{"title":"Etienne Thiebaud","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eA leading figure in Jura's natural wine movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"324\" data-start=\"294\"\u003eFrom mentorship to mastery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eAfter gaining valuable experience with \u003cstrong\u003ePierre Overnoyet\u003c\/strong\u003eat \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine de la Tournelle\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e Étienne Thiébaud\u003c\/strong\u003e set about creating his own wine venture in \u003cstrong\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine des Cavarodes\u003c\/strong\u003e. This estate covers \u003cstrong\u003e5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of vines, stretching from the south of \u003cstrong\u003eArbois\u003c\/strong\u003e to the north of Arc-et-Senans. Étienne is committed to producing \u003cstrong\u003enatural wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering renowned appellations such as \u003cstrong\u003eArbois\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCôte du Jura\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as vins de pays from \u003cstrong\u003eFranche-Comté\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"840\"\u003eA vineyard rooted in time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"926\"\u003eCentenary vines and an organic approach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"971\"\u003eThe vineyard is a treasure trove of varying ages, with some vines having seen the light of day \u003cstrong\u003e15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e ago, while others have stood the test of time valiantly for \u003cstrong\u003e115 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Étienne has chosen to cultivate these precious vines according to the principles of\u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasising a deep respect for the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eAncient methods for pure expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003eReturn to plowing, grass cover and natural winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1807\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003eHis working methods are a return to traditional practices, characterised by the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eabsence of weedkillers\u003c\/strong\u003e and particular attention paid to\u003cstrong\u003e soil compaction\u003c\/strong\u003e. He has reintroduced \u003cstrong\u003eploughing\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003egrassing of\u003c\/strong\u003e the plots, allowing the vines to flourish in a natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eA wide range of grape varieties and cuvées\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2259\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eÉtienne Thiébaud uses a variety of grape varieties, notably \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSavagnin\u003c\/strong\u003e for the white wines, and \u003cstrong\u003eTrousseau\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePloussard\u003c\/strong\u003e and a touch of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e for the reds. In the north of the appellation, he continues to grow old varieties such as \u003cstrong\u003ePortugais Bleu\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eEnfariné\u003c\/strong\u003e, which he hopes to rehabilitate and replant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"2357\" data-start=\"2309\"\u003eLunar-guided, minimal intervention winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003eStraightforward, uncompromising wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2801\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003eThe work in the cellar is orchestrated in harmony with the lunar calendar, with the aim of producing \u003cstrong\u003enatural, unadorned wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. Étienne emphasises the simplicity and efficiency of his wines, which are designed to faithfully reflect the Jura terroir. Today, Étienne Thiébaud has become an undisputed benchmark for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/jura\" title=\"Jura\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural Jura wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-gb\/collections\/etienne-thiebaud.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}