The Domaine Maire & Fils of Arbois of Jura

Domaine Maire & Fils
The winery offers 18 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This estate is part of the Boisset Collection.
It is ranked in the top 87 of the estates of Jura.
It is located in Arbois in the region of Jura

The Domaine Maire & Fils is one of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in of Arbois to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Maire & Fils is a prestigious vineyard located in the charming region of Arbois, France. This family estate has been in existence for over three centuries, reflecting a genuine passion for the vine and the wine that has been passed down from generation to generation. The expertise gained over the years has allowed them to produce high-quality wines recognized worldwide. Nestled in the heart of the French Jura, the estate spans approximately 20 hectares of wine-growing land. The landscape is the perfect combination of graceful undulations and lush vines, with a spectacular view of the surrounding lands. The region of Arbois is renowned for the richness of its soil, which gives a distinctive character to the wines produced there. Thanks to a semi-continental temperate climate, Domaine Maire & Fils is able to produce a remarkable variety of unique wines. The philosophy of the estate focuses on producing high-quality wines using traditional techniques, while adopting a modern approach to winemaking. The climatic conditions, the rich and diversified soil, and the commitment to sustainable viticulture all contribute to creating an exceptional terroir for the estate. Chardonnay, Trousseau, Ploussard, Savagnin are the main grape varieties grown, all revealing the unique character of the region. Domaine Maire & Fils produces a variety of wines, from full-bodied reds to delicate and aromatic whites, as well as regional specialties such as vin jaune or straw wine. Thanks to its expertise and ongoing commitment to excellence, the estate has received numerous distinctions and awards. The uniqueness of Domaine Maire & Fils is not limited to its wines, but also extends to the experience offered.

Top Domaine Maire & Fils wines

Looking for the best Domaine Maire & Fils wines in Arbois among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Maire & Fils wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Maire & Fils wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Maire & Fils

How Domaine Maire & Fils wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of poultry, mushrooms or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of lemon chicken, bulgogi or homemade burger.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Maire & Fils. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, beeswax or honey. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Maire & Fils. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Maire & Fils.

  • Chardonnay
  • Savagnin

Discovering the wine region of Arbois

The wine region of Arbois is located in the region of Côtes du Jura of Jura of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rolet or the Domaine Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Arbois are Chardonnay, Trousseau and Poulsard, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Arbois often reveals types of flavors of butter, orange peel or banana and sometimes also flavors of quince, sour cherry or black currant.

In the mouth of Arbois is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 87 estates and châteaux in the of Arbois, producing 544 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Arbois go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.

The top sweet wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine Maire & Fils

How Domaine Maire & Fils wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine Maire & Fils. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine Maire & Fils.

  • Savagnin
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Poulsard

Poulsard is a red grape variety that originated in the Franche-Comté region. In 1732, it was qualified as a good grape variety with several others by the parliament of Besançon at the time. It currently covers nearly 300 ha. This variety has 3 approved clones: 296, 584 and 464. Poulsard has slightly hairy branches with long tendrils. Its leaves are yellow in color. Although its bunches are small, its berries are often medium-sized or larger. Poulsard is quite sensitive to scorching, spring frosts and coulure. It is also afraid of oidium, mildew and grey rot. This grape variety appreciates clayey, fat and marly soils. Its fertility is average, so it is preferable to prune it long. It buds quite early. Poulsard produces a wine with a light structure, fine and aromatic. It can be kept for years. This wine goes well with poultry, red meat, cheese and starters.

The top red wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Maire & Fils

How Domaine Maire & Fils wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of milanese cutlets like in italy, rabbit with hunter's sauce or potjevlesch (northern france).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Maire & Fils. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of leather, raspberry or red cherry. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Maire & Fils. is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Maire & Fils.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Trousseau
  • Poulsard
  • Pinot Noir Précoce

The word of the wine: Botrytis cinerea

This fungus, also called noble rot, develops during the over-ripening phase and is an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".

The top pink wines of Domaine Maire & Fils

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Maire & Fils

How Domaine Maire & Fils wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pulled pork (us pulled pork ), salmon and spinach lasagna or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Maire & Fils.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Pinot

Pinot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Pinot noir can be found in many vineyards: Burgundy, Alsace, Jura, South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Armagnac, Lorraine, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica.

Discover the grape variety: Savagnin

Savagnin is a white grape variety originating from the Austrian Tyrol. It arrived in Franche Comté and quickly became the flagship variety of the Jura. Cousin of the gewurztraminer, it gives small white bunches. Its berries have a thick skin which resists well to grey rot and to diseases in general. Savagnin thrives on marl soils and is a very aromatic grape variety. It is used in the elaboration of yellow wine, the AOC Château-Châlon is the most representative. This grape variety also produces vin de paille which is a sweet wine for which the ripe grapes are dried on a bed of straw for at least 6 weeks before being pressed. The best known AOC straw wines are: Arbois, Côtes-du-Jura and Etoile. Savagnin is also used to make Macvin du Jura, a liqueur wine, and to make Crémants du Jura.White wines made from Savagnin have great aging potential. They have a powerful and complex aroma with notes of walnut, almonds, hazelnuts, flowers, honey and green apple.

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