Domaine des Barbatruks

Maxim Lannay started out with 0.5 hectares of his own, and in 2017, he and his partner Isabelle Delahaye set up a wine-trading business called Domaine des Barbatruks. As winemaker-harvesters, they head out in their truck to harvest on-site and bring the grapes back to process them - hence the name of the estate.

Today, the company vinifies all grapes from their own 2-hectare Jura vineyard (EARL La Vigneronne), alongside organic and biodynamic grapes sourced from other regions.

The Philosophy

They have always farmed their vineyards organically, often the “old-fashioned way” using a pickaxe, brush cutter, sprayer, and manual pruning. One day, Lannay and Isabelle hope to transition to farming on horseback.

Their winemaking process is kept as simple as possible, letting nature take its course without any additives:

Maceration: Everything is done using semi-carbonic methods.
Fermentation: They occasionally pump over to aid the process, but interfere as little as possible.
Structure: Depending on the vintage, they decide whether to keep the stems to ensure a profile that is consistently fresh, fruity, and balanced by a lovely acidity.

The Wines

Maxim and Isabelle produce a diverse range of cuvées, including their Jura estate wines and their merchant labels. While each vintage is unique, their merchant wines offer them the creative freedom to experiment with various blends. Meanwhile, the Jura cuvées remain virtually the same from year to year—provided the harvest yields the grapes to make them.

Information

Domain Name:
Domaine des Barbatruks
Winemaker's Name:
Maxim Lannay & Isabelle Delahaye
Country:
France
Region:
Jura
Appellations:
Jura, Vin de France
Grape varieties:
Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Chadonnay, Pinot noir, Gamay, Merlot, Syrah, Muscat, Pinot blanc, Vermentino, Viognier, Auxerrois, Muscat d’alexandrie, Pinot, Trousseau, Ploussard, Grenache, Hybride (seibel), Vermentino (rolle), Muscat de hambourg, Savagnin