Bruyere et Houillon
BruyĆØre-Houillon is one of the most sought-after cult domaines in the Jura, located in the village of Pupillin, the historic heartland of Ploussard. Founded in 2011 by Renaud BruyĆØre and Adeline Houillon, the estate farms around 4ā5 hectares of biodynamically tended vineyards spread across Pupillin, Arbois, and Montigny-lĆØs-Arsures. Before starting their own domaine, both winemakers trained with Jura legends: Adeline worked alongside her brother Emmanuel Houillon at Maison Pierre Overnoy, while Renaud spent many years at Domaine StĆ©phane Tissot.
The domaine follows a philosophy of uncompromising low-intervention winemaking. The vineyards are farmed biodynamically without synthetic chemicals, fermentations occur with native yeasts, and the wines are bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur. Each parcel is vinified separately to preserve its individual character, resulting in wines that are remarkably pure, vibrant, and expressive of Jura's distinctive terroirs.
Production is exceptionally small, making the wines difficult to obtain. The range focuses on Jura's classic grape varietiesāChardonnay, Savagnin, Ploussard, and Trousseauāwith standout cuvĆ©es including Chardonnay/Savagnin, Les Tourillons, and the highly regarded En Aspis bottlings of both Ploussard and Trousseau. The wines are known for their energy, crystalline minerality, bright acidity, and remarkable transparency, often combining citrus, orchard fruit, herbs, spice, and subtle savory notes with a long, saline finish.
Among collectors and sommeliers, BruyĆØre-Houillon is considered one of Jura's elite producers and is frequently mentioned alongside Domaine Labet, Jean-FranƧois Ganevat, Overnoy-Houillon, and Domaine des Miroirs. Despite their relatively young history, the domaine has earned an international reputation for producing some of the region's most compelling natural wines, with demand consistently exceeding supply.