Domaine Philippe Chatillon
Jura France
Philippe Chatillon was estate manager at the much celebrated Arbois winey of Domaine de La Pinte for close to 18 years. It was then, in 2013, that he decided he wanted to create his own, finding and buying a hillside plot of Savagnin in Passenans with which to work. Soon he added plots with of Melon a Queue Rouge, Pinot Noir, Tousseau and Chardonnay and, exchanging his original Savagnin plot for another worked only biodynamically, he is on his way! He works his vineyard by hand, without the use of any chemical fertilizer what so-ever. The soils are aided by biodynamic preparations and in the cellar he uses old oak, spontaneous fermentations and bottles without fining or filtration. Furthermore he works in bio-harmony, using sounds vibrations from harps to aid in the wines balance.
At a glance
- Country
- France
- Region
- Jura
- Farming
- Biodynamic — practising Organic — certified
- Key grapes
- Chardonnay Savagnin
- Principal appellations
- Côtes du Jura Côtes du Jura AOC
About Domaine Philippe Chatillon
Philippe Chatillon has been crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines from his biodynamic vineyards in the Jura since 2013. After years working for other wineries, including a decade as director at the Domaine de la Pinte, Philippe set out to establish his own domaine with a focus on minimal intervention and ecological respect. His vineyards near Passenans sit on limestone and marl soils typical of the Jura, bringing intensity and freshness to the wines. The domaine is certified biodynamic by Demeter, and Philippe works entirely by hand in the vines. He avoids synthetic treatments, opting for herbal preparations and natural biodiversity to maintain vineyard health. In the cellar, gravity is used to move the wine, fermentations are spontaneous, and sulphur is kept to an absolute minimum. His range highlights the unique identity of Jura, producing beautifully pure wines that reflect both place and philosophy—highly sought after by lovers of natural wine.
