers of character to find their place here (La Millefleur, la Grande Rivière, la Combe aux loups... and "La Marseillaise"). The cellar offers malt-based alcohols (beers, pure malt whisky, rum, vodka) and sodas (lemonades, cola) from its production. Their aromatic flavors are distilled in the glasses served at the bar, on the terrace or on our table. Also on the menu: fine Jura wines and beers from around the world.

Jean-Yves Vapillon remains the only independent winegrower in Rouget de Lisle. His vineyards are in fact spread over three localities. His father was a winegrower in the Beaujolais. Starting with 50 ares in 1994, his estate now has 7 hectares, where the Chardonnay grape is at its best. The wines grow in the depths of the cellars of an imposing winegrower's house. Since 1995, the vines have been cultivated in the most traditional way: cultivated soil, manual harvesting, control of yields.

Lovers of biodynamic and natural wines from all regions of France, this is the address you need. You will find more than 30 domains with their complete range, generally winemakers with very small productions. Permanent tastings thanks to the Coravin system. The selection is done in all France by going directly to the properties. The tastings allow us to know what we are buying and it is very good. The prices charged are those of the estates. You will have in more a super reception. On-line sales.

A beautiful space for wine and spirits lovers, with no fewer than 1,200 references. French wines and foreign vineyards rub shoulders with a selection of around a hundred whiskies and half as many rums. The wines are carefully selected from excellent estates and priced accordingly. Bernard and Julien will be happy to advise you and help you take advantage of regular promotions. The company has several branches in towns across the Jura. Choice, appropriate advice and friendliness are the order of the day.