The name Maire has been associated with the Jura since 1632. Those who regularly travel through eastern France are probably familiar with the placards on houses with 'Henri Maire, Vin Fou'. Henri took over about 2.5 hectares of vineyard in 1939. He expanded that to no less than 300 hectares, then about a quarter of the total Jura vineyards, divided over five domains. He single-handedly ensured the revival of the Jura as a wine region. For several years now, the company has been in the hands of another family: Boisset. At the moment the acreage totals 225 hectares and Boisset invests heavily in vineyards and cellar. The quality, which had declined somewhat in the first 15 years of this century, has now quickly become much better. And this at relatively good prices for the Jura.

With the scarcity but also the high prices in Burgundy, we can certainly advise you to include wines from the Jura and certainly from Henri Maire in your selection. A fraction of the price of a Burgundy with excellent quality.

This Pinot Noir from Domaine Henri Maire's Côtes du Jura appellation has a typical bright, ruby-red color, as befits a 'bourgogne-style' Pinot Noir. In the scent the fruit of ripe strawberry and plum. The onset in the taste is sultry and ripe, followed by a pleasant freshness. Remarkably soft tannin structure and lightly smoked. A serious style of Pinot Noir.